By 
Jovana Vukovic ·
South Africa’s National Gambling Board has introduced a public verification platform designed to help consumers identify licensed gambling operators and avoid illegal providers. The portal went live on 8 April…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
RubyPlay has extended its reach in South Africa through a new agreement with Hollywoodbets, introducing a selection of its slot titles to players across the country. The collaboration places games…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
South Africa’s National Treasury has unveiled a proposal that could significantly alter the country’s online gambling landscape. The government is seeking public feedback on the draft of a 20% national…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
Africa’s gaming and digital entertainment industry is in the midst of an unprecedented surge, with Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa leading the charge. According to PwC’s Africa Entertainment and Media…
By Jovana Vukovic ·
South Africa’s gambling industry has reached unprecedented levels, generating a record R75 billion in gross gambling revenue for the 2024/25 financial year. However, the rapid expansion of online betting has…
By 
Filip Radulovic ·
The South African gambling industry experienced unprecedented growth during the 2023-24 financial year, with gross gambling revenue (GGR) reaching an all-time high of ZAR59.3 billion, a significant 25.7% increase from…
By 
Terry Davis ·
Authentic Gaming has continued to expand its global footprint by inking a deal with existing partner Betway to enter the emerging South African marketplace. With the agreement, Betway players in…
By Terry Davis ·
Sports betting technology provider SBTech has marked its first foray into South Africa’s regulated online wagering market through a recently formed partnership with Bet.co.za. The partnership between the leading South…
By 
Robert Johnson ·
The South African Minister of Trade and Industry introduced last Friday a bill aiming to implement significant restrictions to both the country’s regulated and unregulated gambling markets, local news outlets…
By Robert Johnson ·
The South African Trade and Industry Department revealed that it has confiscated around R1.25 million (approximately $100,000) in illegal online gambling winnings. Gambling services in the country must be provided…
By Terry Davis ·
South African casino operator Sun International has finalized the proposed merger of its Latin American operations with local gaming group Dreams SA. With the deal being completed, officials for the…
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Anthony Huber ·
Significant changes in the gambling rules and regulations are approaching the Republic of South Africa. According to the proposal, made by the Department of Trade and Industry, any form of…