SOFTSWISS Extends South African Footprint with PantherBet Launch

SOFTSWISS announces its partnership with PantherBet, a new brand powered by the award-winning SOFTSWISS Sportsbook and SOFTSWISS Casino Platform. This marks another milestone for the software provider in South Africa, affirming its commitment to supporting ambitious, locally licensed operators.

The National Gambling Board (NGB) recently announced that South Africa recorded a gambling turnover of EUR 75.47 billion (R1.5 trillion) during the 2024/25 financial year, up from around EUR 55.3 billion (R1.1 trillion) in 2023/24. This year-on-year increase reflects continued expansion in regulated gambling activity, particularly within licensed betting channels, and underscores the scale and commercial relevance of the South African market.

Against this backdrop, PantherBet launched in September with a clear ambition: to become one of South Africa’s leading premium destinations offering responsible, innovative, market-leading entertainment. The operator’s approach centres on modern design, intuitive user experience, and a strong commitment to building long-term trust with players. By partnering with SOFTSWISS, PantherBet is leveraging technology that has already been tested in multiple regulated markets, including Europe, LatAm, and Africa.

Partnering with operators who share our dedication to responsibility and high-quality entertainment is central to our strategy. PantherBet entered the market with a clear vision and a focus on quality, performance, and local relevance. Our award-winning technology has helped operators around the world grow and differentiate their offerings, and we see enormous potential in PantherBet as they continue developing their presence in the region.

Miranda Guliashvili

Head of Regional Growth at SOFTSWISS

Our purpose as a company is to provide responsible, safe, and accessible entertainment while becoming one of the most innovative, reputable, and trusted leaders in our industry. Partnering with SOFTSWISS supports that purpose. The company’s global reputation, compliance expertise, and proven ability to empower premium brands give us the foundation to grow with confidence and bring South Africans a truly world-class experience.

Andrey Rozhkov

CEO at PantherBet

SOFTSWISS remains committed to supporting operators in South Africa and other regulated markets with both technology and insight. The company continues to share its market knowledge through industry resources, including the South Africa: iGaming Market Overview 2025 and the newly released 2026 iGaming Trends report, providing data-driven guidance for operators and partners planning their next steps in the region.

Backed by SOFTSWISS’ trusted infrastructure and PantherBet’s focused vision, this partnership is set to play a meaningful role in the future of online entertainment in South Africa.