The International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) has announced the opening of its new GSA Africa regional office in Lagos, Nigeria, reinforcing its mission to collaborate closely with operators, regulators, and suppliers worldwide.
IGSA President Mark Pace shared that the launch of GSA Africa underscores the association’s commitment to supporting gaming stakeholders across Africa. Nigeria’s rapid regulatory growth and Lagos’s role as the country’s economic center were cited as key reasons for selecting the city as the site of the new office.
Nimish Purohit, Chairman of the IGSA Board of Directors, shared, “On behalf of the IGSA Board of Directors, I am very pleased to see IGSA expand its reach and develop stronger ties to the African gaming market. We are opening GSA Africa in recognition of the growing regulated gaming market on the continent, as well as our desire to partner with regulators, operators, and suppliers there to understand Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities that can benefit from Standards and Best Practices. IGSA is always incorporating updates from the newest jurisdictions, and Africa’s diversified jurisdictions give us a chance to also enhance our global standards.”
F.K. Fayad, Managing Director of GSA Africa, also highlighted the significance of the milestone, stating “The launch of GSA Africa marks an important milestone in the evolution of the gaming industry across the continent. Africa stands as one of the most dynamic and high-potential markets globally, and with this growth comes a shared responsibility to ensure it is underpinned by robust regulatory frameworks, technological integrity, and adherence to international best practices. Through GSA Africa, we are committed to working closely with regulators, operators, and industry stakeholders to support sustainable development, strengthen regulatory capabilities, and foster an ecosystem where innovation is balanced with transparency, accountability, and trust.”
Bashir Are, CEO of the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority, stated that hosting the GSA Africa office in Lagos is an honor and emphasized the Authority’s commitment to collaborating on Standards and Best Practices to strengthen gaming regulation and industry development across the continent.
Mark Pace of IGSA added that the organization aims to support the African market in adopting and benefiting from technology‑driven standard processes and procedures that have already proven successful in other jurisdictions.
