Bamako, Mali, May 2026. Choplife Gaming, one of Africa’s leading mobile-first gaming and entertainment companies, is pleased to announce that it has secured regulatory approval and licensing from PMU Mali to launch the betPawa brand in Mali.
The launch marks a significant milestone in Choplife Gaming’s continued expansion across Africa and further strengthens the company’s footprint in regulated African gaming markets.
Through the partnership and licensing approval, Malian customers will gain access to betPawa’s mobile-first betting and gaming platform, designed specifically for African users with lightweight technology, localised payment solutions, and simplified user experiences.
The Mali rollout will include:
• Sports betting
• Instant and online casino games
• Mobile money payment integrations
• Fast deposits and withdrawals
• Responsible gaming tools
• Local customer support and partnerships
Olu Odeneye, Chief Operations Officer of Choplife Gaming, commented:
"We are excited to bring betPawa to Mali and grateful to PMU Mali for their engagement and confidence throughout the licensing process. Mali is an important market with a vibrant and youthful population, and we look forward to building a long-term, compliant, and locally relevant gaming platform that creates entertainment, jobs, partnerships, and economic value.”
Choplife Gaming will work closely with local stakeholders, regulators, payment providers, and telecom partners to ensure the platform operates to the highest standards of compliance, responsible gaming, and consumer protection.
The company reaffirms its broader vision of building African-focused technology and entertainment platforms tailored to local markets while contributing positively to regulated digital economies across the continent.
About Choplife Gaming
Choplife Gaming is a pan-African gaming and entertainment company operating licensed betting, casino, and instant gaming brands across multiple African markets. The company focuses on mobilefirst gaming experiences designed for African consumers, combining technology, compliance, entertainment, and local partnerships.
About betPawa
betPawa is one of Africa’s leading mobile betting and gaming brands, offering sports betting, casino, and instant gaming products across multiple African countries through simple, fast, and accessible mobile experiences.
Media Contact
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