Super Group, the parent company of Betway and Spin, is taking a major step into the blockchain and AI-powered payments space with the launch of ZAR Supercoin, a stablecoin aimed at transforming how users transact across its platforms in Africa.
Set to debut under a new division called Super Money SA, the stablecoin will be available in Q1 2026, initially serving as a payment method on Betway and integrated into a proprietary Supercoin Wallet. The company aims to offer smoother, automated payment flows through blockchain infrastructure – a move expected to reduce costs and streamline settlement in high-volume markets.
What sets this initiative apart is the backing of ABSA Group, a tier-1 South African bank, which will handle custody of the fiat reserves tied to the stablecoin. ZAR Supercoin itself will be issued on Solana, a high-performance blockchain, while Chainalysis tools will manage risk and compliance — ensuring AML standards are met in real time.
This kind of real-time compliance and automated transaction monitoring is only possible with intelligent systems. While not explicitly labeled AI, the compliance engine and smart contract integration showcase how the iGaming sector is increasingly powered by data-driven automation and advanced analytics. With stablecoin adoption growing in Africa (estimated ~$100 billion in volume), this move reflects how smart tech infrastructure is becoming essential in competitive markets.
Supercoin will also be listed on Luno, South Africa’s leading regulated exchange, before rolling out to other regions. Super Group’s CFO emphasized that the timing reflects growing demand for frictionless, mobile-first payments, especially in underbanked areas.
For a region marked by rapid mobile penetration and appetite for crypto alternatives, the combination of stablecoin usability, blockchain transparency, and automated AI oversight positions Super Group at the forefront of innovation in regulated iGaming payments.
The company’s long-term roadmap includes full integration of digital assets into its product ecosystem, setting the stage for crypto-native functionality like instant rewards, predictive payouts, and decentralized user wallets.
As more regulators weigh frameworks for crypto gambling, moves like this foreshadow a future where AI and blockchain won’t just support operations — they’ll redefine the iGaming value chain.