Location: South Africa
South Africa: Tsogo Sun’s casino relocation hits major roadblock
Major rival Sun International will challenge the decision by regulators to allow Tsogo Sun to relocate its Caledon casino license to the... more
South African RG Foundation warns of misleading gambling support website
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation has issued a public warning over a website allegedly misrepresenting itself as being... more
Understanding South Africa’s proposed online gambling tax
As betting increasingly shifts to digital platforms, South Africa is approaching a pivotal moment in determining how to tax the rapidly... more
Gambling addiction doubles in South Africa as industry pushes back against new taxes
South Africa’s online gambling boom is driving a sharp rise in addiction, even as government moves to introduce new taxes on the sector.... more
Sun International aims to double online South Africa market share
South Africa-facing gaming and hospitality group Sun International is aiming to double its online market share from its current 4.5%. Sun... more
South Africa’s Sun appoints UK industry vet to helm land-based operations
Sun International CEO Ulrik Bengtsson on Tuesday announced that after a thorough search, the company has appointed Mark Sergeant as chief... more
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
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
