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South Africa’s PowerBall Jackpot Reaches R140 Million After No Winner in October 10 Draw South Africa

The biggest PowerBall jackpot of 2025 continues to grow — after no player matched all six numbers in Friday’s draw, South Africa’s national lottery operator Ithuba confirmed that the top prize has rolled over to R140 million (approximately €6.8 million)

October 15, 2025

South African Constitutional Court Rules Casino Loyalty Rewards Must Be Included in Gambling Tax Calculations South Africa

The Constitutional Court of South Africa has ruled that non-cashable casino loyalty rewards, known as “freeplay” credits, must be included in the calculation of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) for gambling tax purposes under Western Cape and Eastern Cape provincial laws

October 13, 2025

Philippines’ DigiPlus Applies for Online Gambling Licenses in South Africa South Africa

DigiPlus, one of the Philippines’ largest gaming companies, has filed for three separate licenses in South Africa’s Western Cape as part of its international expansion strategy

September 28, 2025

South African players were ordered to return winnings received as a result of a game malfunction South Africa

159 South African players were ordered to return winnings totaling 13 million rand (about 747,000 USD). These funds were obtained through an error that occurred between December 22 and December 31, 2023 in the Betgames Instant Lucky 7 game, which has similarities to the national lottery

September 15, 2025

South Africa is calling for a fight against the Wild West of online gambling South Africa

The member of the Parliament from the Rise Mzansi party Makashule Ghana called for the regulatory authorities of South Africa to adopt the experience with an international partner and fight gambling, which turned into a “wild West”, causing serious problems in society

August 28, 2025

NGB enhances control over illegal online gambling platforms Regulation South Africa

National Gambling Board (NGB) is alarmed by the growth of illegal online platforms with gambling. The Council called on the South Africans to abandon unlicensed platforms, as the regulators are going to strengthen control over illegal activities in the field of gambling

August 27, 2025

South African authorities sound the alarm as gambling industry creates social and criminal crisis South Africa

South Africa’s gambling industry is in the midst of a $61.6 billion crisis, which some political forces have described as a national emergency. There are growing concerns that organised crime groups are profiting from the boom in gambling while regulators are severely under-resourced and lack the capacity to regulate effectively

July 26, 2025