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The legal battle over South Africa’s lucrative National Lottery license continues, as former Minister Parks Tau seeks to overturn a recent Gauteng High Court decision that curtailed Ithuba’s operating period. Background of the Dispute Judge Sulet Potterill ruled that the decision to grant Ithuba a 12-month temporary license was unconstitutional, unlawful, and invalid. She instead […]
Ithuba Holdings has stepped forward to address misunderstandings surrounding the ongoing South African National Lottery Licence process. As the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry, and Competition prepares to oversee the awarding of the Fourth Licence, the company aims to clarify key aspects to maintain public trust in the system. According to Ithuba CEO Charmaine […]
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has frozen the luxury home of Alfred Sigudhla, a key figure in the looting of South Africa’s lottery. The property, located in Centurion, Pretoria, was purchased using funds siphoned from lottery grants meant for community projects. How the Funds Were Diverted The SIU uncovered a network of non-profit companies (NPCs) […]
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has introduced the 5/90 lottery game, a new initiative hailed by Deputy Director General for Lotto Games, Richlue Burphy, as a pivotal step in supporting the government’s rescue agenda. This lottery format aims to boost the local economy and generate revenue for national development, receiving enthusiastic support from various sectors […]
The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has failed in its bid to extend the temporary lottery license beyond five months, raising concerns that ticket sales may stop before Sunday, 1 June. License Expiry and Legal Challenges The current lottery operator, Ithuba Holdings, will see its license expire on Saturday, 31 May. Initially, its sister company, Ithuba […]
Moses Tembe, the chairman of Sizekhaya Holdings, has expressed the company’s gratitude for being awarded the fourth lottery licence by the National Lottery “We welcome that the honourable Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau appreciated the power of our vision. When the National Lottery was first mooted after the ushering in of our democracy, the […]
Lottoland has reached an incredible milestone, serving 20 million customers across 15 markets worldwide. With its diversified portfolio of lottery offerings and innovative products like KenoGo, the company continues to set new benchmarks in the online lottery industry. Lottoland has announced that it now boasts 20 million customers worldwide, marking a significant milestone in its […]
The Lagos State Government has applauded the decision of the Supreme Court ‘s judgment that nullified the National Lottery Act. In a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, the state government said the judgment also reaffirmed the constitutional authority of state governments to regulate lotteries and gaming activities within their […]
The National Union of Gaming and Lottery Workers (NUGLOW) has issued an ultimatum to a firm, Melbet Nigeria, operated by Otrada Hospitality Limited, to pay Mr Abdulkareem Oriyomi, his outstanding winnings of N210,000 from a total of N1,210,000. The union’s General Secretary, Gregory Olatunji, made the demand in a letter dated October 3, 2024, warning […]
NSoft has announced its entry into the South African market through a partnership with Intelligent Gaming – a move that aims to introduce NSoft’s gaming products to the emerging regulated market. The collaboration has already resulted in the deployment of NSoft’s Stark T-1000 terminals with five operators across South Africa. These terminals offer a range […]
