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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

Mpumalanga Economic Regulator opens call for bookmaker licence proposals South Africa Sports betting

The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) has officially issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for prospective applicants seeking bookmaker licences.

April 14, 2025

South Africa tightens crypto tax rules with mandatory SARS registration South Africa Cryptocurrencies

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is intensifying its scrutiny of cryptocurrency transactions, warning traders, exchanges, and intermediaries that failure to register with the tax authority now constitutes a legal violation.

April 7, 2025

Greentube partners with Goldrush to debut gaming portfolio in South Africa South Africa Technologies

Greentube, the NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, has announced its entry into the South African market through a strategic partnership with Goldrush, one of the country's leading gaming operators.

April 3, 2025

Play’n GO announces strategic partnership with Hollywoodbets in South Africa South Africa Technologies

Swedish gaming powerhouse Play’n GO has unveiled a landmark partnership with Hollywoodbets, one of South Africa’s leading iGaming operators.

April 2, 2025

South Africa’s lottery faces suspension as operator decision looms South Africa Lottery

South Africans may soon face a suspension of national lottery ticket sales as the government prepares to announce a new long-term operator.

March 31, 2025