South Africa

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  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
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  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
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  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
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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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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