South Africa’s bookmakers want prediction platforms blocked until lawmakers create clear rules covering licenses, consumer safeguards, taxation, and market integrity. Polymarket Wagering Sparks Regulatory Alarm The South African Bookmakers’ Association has urged regulators to keep offshore prediction markets out of the country’s licensed gambling sector. Its call follows reports that more than R700,000 was wagered […]
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South Africa’s Gambling Law Shake-Up Puts Online Casinos on Notice
South Africa is moving to tighten gambling oversight, with a new bill, tougher advertising rules, and a proposed online gambling tax all aimed at a market that has raced ahead of the rulebook. Cabinet Bill Moves into View South Africa’s government is not legalising online casinos with a wink and a shrug. Trade, Industry and […]
Yggdrasil Expands in South Africa – More Slot Games Are Coming to Local Platforms
Yggdrasil is growing its South African iGaming footprint through new deals with Lucky Fish and Bet Set Win. The rollout was handled through Intelligent Gaming, giving players at both brands access to Yggdrasil’s newer releases plus selected games from its YGG Masters partner studios. For players, this means more slot variety on platforms that are […]
Goldrush Adds Amusnet Slots as South Africa Push Continues
Goldrush has added Amusnet’s casino content to its South African online casino platform, giving players access to the supplier’s games as local demand for mobile-friendly online casino play keeps climbing. Amusnet Lands on Goldrush Goldrush has expanded its online casino lobby through a new content deal with Amusnet, bringing the supplier’s portfolio to South African […]
DigiPlus Lands South Africa Licenses and Moves Closer to 2027 Launch
DigiPlus has cleared a key regulatory hurdle in South Africa, giving the Philippine operator a live route into Africa’s biggest online gaming market. Western Cape Opens the Door DigiPlus Interactive Corp. has received approval to begin operating in South Africa through licenses issued by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board. The package includes a […]
Virgin Bet Picks South Africa for First Move Beyond the UK
LiveScore Group has taken Virgin Bet into South Africa, giving the brand its first overseas launch and putting it in one of Africa’s busiest regulated betting markets. Why South Africa Was the Logical Next Step Virgin Bet has officially gone live in South Africa, marking the first time the brand has launched outside the United […]
South Africa Gives Stakeholders More Time to Weigh In on Online Gambling Tax
An extra month on the clock could reshape the future of iGaming in South Africa. Tax Plan Sparks Heated Debate South Africa’s National Treasury has extended its consultation period on a proposed remote gambling tax, pushing the deadline from January 30 to February 27. The move gives industry stakeholders more time to respond to a […]
South Africa Faces Potential Six-Month Hiatus in National Lottery Operations
Lottery Funding in Jeopardy South Africa might experience a significant disruption in its National Lottery operations, potentially lasting up to six months. This pause could severely impact numerous charitable and community groups, including old age homes, sports, and arts organisations, which rely heavily on lottery funding for their daily activities. Licensing Delays and Allegations of […]
