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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

WorldMatch expands footprint with South African certification South Africa Technologies

Italian gaming provider WorldMatch has officially entered the South African market after receiving certification in the Eastern Cape province, marking a significant milestone in the company's global expansion strategy.

March 20, 2025

Hollywoodbets strengthens rugby in South Africa with Airlink Pumas partnership South Africa Sports betting

Hollywoodbets has announced a two-year sponsorship of the Airlink Pumas and all Mpumalanga Rugby Union (MRU) teams, marking a significant boost for rugby in the province.

March 3, 2025

Pragmatic Play expands South African presence through partnership with SuperSportBet Pragmatic Play South Africa

Pragmatic Play, a top-tier content provider in the iGaming industry, has further solidified its footprint in South Africa by announcing a new partnership with SuperSportBet.

February 21, 2025

Gamanza Games expands into South Africa with 10bet partnership to enhance iGaming experience South Africa

Gamanza Group AG has expanded into the South African market, launching its game portfolio on 10bet South Africa, a popular online sportsbook and casino.

February 19, 2025

Betway SA20 confirms three-year cricket schedule in South Africa South Africa Cricket

The official Betway SA20 website reports that the league and Cricket South Africa have secured the tournament's future by establishing a fixed competition window for the next three years.

February 8, 2025