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Platinum and Diamond MVG cardholders at Meropa Casino in Polokwane enjoy exclusive gaming access at the KIBA Salon Privè, a private VIP club. This luxurious space features a private entrance, dedicated parking, and car wash facilities, an elegant lounge to unwind and relax, VIP gaming assistance with personal waiters to cater to every player’s needs, […]
The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) concluded Day 2 of its Strategic Planning Session, focusing on enhancing its regulatory posture, organizational efficiency, and service excellence in the gambling and liquor sectors. This session is part of MER’s multi-day strategic review aimed at positioning the organization as a modern, responsive, and community-focused regulator. Building on Day 1 […]
Civil society organizations in Durban are taking proactive steps to address the rising online gambling crisis affecting families, youth, and vulnerable communities across South Africa. With digital betting platforms increasingly accessible via smartphones and social media, cases of gambling addiction have surged. In response, Durban’s community leaders are implementing targeted interventions aimed at mitigating the […]
The Ministry of Sports and Leisure Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) announced, in a communiqué published on June 19, 2025, the signing of a memorandum of understanding for a public-private partnership with Burundi’s East African General Trading Company (EAGT). This partnership aims to modernize the oversight of the gambling and sports betting sector, a rapidly […]
Mozambique, a southern African nation, is experiencing a remarkable growth in the post‑COVID‑19 era, with online gambling surge emerging as one of its fastest-growing digital sectors. The pandemic initially disrupted physical casinos and betting shops, but it also accelerated a shift toward online betting platforms, fundamentally transforming how Mozambicans engage with gaming and entertainment. According […]
Buzzycash Technologies Limited has officially launched its operations in Ghana, introducing three gaming products designed to reflect familiar aspects of Ghanaian culture. The company’s debut offerings—Ghana Jollof Rice, Trotro, and Goldmine—were unveiled at a media event in Accra following full regulatory approval from the National Lottery Authority (NLA). Speaking at the launch, CEO Joel Akinjobi […]
According to Ithuba, the operator of the National Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased at a retailer in Bergvliet, Cape Town. The lucky player spent just R70 and manually selected his numbers, often inspired by the birthdates of his loved ones. Upon realizing he had hit the jackpot, the married father could hardly contain his […]
Sun International has sharply criticised a new proposal from National Treasury, warning that the plan to impose an additional tax on online gambling could make South Africa one of the most heavily taxed gambling markets in the world and undermine the stability of the legal industry. The company’s reaction follows Treasury’s release of a discussion […]
The Botswana Gambling Authority successfully delivered a key presentation during the Full Council meeting of the Chobe District Council, emphasizing the critical role of a regulated gambling industry in Botswana’s economic and social development. The engagement focused on educating local government leaders about how a well-regulated gambling sector can contribute to national growth, community development, […]
National Intelligence and Security Service, NISS Ethiopia, has announced the arrest of several sports betting operators and their associates who are suspected of hiding more than 100 billion Birr in revenue that should have been paid to the government. According to the agency, a long-running investigation into betting companies and their partner institutions—Fintechs and Aggregators […]
