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Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026

The 11th Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit took place on 14–16 October 2026 at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel in Dakar, Senegal, alongside GEFA, with an awards evening and two conference days.

Sports Betting West Africa+ Summit 2026

About this event

The 11th Sports Betting West Africa+ (SBWA+) Summit took place from 14 to 16 October 2026 at the King Fahd Palace Hôtel in Dakar, Senegal. It is organised by Eventus International and was held concurrently with the Gaming Event Francophone Africa (GEFA). The audience was African operators, regulators, suppliers and other gaming stakeholders, with regulation across West African markets and marketing practice as the stated themes. The first evening, 14 October, was a welcome reception with the Eventus Awards. Conference and expo days followed on 15 and 16 October, running from 10:00 into the afternoon. The published speaker list had around 25 names, including officials from Senegal's national lottery LONASE, LONACI in Côte d'Ivoire, Benin's national lottery and the Gaming Commission of Ghana, as well as the African Lotteries & Gaming Association and suppliers such as QTech Games, CP Games and KC Gaming Networks (Bet9ja). No attendance figures had been published when this page was written. The organiser's site lists the 12th edition for 6–8 October 2027, again in Dakar.

Agenda highlights

SBWA+ Welcoming & Eventus Awards EveningWelcoming evening and Eventus Awards Ceremony (canapés & drinks provided).
Tickets

Five ways in

Operator/Affiliate free passes are limited to 2 free passes per licensed operators in Africa and are subject to availability and approval.

Best value

Premium Delegate Pass

EUR 945
  • 3 Day Pass; event app access; Day 1 welcoming evening & awards (premium seating); full event floor access Day 2 & 3; daily networking, luncheons, coffee/refreshment breaks; networking drinks; brand exposure included (optional roll up banner, logo placement).

Standard Delegate Pass

EUR 645
  • 2 Day Pass (Day 2 & 3); event app access; full event floor access Day 2 & 3; daily networking, luncheons, coffee/refreshment breaks; networking drinks; brand exposure (logo placement).

Free Visitor Pass

COMPLETELY FOR FREE (SECURE YOUR PASS NOW)
  • 2 Day Pass (Day 2 & 3); event floor access and coffee/refreshment breaks on Day 2 & 3.

Upgrade to VIP

An Additional EUR1500 per person to upgrade to VIP status
  • Upgrade to VIP for 3 Day Pass: VIP badge, VIP seating, entrance to all conference sessions, optional product video placement during breaks, seat at VIP table at Award Ceremony (14 Oct 2026).

Operator/ Affiliate Pass

FREELimited to 2 free passes per Licensed operators in Africa;…
  • 3 Day Pass for operators/affiliates: event app access; Day 1 welcoming evening & awards; Expo floor access and coffee/refreshment breaks on Day 2 & 3 (Expo access only on Days 2 & 3 as listed).

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