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Google will remove the requirement for programmatic buyers to individually certify gambling advertisers in 37 markets from August 10, with South Africa the only African country included in the policy change. South Africa has been included in Google’s expanded list of markets eligible for programmatic gambling advertising, making it the only African country covered by […]
SA Gaming is excited to announce its partnership with SOFTSWISS, a global provider of iGaming software solutions. This collaboration enables the integration of our extensive portfolio of high-quality games into the SOFTSWISS Game Aggregator, an advanced iGaming content hub This partnership is going to expand the reach of our games to a broader audience and […]
The Mauritian government has relaunched the sale of its stakes in Casinos de Maurice after the company posted nearly Rs 2 billion in losses between 2015 and 2025. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been appointed to oversee the multi-stage privatization process. In the investment opportunity document issued to formalize the initiative, PwC says interested parties must submit […]
A Westville widow is petitioning to appeal a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted of drugging a 92-year-old grandmother’s milkshake and stealing R330,000 worth of jewelry. Hannah Naidoo, 74, appeared in the Durban Magistrate’s Court for seven other cases, including charges of attempted murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and theft. Naidoo has a long criminal […]
South Africa is experiencing an unprecedented rise in online betting, with wagering volumes surpassing R1.1 trillion in 2024/25, according to newly released industry data. The dramatic growth has been accompanied by a sharp increase in gambling-related harm, including a record number of calls to the national gambling helpline. Data from the National Gambling Board shows […]
The Association of Gaming Operators Kenya (AGOK) has congratulated its member, Golden Key Casino, for its contribution of KSh 200,000 towards the United Humanitarian Celebration for Vulnerable Children, an initiative by the Kenya Red Cross taking place on 26 July 2026. According to AGOK, the contribution reflects the positive role its members continue to play […]
Playson has strengthened its footprint in South Africa after signing a new content partnership with leading betting operator Hollywoodbets, bringing a selection of its top-performing online casino games to players in the country’s regulated market. The agreement will see Hollywoodbets integrate several of Playson’s popular Hold and Win titles through Light & Wonder’s aggregation platform. […]
Mozambique will introduce a specific legal framework to govern online games of chance or fortune, including how the activity can be operated on digital platforms. The aim is to regulate online gambling and clearly distinguish it from physical casinos, in a context where tax revenues from the sector have been declining. The measure was approved […]
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB), through the National Lottery & Gambling Commission (NLGC), has officially issued gambling licenses to Betway, ElephantBet, and ForteBet following a comprehensive and competitive licensing and evaluation process. Under the approvals, Betway has been licensed to operate online sports betting and online casino services, ElephantBet has been licensed for online sports […]
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) is deeply concerned about the rise in online gambling among tertiary students, who are wagering state-funded bursary allowances on betting platforms. This trend is exposing financially vulnerable students to escalating debt, anxiety and severe gambling harm, while directly undermining public investment in higher education. While South Africa lacks […]
