South Africa
The South African gambling industry is constantly changing, with new regulations, acquisitions, and developments being announced regularly. In our South Africa gambling industry news blog, we keep you up-to-date with the latest happenings affecting the sector. From the latest gambling license applications to regulatory changes and advancements in gaming technology, our blog covers every aspect of the industry. We provide detailed analysis of industry trends and cover major events like the ICE Africa conference. Whether you are a casino operator, a gaming enthusiast, or just interested in the industry, our blog is your ultimate source of news and information. Stay informed about everything happening in the world of South African gambling by subscribing to our blog and getting updates sent straight to your inbox.
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The South African Government Fires Head of The Gauteng’s Gambling Board Over Office Violations
The government of South Africa has fired the CEO of Gauteng province’s gambling regulator, Karabo Mbele. Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, MEC for…
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Why Lottery Infrastructure Is Becoming a Political Flashpoint Across Africa
In the past 12 months, three African governments have faced the same underlying question about their national lotteries: who controls…
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SportPesa Hosts a 3 Day Awareness Campaign Across University of the Free State (UFS) campuses in South Africa
SportPesa and South African authorities delivered a three-day responsible gambling workshop to more than 250 University of the Free State…
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Betway Clash of Legends 4th Edition is set for June 20 in Gaborone, supported by a P1.5 million sponsorship
The 4th edition of the Betway Clash of Legends is set to take place on June 20 at the National…
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Jogabets Mozambique Modernizes Betting Operations via VeliTech Platform Migration
Mozambique-licensed operator Jogabets has migrated its online betting operations to the platform infrastructure of VeliTech. The gambling operator is working on strengthening its…
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Exclusive: Lombo Mphande on Being Outpaced by Technology, The Awareness Gap
In a recent interview with iGaming AFRIKA Magazine, Lombo Mphande, the founder of Bet Chats South Africa, emphasised how mobile…
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South Africa’s NLC and NCC Sign MoU to Strengthen Consumer Protection
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) and the National Consumer Commission (NCC) partnered to enhance consumer protection following the signing of…
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Aviator LLC Initiates Legal Proceedings Against Betway in South Africa
Aviator LLC has initiated legal proceedings against Betway in South Africa concerning the unauthorized use of visual elements associated with…
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Eswatini’s Xwin (Pty) Ltd Facing Player Payment Deception Allegations
Local employees of the alleged illegal online gambling operator Xwin (Pty) Ltd have accused the network of player payment deception.…
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NGB Issues Clarification on Verified Gambling Operators Web Portal Amid Industry Criticism
The National Gambling Board (NGB) on 11 May 2026 issued a formal response to address recent industry commentary regarding its…
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