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Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s withholding tax on betting: good intent, tough reality
In late 2024, Zimbabwe’s government announced a new 10% withholding tax on all sports betting winnings, effective from 1 January…
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South Africa
10bet South Africa Brings the Thunder of the Track to City Streets with New Horse Racing Offering
Horse racing has always been about spectacle. From Churchill Downs to Ascot, from the Grand National to the Durban July,…
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Gambling Regulation Boards
ECGB Destroys Illegal Gambling Machines Ahead of Responsible Gambling Month Launch
The Eastern Cape Gambling Board (ECGB) has today taken a firm stand against illegal gambling operations in the province by…
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South Africa
NGB Introduces Streamlined Submission Process for Type B Applications
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has announced a revised electronic submission process designed to enhance the efficiency and turnaround times…
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South Africa
Pick n Pay CEO Calls For Stronger Online Gambling Regulations in South Africa
Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers has urged South African authorities to clamp down on online gambling advertising, warning that…
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South Africa
South Africa Hails Removal from FATF Grey List as Confidence in Economy Rises
South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list has been met with widespread approval from the…
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South Africa
South Africa’s Gambling Industry Surges to ZAR75 Billion as Lawmakers Sound Alarm Over Black Market
South Africa’s gambling industry has reached a new milestone, generating ZAR75 billion ($4.3 billion) in gross revenue for the 2024–25…
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South Africa
SOFTSWISS Deepens Safer Play as Platinum Partner of Responsible Gambling Summit 2025
17 October 2025 – SOFTSWISS, an international technology provider with over 15 years in the iGaming sector, has partnered with…
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South Africa
ITHUBA Makes History with R130 Million PowerBall Jackpot
South Africans across the country waited in anticipation yesterday as the PowerBall jackpot worth a guaranteed R130 million, the biggest…
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Press Release
South Africa’s Gambling Regulators Intensify Focus On Unlawful Gambling Activities
Pretoria, 25 August 2025 – The National Gambling Board (“NGB”), in collaboration with Provincial Licensing Authorities (“PLAs”) and law enforcement…
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