The future of the industry

Until 2030, the South Sudan market will be built around smartphones and local wallets (m-Gurush, NilePay).

Unification of requirements for online and offline, connection of operators to GGR electronic reporting and implementation of eKYC with an emphasis on AML/CFT are expected.

Retail outlets are being transformed into "hybrid" hubs: cashouts, support for digital accounts, local promotions for national team matches and basketball tournaments.

Product focus - micro-betting in live, instant/crash games, "easy" live-casino and virtual sports.

The key conditions for success are cheap data packages from telecom, localization of interfaces (English/Juba-Arabic), strict responsible play policies (limits, self-exclusion, age control) and basic cybersecurity.

Risks - communication, energy savings, SSP volatility and payment depth - are mitigated by simple UX scenarios and fintech partnerships.

The result is a more "whitewashed" mobile-first market with predictable tax collections and high user confidence.