Location: South Africa
South African casino operator bemoans lack of progress on expansion
South African casino giant Tsogo Sun has criticized ‘disappointing’ regulatory delays preventing it from investing in new casinos in... more
South Africa’s Lottery faces nine-month shutdown
South Africa’s National Lottery faces a potential nine-month halt due to legal disputes over a new operator and a rejected temporary... more
South Africa to appoint gambling council as govt cracks down on ‘noncompliant’ ads
Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau has said that his department will appoint a National Gambling Policy Council after a... more
South African casino unveils massive solar plant, cutting energy dependency by 60%
A solar plant as large as four rugby fields will provide 60% of Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom’s electricity requirements,... more
South Africa’s economic struggles fuel a rise in problem gambling
As South Africa faces ongoing economic challenges, a troubling trend has emerged with many citizens increasingly turning to gambling, not... more
Industry veteran Ulrik Bengtsson appointed CEO of South African casino operator Sun International
Ulrik Bengtsson has big shoes to fill as he steps into the CEO role at Sun International, succeeding Anthony Leeming effective July 1, or... more
Lawmakers call for ‘sin tax’ on South African gambling revenue
Political parties are calling for gambling to be sin-taxed in South Africa as the industry surges to a staggering R1.1 trillion wagered in... more
South African party seeks support to place Remote Gambling Bill on agenda
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA) party is mobilizing efforts to support the Remote Gambling Bill to overhaul existing fragmented... more
South Africa authority rejects Sun International-Peermont casino merger
South Africa’s Competition Commission on Sunday gave the red light to Sun International’s proposed acquisition of Peermont... more
Gambling board CEO returns to work amid misconduct claims
Kenny Dichabe, the suspended chief executive of the Free State Gambling, Liquor and Tourism Authority, has returned to his position... more
