R200,000 Aviator Win: BetShezi Player Successfully Pilots a R200K Win
30 Sep 2025
Read More
Betway Africa Unveils SkyControl, a New Era of Crash Games
- Betway Africa unveils SkyControl—the first PvP crash game—in 6 African countries.
- Features real-time tournaments, influencer streaming, and community play.
- Mobile-first design, fair play (97% RTP), and esports-style competition emphasize social, local engagement.
Betway Africa has rolled out SkyControl, a competitive multiplayer crash game now live in six countries.
Betway Africa has introduced SkyControl, described as the world’s first player-versus-player crash game, across six African countries: Tanzania, Ghana, Nigeria, Malawi, Botswana, and Zambia. The launch signals a new direction for crash games, moving away from the solitary format and placing players directly in competition with each other.
Unlike traditional crash titles, SkyControl is built around tournaments, community play, and real-time interaction. Instead of competing against the house, players face off against other participants in rounds where timing and strategy are key.
The format also integrates streaming features, allowing influencers and content creators to host matches with their audiences.
Hemant Gujadhur, CEO of SkyControl, said, “Crash is evolving from a solo RNG experience into live competition. Launching with Betway Africa lets us deliver that experience at scale – tournaments with F1-style points, PvP Pool rooms where streamers play with their communities and transparent PvP rounds that build trust.”
SkyControl has been designed specifically with African markets in mind. Its mobile-first architecture takes into account network variability and device preferences.
Gujadhur stressed that the system was developed to be light on data usage while still offering a smooth experience, making it well-suited for players across the continent.
A spokesperson for Betway Africa said the collaboration reflects the brand’s commitment to fresh and social content. They noted that SkyControl delivers competitive and fair gameplay, providing customers with a new way to interact and enjoy games together.
The platform introduces several modes of play. Head-to-head duels challenge players to be the last to eject before the multiplier ends, while pool battles allow larger groups to compete.
Tournament events feature scoring systems inspired by motorsport, with players collecting points across multiple rounds. Dedicated pool rooms add another layer, where streamers can play live with their communities, turning matches into interactive shows.
Fair play has also been emphasized. SkyControl carries provably-fair certification and uses verified random number generation. The return-to-player rate is set at 97%, with real-time leaderboards and spectator options that give the experience an esports-like edge.
Players in the six launch markets can already access SkyControl through their Betway Africa platforms. Promotional tournaments and creator-led showcases are scheduled in the coming weeks, open to players aged 18 and above.
The launch underlines Betway Africa’s strategy of tailoring gaming content to local audiences while fostering competition, community, and longer play sessions.
