Location: South Africa
Court ruling brings big changes for gambling in South Africa
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has welcomed a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling, which places limits on bookmakers. The SCA ruled that, in... more
AML watchdog lessens monitoring of South Africa and Nigeria
There’s been some good news for the gambling sector coming out of Africa, with Nigeria and South Africa taken off the Financial Action Task... more
South Africa plans crackdown on gambling influencers, advertising
To say that South Africa’s betting industry has experienced considerable growth over the past few years would be an understatement, with... more
Online betting drives South Africa’s US$86.5B gambling turnover last year
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has revealed that South Africa saw R1.5 trillion [$86.5 billion] gambling turnover in the 2024/25... more
South Africa: Cape Town getting a new casino as license relocation is approved
After years of delays, JSE-listed casino and leisure group Tsogo Sun has received the green light from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing... more
South African consumers are spending less but gambling more: report
The latest Absa Merchant Spend Analytics Report for the first half of 2025 released Monday indicates that South African consumers are... more
South Africa: Online gambling accounts for 1.6% of household spending
Gambling in South Africa has reached unprecedented levels, now accounting for 1.6% of total household spending. According to the National... more
South Africa’s bookmakers making vast contribution to national economy
Sports betting is driving a boom in South Africa’s gaming industry according to government figures, which are being mirrored in financial... more
SunBet brand standout growth driver for South Africa’s Sun International
SunBet is asserting itself as one of South Africa’s leading online bookmakers while in the early stages of new leadership, with its parent... more
South Africans kissing casinos goodbye
Casinos and gambling houses in South Africa are being pushed to the side in favour of online betting. Recent data from Statistics South... more
