By Janet A. Sesay
BetPawa a spotting betting company has on Wednesday, 6th March, 2024, at the LOR restaurant in Freetown, emphasised its ambition to help make betting friendly at an event announcing its arrival in Sierra Leone, which makes it the 12th country in Africa that the brand has entered.
Speaking to the media, the executives of BetPawa: Spencer Okach, Chief Brand Officer, Mchezo Managing Director, Ntoudi Mouyelo and Franchisee Thomas Nsongka, expressed their excitement at being welcomed into Sierra Leone, adding that they are focused and determined to champion responsible gambling.
Mr. Mouyelo said in his statement that they are thrilled to be live in Sierra Leone and appreciate the warm welcome.
He said everything they do is driven by their mission to make betting friendly, and they relish the opportunity to win the trust of sports fans and casino players throughout the country as they have in 11 (eleven) other African countries.
In his statement, the Minister of Youth Affairs, Mohamed Bangura, said Sierra Leone warmly welcomes BetPawa to the nation, adding that people of the country are looking forward to collaborating with a compliant and responsible gaming brand that will not only spur economic growth but also support the development of sports in the country.
He added that BetPawa’s presence in Sierra Leone is aligned with the government’s commitment to job creation.
The learned minister stated that the government anticipates that this partnership will contribute significantly to the country’s goal of generating one hundred thousand (100,000) jobs and further empowering the youth and fostering economic prosperity.
The minister furthered that BetPawa has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility across Africa through various initiatives, including sports development, sponsorship and healthcare.
He said as it expands into Sierra Leone, it pledges to continue these efforts and potentially broaden their impact even further, promising to contribute positively to the local community.
Mr. Franchisees Thomas Nsongka in his statement said they have launched a friendly, entertaining and customer-focused gaming brand.
He added that as a representative of the brand locally, he is assuring the government of their unwavering commitment to compliance with all regulatory requirements, as is required of a responsible corporate citizenry.
He said the key pillars of BetPawa’s mission is to make betting friendly 24/7 with customer support, instant pay-outs, low stakes and the prospect of life-changing wins, with a 1000% Win Bonus.
He said this is underpinned by partnerships with proven mobile money payment operators like Orange.
He added that the brand attracted headlines throughout Africa and last 27 October, 938 customers became millionaires within ten (10) days and Le1.52 trillion was paid out in total.
Spencer Okach, Chief Brand Officer, explained that BetPawa is a mobile sports betting brand owned by Mchezo Limited.
He furthered that it operates across twelve (12) countries in Africa, with over ten (10) million users.
Okach said BetPawa is on a mission to make betting friendly by providing 24-hour customer support, a user-friendly platform and the lowest minimum stakes and guaranteed, with instant payments.
Nsongka also explained that LionBets & Fastwins Limited is a leading betting and gaming company with a presence spanning multiple countries such as Sierra Leone, Cameroon, Guinea, Angola, Gambia, Senegal, and Ivory Coast.
He said they specialise in collaborating with premier betting brands to deliver exceptional gaming experiences to their esteemed clients
He furthered that their dedicated team is made up of industrial experts who drive for innovation to ensure the provision of top-tiered services and products to meet the diverse needs of their customers.
He continued that they are committed to fostering the growth and prosperity of the betting industry in West Africa, adding that LionBet & Fastwins Ltd achieves this through strategic partnerships and unmatched service delivery, solidifying their position as a market leader.
He said they are operating under the regulatory oversight of the National Tourism Authority in Sierra Leone, and they uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism to create a secure and enjoyable betting environment for all.