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South Africa Exits FATF Grey List, Marking Boost for Economic Confidence South AfricaSouth Africa, one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s largest economies, has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list” of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, a move expected to ease capital flows and bolster investor sentimentOctober 29, 2025 -
South Africa Moves to Tighten Advertising Controls as Problem Gambling Hits 31% South AfricaThe National Gambling Board (NGB) has revealed that 31% of South Africans now show signs of problem gambling, prompting the government to announce new plans to regulate gambling advertising more strictlyOctober 24, 2025 -
South Africa’s Turnover Reaches $86 Billion Driven by Online Betting Boom South AfricaSouth Africa’s gambling industry has reached a historic milestone, with total turnover hitting R1.5 trillion (around US$86.5 billion) in the 2024/2025 fiscal year — fueled largely by the explosive growth of online betting platformsOctober 21, 2025 -
Betway in Africa: A Guide to the Top Hits from South Africa to Nigeria South Africa NigeriaThe international giant Betway has long established a strong presence on the African continent, becoming synonymous with premium betting and gambling. But what lies behind the brand's success in countries as diverse as South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya? We analyzed the gaming preferences in each of these key regions to understand which slots and crash games have won the hearts of millions an...October 20, 2025 -
South Africa’s PowerBall Jackpot Reaches R140 Million After No Winner in October 10 Draw South AfricaThe 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 AfricaThe 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 lawsOctober 13, 2025 -
Philippines’ DigiPlus Applies for Online Gambling Licenses in South Africa South AfricaDigiPlus, 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 strategySeptember 28, 2025 -
South African players were ordered to return winnings received as a result of a game malfunction South Africa159 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 lotterySeptember 15, 2025 -
South Africa is calling for a fight against the Wild West of online gambling South AfricaThe 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 societyAugust 28, 2025 -
NGB enhances control over illegal online gambling platforms Regulation South AfricaNational 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 gamblingAugust 27, 2025
