SA Regulator Launches Tool to Curb Illegal Gambling Sites
Highlights
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South Africa launches a new verification portal that lists all licensed gambling operators.
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The web portal is a part of the broader effort from the National Gambling Board (NGB), strengthening regulatory oversight.
The National Gambling Board (NGB) launched a new web portal for verified gambling operators in South Africa. The portal is now available on the NGB’s official website. It is open to the public, law enforcement, tax authorities, and financial institutions.
The regulatory board says the portal was built with provincial licensing authorities (PLAs). It aims to improve transparency and encourage consumers to use licensed online gambling software.
NGB Acting CEO Lungile Dukwana said the platform’s vision should boost awareness. It should also protect South African citizens from the risks of illegal gambling.
South Africa is considered Africa’s largest regulated gambling market, overseen by both provincial and national regulatory bodies. The NGB report states that 1.5 trillion South African Rand was wagered in the country during the 2024-25 financial year. It suggests a 31.3% increase from last year.
Both provincial and national regulators oversee gambling in South Africa. Many people see it as Africa’s largest regulated gambling market. The NGB report states that people in the country wagered 1.5 trillion South African Rand during the 2024–25 financial year. It suggests a 31.3% increase from last year.
However, illegal gambling still worries regulators, especially as offshore gambling sites target users in South Africa. This new verification system is meant to enhance regulatory oversight.
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The regulatory board says the portal was built with provincial licensing authorities (PLAs). It aims to improve transparency and encourage consumers to use licensed online gambling software.
NGB Acting CEO Lungile Dukwana said the platform’s vision should boost awareness. It should also protect South African citizens from the risks of illegal gambling.
South Africa is considered Africa’s largest regulated gambling market, overseen by both provincial and national regulatory bodies. The NGB report states that 1.5 trillion South African Rand was wagered in the country during the 2024-25 financial year. It suggests a 31.3% increase from last year.
Both provincial and national regulators oversee gambling in South Africa. Many people see it as Africa’s largest regulated gambling market. The NGB report states that people in the country wagered 1.5 trillion South African Rand during the 2024–25 financial year. It suggests a 31.3% increase from last year.
However, illegal gambling still worries regulators, especially as offshore gambling sites target users in South Africa. This new verification system is meant to enhance regulatory oversight.
For the full news story, Read Here!
