Location: South Africa
South Africa gambling revenue up more than 25% in 2023-2024 fiscal year, reaching US$3.37B
Gross gambling revenue in South Africa hit a record ZAR59.3bn ($3.37bn) in the 2023-24 financial year, while player spending also reached... more
South Africa: Sun International’s profit jumps on big betting gains
Sun International reported a 9.1% rise in first-half earnings on Monday, as record growth in the South African casino and hotel... more
Betway rebrands South Africa’s top soccer division in record deal
Betway has been named the title sponsor of Africa’s top-flight football league, Premier Soccer League (PSL). Following the agreement with... more
South Africa opposition introduces remote gambling bill to address unregulated market
The Democratic Alliance, the official opposition to the ruling African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa, has introduced a new bill... more
South Africans are making their way back to casinos, Sun says in 2023 report
Sun International expects a massive boost in profits, with customers flocking to its online betting platform. In a trading update for the... more
Playtech inks new Hollywoodbets deal in South Africa
Playtech has bolstered its presence in South Africa by unveiling a new partnership with betting provider Hollywoodbets. The Playtech suite... more
After the pandemic, South Africa’s casinos reflect on COVID
South Africa is a mature casino market and a country where online gambling is still very much developing. Casinos were first licensed in... more
Novomatic Africa Group introduces new management structure
Novomatic has been spearheading the South African gaming industry with a long-term footprint for close to 23 years. The team at the... more
FSB gains South Africa GLI certification in latest international boost
FSB Technology has strengthened its position in the South African regulated betting and gaming market via a GLI certification. The... more
GLI promotes Pierre Otto to general manager South Africa
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has promoted Pierre Otto to be the new general manager for South Africa, subject to regulatory... more
