Skills Development Fund (SDF)

Name

Skills Development Fund (SDF)

Legal name

MFI Investments Limited

Website

https://sdfghana.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Gambling & Sports Betting

NAICS

Gambling Industries (7132), Casinos (except Casino Hotels) (713210)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAEABAG

Mobile-First / App-Based Online Casinos

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gambling, Betting & Casinos/Online Casinos (iCasino)

SECONDARYMPAEAKAA

iGaming Platform Providers (Turnkey/Casino & Sportsbook Platforms)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gambling, Betting & Casinos/Gaming Technology, Platforms & Data (iGaming Platforms, Odds, Risk, KYC)

SECONDARYMPAEABAC

Online Poker Casinos (Casino + Poker Rooms)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gambling, Betting & Casinos/Online Casinos (iCasino)

SECONDARYMPAEAKAG

Game Aggregation, Content Distribution & RGS (Remote Game Servers)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gambling, Betting & Casinos/Gaming Technology, Platforms & Data (iGaming Platforms, Odds, Risk, KYC)

SECONDARYMPAEALAK

Player Wallets, Escrow & Custodial Account Services

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gambling, Betting & Casinos/Payment Processing & Financial Services for Gaming

Keywords

• Online casino gaming
• Sports betting platform
• Live dealer games
• Mobile gambling app
• Virtual sports betting

Headquarters

HQ city

Willemstad

HQ country

Curaçao

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Casino Gaming (House Edge): Revenue generated from casino games including slots, table games, and crash games. The platform takes a house edge on all wagers placed. Game library exceeds 12,000 titles from providers like NetEnt, BGaming, Betsoft, and Endorphina.
2. Sports Betting Margins: Revenue from sports betting wagers across over 1,500 daily matches in 50+ sports. Platform charges vig/margin on odds offered to bettors. Supports pre-match, live in-play, and outright wagering.
3. Poker Room: Revenue from poker operations including cash games, Sit & Go events, and large-scale tournaments with rake collected on pots and tournament entry fees.
4. Virtual Sports Betting: Revenue generated from virtual sports betting products including Vsport, Fantasy Sport, and Twain Sport offerings.
5. Payment Processing Fees: Revenue from payment transactions including deposits and withdrawals. Minimum deposit is 6 GHS and minimum withdrawal is 10 GHS. Supports mobile money, e-wallets, cryptocurrency, and bank cards.
6. Promotional Bonus Redemptions: Revenue partially offset by promotional spending including welcome bonuses (500% up to 7,150 GHS over 4 deposits), weekly cashback up to 30%, and accumulator bet bonuses. Promotional funds subject to wagering requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

1win Ghana operates an online gambling platform licensed by Curaçao (№8048/JAZ2018-040) offering casino gaming with 12,000+ titles, sports betting on 1,500+ daily matches across 50+ sports, live dealer games, poker, crash games (Aviator), and virtual sports. The platform is fully localized for Ghana with GHS currency support and local mobile money integration (MTN, Vodafone, Airtel Tigo), accessible via web and dedicated Android, iOS, and Windows applications.

Product overview

1win is an all-in-one entertainment platform that operates as a unified product combining casino gaming and sports betting services. The platform features a core casino with over 12,000 games (slots, table games, live dealer), a dedicated poker room, crash/instant games (Aviator, Lucky Jet, JetX), and a comprehensive sportsbook covering 50+ sports with 1,500+ daily matches. All services are accessible through a single account, with dedicated mobile applications for Android, iOS, and Windows providing full platform access. The platform is fully localized for Ghana, supporting GHS currency and local payment methods (MTN, Vodafone, Airtel Tigo).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 1win Casino Online casino offering over 12,000 games including slots, table games, live dealer games, and crash games. Features titles from major providers (NetEnt, BGaming, Betsoft, Endorphina) and targets adult players in Ghana with GHS currency and mobile money payment support.
• 1win Sportsbook Sports betting platform providing markets on over 1,500 matches daily across more than 50 sports including football, basketball, tennis, volleyball, esports, and local Ghanaian leagues. Supports pre-match, live (in-play), and outright betting options with dynamic odds.
• Aviator Crash game by Spribe where players wager on a virtual flight with a growing multiplier and must cash out before the plane flies off-screen. One of several crash/instant games offered on the platform.
• 1win Poker Room Dedicated poker room featuring cash games, Sit & Go events, and large-scale tournaments with free entry options and real prize pools. Generates revenue through rake collected on pots and tournament entry fees.
• 1win Live Casino High-definition live dealer casino streaming professional dealers and game shows including Crazy Time and Infinite Blackjack with real-time communication, powered by Evolution Gaming.
• 1win Virtual Sports Virtual sports betting markets including Vsport, Fantasy Sports, Twain Sport, and TV BET offerings providing continuous betting opportunities outside real-world sporting calendars.
• 1win Mobile Application (Android) Dedicated Android application (1win.apk) providing full access to casino games and sports markets. Offers 200 loyalty coins as no-deposit bonus for installation.
• 1win Mobile Application (iOS) Dedicated iOS application providing full access to casino games and sports markets via App Store with the same features as the web and Android versions.
• 1win for Windows Desktop application providing quick access to the platform from Windows devices without using a web browser.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500% welcome bonus up to 7,150 GHS for new players
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MTN GhanacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal mobile money payment partner enabling Ghanaian players to deposit and withdraw funds using MTN mobile money service. Integral to local payment infrastructure.
• Vodafone GhanacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal mobile money payment partner enabling deposits and withdrawals via Vodafone Cash for Ghanaian players.
• AirtelTigo GhanacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal mobile money payment partner supporting AirtelTigo payments for deposits and withdrawals on the 1win Ghana platform.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Betwinner: Curaçao-licensed multi-product gambling operator with comparable African footprint and similar casino-plus-sportsbook offering targeting the same mobile-first, mobile-money-wallet customer base.
• Betway: Major international sportsbook and casino operator with a strong Ghanaian presence; competes head-on for the same Ghanaian players with localized payment integration and sports betting depth.
• SportyBet: Africa-focused sports betting operator with extensive presence in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and Tanzania; directly competes in mobile-first sports betting with localized mobile money payment integrations.
• 1xBet: Curaçao-licensed offshore operator with deep African penetration; near-identical operating model combining casino (10,000+ games) and sportsbook, with aggressive bonus structures and multi-country African localization.
• Melbet: Offshore Curaçao-licensed operator with significant African presence including Ghana; offers comparable sportsbook and casino products with similar promotional-driven acquisition strategy.

Regional players

• BetKing: Nigeria-focused sports betting operator with selective expansion into other African markets; comparable mobile-first, mobile-money-driven sportsbook targeting the same West African customer profile.
• Hollywoodbets: South African-licensed sportsbook and casino operator with growing presence across African markets; comparable in targeting African players with localized payment and currency support.

Broad incumbents

• Stake.com: Major international crypto-first casino and sportsbook; comparable in offering a unified casino + sportsbook product, though with a stronger crypto positioning and broader global brand.
• Parimatch: Established international sportsbook and casino brand with African market presence; comparable multi-product offering and Curaçao licensing with similar promotional economics.

Emerging players

• Roobet: Crypto-native online casino and sportsbook with growing international footprint; comparable in offering a unified casino-plus-sportsbook experience, with similar emphasis on crash-style and instant games.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/1win
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sdf-gh

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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