Location: Africa
Extra month given for gambling tax hike deliberations in South Africa
Gambling stakeholders in South Africa have been given one more month to respond to proposed tax hike amendments. In November last year, a... more
FIFA deepens World Cup ties to betting industry with deal that includes streaming games
ZURICH (AP) — FIFA deepened its commercial ties to the betting industry Monday in a four-year deal that will let some gambling operators... more
South Africa’s proposed gambling tax faces opposition from licensed operators
Opposition to the National Treasury’s proposed 20% national tax on online gambling is growing sharply, with leading industry bodies and... more
South Africa’s gambling bill faces a reckoning as provincial powers clash
A crucial piece of legislation aimed at modernizing South Africa’s gambling regulation has become mired in procedural delays and... more
Casino operator Sun International criticizes South Africa’s new gambling tax proposal
Sun International on Tuesday slammed a new gambling proposal by Treasury saying [it] will make the industry one of the highest taxed... more
South Africa weighs 20% tax on online gambling to curb risks
South Africa is considering imposing a 20% tax on online gambling to curb its rapid growth and address related social harms. “Due to the... more
William Hill to exit 13 countries in December, 10 of them in Africa
The Evoke-owned brand William Hill will withdraw from 13 countries from 2 December onwards, with 10 of those markets in Africa. From 2... more
Cirsa buys 50% of Morocco’s Grand Casino de la Mamounia
The La Mamounia Hotel, Morocco’s oldest and most iconic luxury hotel, has agreed to sell 50% of its casino to the Spanish-listed company... more
Cirsa recycles casino playing cards for loyalty program
Cirsa has launched a recycling initiative that transforms used PVC playing cards from its casinos in Spain and Morocco into new cards for... more
Betway parent Super Group enters African crypto market with stablecoin launch
Betway and Spin owner Super Group has entered the crypto market with the launch of its Africa-focused digital currency, the ZAR Supercoin.... more

