NGB urges South Africans to check gambling sites are legal
South Africa’s National Gambling Board (NGB) has launched a new online verification portal aimed at combating illegal gambling and strengthening consumer protection across…
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South African Archbishop calls for more oversight of online gambling
Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba has labelled online gambling an “evil” in his Easter sermon, warning of its growing social impact across South…
QTech Games strengthens African hand with Shacks Evolution deal
QTech Games has expanded its content offering in emerging markets after signing a new supplier partnership with Shacks Evolution Studios, strengthening its footprint…
Evolution’s 2025 Annual Report shows strong growth
Evolution has outpaced the global online casino market, reporting a five-year compound annual growth rate of around 29.8%, significantly ahead of the broader…
South Africa politician calls for pause on new bookmaker licenses
South Africa’s gambling sector is issuing more than 3,000 licences annually, prompting renewed scrutiny over regulatory oversight as bookmaker numbers continue to rise.…
BetGames tests AI presenters for their live titles
Gaming supplier BetGames has revealed that fewer than 30 percent of players noticed when human hosts were replaced with artificial intelligence replicas during…
EveryMatrix secures regulatory approval in South Africa
EveryMatrix has secured formal approval to supply its turnkey platform technology in South Africa, marking a significant regulatory milestone for the tier-1 provider…
Tax rise possible as South Africa grapples with gambling harm
South Africa’s National Treasury has extended the deadline for public submissions on a proposed national tax targeting online gambling, citing mounting concern over…
Betway reiterates support for responsible gambling after PSL deal
Betway says it will continue to foster responsible gambling while supporting major sporting leagues like the PSL in South Africa. South Africa is…
Rise of virtual sports games continues in South Africa
Many of the top betting sites in South Africa now have virtual sports games available for their customers. This legal form of gambling…