VeliTech reports record growth and a game changing SA entry with Petro Magos at the helm

As the iGaming industry continues to boom, leading provider of innovative turnkey iGaming solution, VeliTech, has made a significant impact within months of entering South Africa. At the helm of this expansion into the country is Petro Magos.

A visionary entrepreneur, with exceptional marketing acumen and decades of experience in the gaming sector, Magos brings a unique blend of strategic insight and industry flair to his role as the Regional Representative for VeliTech South Africa and CEO of PlayX1, the regional licensed distributor of VeliTech in South Africa. "Joining VeliTech was a strategic and values-aligned decision. There's a growing demand in Africa for innovative, all-in-one platforms that offer CRM, games, payments, and data-driven marketing tools. VeliTech is purpose-built to meet this need,” Mangos said. He began his career in 1991 at the iconic Sun City resort, where he worked in marketing and completed an IMM diploma.

During this time, he was immersed in the gaming sector, gaining invaluable and firsthand customer engagement insight, which provided him with knowledge that would prove invaluable throughout his career. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to launch Magos Media, a full-service marketing agency that has served leading gaming clients across Southern Africa for more than  three decades, making the transition to iGaming a natural progression. "What's fascinating about South Africa's gaming evolution is how we've balanced traditional casino experiences with cutting-edge digital transformation," Magos notes. "The market has matured significantly with local operators demanding world-class technology solutions," said Magos. Magos’s deep love for all things TECH distinguishes his strategic leadership.

As the world grows and morphs into a data-driven, digitally-coupled entity, Magos is inspired by opportunities presented and enhanced through innovation. His tech-oriented mindset aligns perfectly with the VeliTech product philosophy, which integrates cutting-edge CRM tools, platform-specific games, AI and Machine Learning-tools, and seamless integration with payment and crypto gateways. VeliTech is known for its powerful product suite, including VeliEDGE, a no-code CRM system tailored to player retention and behavioural tracking. Under Magos’s leadership, VeliTech SA is already powering notable platforms and is set to expand further into community-driven, localised content and payment integration solutions.

The entrance of VeliTech into the South African market at the beginning of 2025 has been nothing short of remarkable. The company’s Machine Learning-driven ecosystem is already demonstrating notable results for African operators, boasting 8x Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) growth and a 15% boost in Daily Active Users (DAU). Leading brands like Choplife, and CASONGO have reaped the benefits of this iGaming infrastructure from VeliTech, which integrates more than 30,000 games globally, 100+ sports betting options, and service to more than 40 million users worldwide.

The company was recently recognised at the prestigious Sigma World Africa Awards 2025, where VeliTech claimed the title of Best Casino Provider. As Regional Representative for VeliTech South Africa, Magos oversees the implementation of the company's integrated suite of products, including a turnkey solution, VeliGames game aggregation, and VeliPlay (crash & instant game development studio). Under his leadership, VeliTech SA has already built key relationships with notable operators and is set to expand further into community-driven, localised content and payment integration solutions.

Magos believes that success in the African market demands more than tech excellence; it requires genuine relationship building. “The human element continues to be irreplaceable. We're not just deploying software; we're helping operators connect meaningfully with their communities through responsible, innovative gaming experiences."With a deep respect for responsible gaming and a passion for innovation, Magos is poised to help shape the future of iGaming on the continent.