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The National Gambling Board (NGB) is working with authorities in countries where illegal offshore gambling sites operate as it steps up efforts to shut down the digital platforms. The NGB says these sites take billions of rand from South Africa each month and worsen the country’s gambling challenges. On Wednesday, Parliament was briefed on the […]
While political party RISE Mzansi views the tax as overdue, they warn it could become a “missed opportunity” without stricter regulations. Makashule Gana, RISE Mzansi National Assembly Whip, argues that the tax must be paired with aggressive action against illegal operators and more equitable revenue sharing. Following the National Treasury’s November 2025 discussion paper, Gana […]
The National Gambling Board (NGB) plans to tighten regulations on gambling advertising in South Africa, which has surged in recent years without sufficient guidelines. The NGB aims to implement significant fines and temporary advertising suspensions for non-compliance. In a recent presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition, the gambling watchdog highlighted the […]
South Africans are increasingly moving from traditional casino gambling to online platforms, with cellphone gambling now generating the majority of revenue in the gambling industry, according to the National Gambling Board (NGB). Traditional casinos are experiencing a relative decline. In the fiscal year 2024, the total turnover of the gambling industry reached R1.5 trillion ($87 […]
As online gaming platform SunBet reports impressive mid-year results with a 70% increase in income, Sun International is increasingly leveraging technology across its operations to thrive in a digital landscape. In the six months leading up to June, SunBet’s revenue surged to R874 million, accounting for nearly one-fifth of the gambling company’s total income. This […]
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has sounded the alarm over a surge in illegal online gambling, warning South Africans to avoid unlicensed websites as enforcement efforts are stepped up. The NGB is partnering with Provincial Licensing Authorities (PLAs) and law enforcement agencies to address the issue of illegal online gambling. This initiative aims to reduce […]
Caroline Kongwa, the Chief Strategic Advisor of the National Gambling Board (NGB) for the past six years, resigned earlier this month after an independent audit revealed significant findings. The NGB oversees South Africa’s approximately R60-billion gambling industry. Audit Findings The audit, conducted by TSU Investigation Services, found that performance bonuses paid to Kongwa during her […]
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has allocated R596,000 to identify illegal gambling websites, with two personnel dedicated to this challenge. The NGB identified at least 90 online gambling websites operating illegally in South Africa, all registered and licensed overseas. Minister Tau noted that the NGB has not engaged with these illegal operators, which has hindered […]
