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South Africa’s ARB issues guidelines for responsible gambling advertising South Africa RegulationThe Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) in South Africa has released a new Gambling Advertising Appendix to address concerns over the rise in gambling-related advertising across all media platforms.December 5, 2024 -
Fafabet announces closure of operations in South Africa South Africa Sports bettingFafabet, a prominent online gambling platform in South Africa, has announced its decision to cease operations, effective November 30, 2024.December 1, 2024 -
South Africa’s Limpopo Gambling Board to review Sun International's Interest in casinos South Africa RegulationThe Limpopo Gambling Board has scheduled a public hearing regarding Sun International South Africa (Pty) Ltd's application for consent to hold indirect controlling financial interests in two licensed establishments.November 25, 2024 -
South Africa tightens crypto regulations to collect user data South Africa CryptocurrenciesThe Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) in South Africa has announced the implementation of Directive 9, which enforces the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) "travel rule" for crypto asset transfers.November 20, 2024 -
South Africa's National Lottery seeks winners as R257 million remains unclaimed South Africa LotteryAs of October 30, 2024, Lotto operator Ithuba Holdings has reported that over R257 million in prizes are still unclaimed across various games.November 18, 2024 -
Cryptonica to host major cryptocurrency conference in South Africa in January 2025 South Africa CryptocurrenciesCryptonica has announced plans to host an international conference in Cape Town, South Africa, on January 11, 2025.November 18, 2024 -
Booming Games partners with Hollywoodbets to expand presence in South Africa South AfricaBooming Games has announced an exciting new partnership with Hollywoodbets, a leading name in Africa’s online gaming industry.November 12, 2024 -
South African Parliament calls for input on Remote Gambling Bill 2024 South Africa RegulationA new legislative proposal, the Remote Gambling Bill 2024, was published in the Government Gazette on 8 November, with Mr. Roger William Tobias Chance, MP for the Democratic Alliance, announcing intentions to establish a regulatory framework for remote and online gambling in South Africa.November 9, 2024 -
Betway partners with PSL to promote responsible gambling in South Africa South AfricaBetway, the title sponsor of the Betway Premiership, has partnered with the Premier Soccer League (PSL) to promote responsible gambling in recognition of National Responsible Gambling Month.November 6, 2024 -
South Africa's Gauteng Gambling Board cracks down on illegal operations South Africa RegulationThe Gauteng Gambling Board, in collaboration with the South African Police Service (SAPS) and cybercrime officials, successfully executed a raid on an illegal gambling operation in Vereeniging on October 24, 2024.October 27, 2024
