South Africa - Gambling News and Articles

SOFTSWISS report: South Africa’s gambling revenue to hit €3.63 billion by 2025 SOFTSWISS South Africa

SOFTSWISS, a global tech provider of iGaming software solutions, releases a new regulated market overview, ‘iGaming in South Africa 2025’.

July 2, 2025

South Africa National Lottery dispute deepens as losing bidders take legal action South Africa Lottery

The fight over South Africa’s R100 billion national lottery licence has intensified as two unsuccessful bidders demand explanations from Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau, while another has launched a legal challenge to overturn the awarding of the licence to Sizekhaya Holdings.

June 22, 2025

Gambling Authorities of Botswana and South Africa collaborate in joint regulatory workshop Botswana South Africa

This week, the Gambling Authority of Botswana partnered with the North West Gambling Board of South Africa for a joint Information Sharing Workshop.

June 12, 2025

Ithuba defends integrity of South Africa's National Lottery licence process South Africa Lottery

Ithuba Holdings has stepped forward to dispel several misconceptions surrounding the ongoing South African National Lottery Licence process, ahead of the awarding of the Fourth National Lottery licence.

June 11, 2025

Ithuba Holdings named interim National Lottery operator in South Africa for one year South Africa Lottery

The Government of South Africa has confirmed the appointment of Ithuba Holdings (RF) (Pty) Ltd as the temporary operator of the National Lottery and Sports Pools for a period of 12 months, effective 1 June 2025.

June 5, 2025

Sizekhaya wins South Africa’s National Lottery licence, replacing Ithuba Holdings South Africa Lottery

Sizekhaya Holdings as the new operator of South Africa’s National Lottery and Sports Pool, following a highly competitive and controversial bidding process.

May 28, 2025

World Sports Betting partners with South Africa’s Comrades Marathon in landmark deal South Africa Sports betting

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has announced World Sports Betting as the Official Sports Betting Partner of the Comrades Marathon.

May 26, 2025

South African court orders lottery winner's name to be revealed by May 28 South Africa Lottery

The Gauteng High Court has ruled that Minister Parks Tau acted unconstitutionally by delaying the announcement of the next National Lottery operator.

May 21, 2025

South Africa plans Gambling Council to combat illegal advertising practices South Africa Regulation

The South African government is preparing to launch a National Gambling Council as part of efforts to enhance regulatory oversight and curb non-compliant gambling advertising.

May 11, 2025

Greentube enters strategic partnership with Supabets to expand footprint in South Africa South Africa Technologies

Greentube, the digital gaming and entertainment arm of NOVOMATIC, has reinforced its presence in South Africa through a new partnership with leading operator Supabets.

April 23, 2025