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The South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) is demanding urgent actions to tackle the rising issue of illegal online gambling in South Africa. This industry now accounts for approximately 62% of the country’s gambling market, valued at around R55 billion. Recent data indicates that over 16 million South Africans are using unlicensed and mostly foreign-based gambling […]
In a historic show of unity, 107 organizations from South Africa’s labour, civic, faith-based, and welfare sectors have signed the Civil Society Declaration on the Harm of Online Gambling, calling for a national ban on all forms of online betting. The organizations convened at the Radisson Blu in Umhlanga. The newly formed Civil Society Coalition […]
Betway, a prominent online betting platform in South Africa, has reaffirmed its commitment to continuing its online casino services despite a recent directive from the National Gambling Board (NGB). This directive ordered all bookmakers to halt the offering of casino games, including popular options like slots and roulette. The move follows a Supreme Court ruling […]
The KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulator (KZNER) has stated that unregulated online gambling is a crime. This announcement follows a recent report from the National Gambling Board, which revealed that South Africans spent R1.5 trillion on gambling during the 2024/25 financial year an increase of R400 billion from the previous year. Bonga Mngoma, KZNER’s Executive for Transformation […]
This reflects not only Absa shifting financial priorities but also the rapid transformation of the gambling sector driven by technological advancements. Isana Cordier, Managing Executive for the Consumer Sector at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking, noted that the bank’s internal data reveals a 6% month-to-month decline in total card spending, along with an 8% fall […]
India’s parliament has passed a significant bill banning online gambling, responding to alarming government figures indicating that companies were extracting $2.3 billion annually from 450 million people. The ban impacts various platforms, including those for card games, poker, and fantasy sports. This includes India’s popular fantasy cricket apps. The future for Dream11, the largest fantasy […]
The Fourth Wall conducted research that reveals 75% of surveyed players believe that an outright ban on online gambling will not stop the activity. Instead, surveyed players think the ban will drive players to underground sites, social media betting, and unregulated foreign platforms. In contrast, 80% of respondents support the possibility of stronger regulations against […]
The online sports betting industry in Côte d’Ivoire has experienced significant growth in recent years, largely due to gaming regulatory changes introduced by Law No. 2020-480 on May 27, 2020. Côte d’Ivoire Regulatory Framework The Concession regime grants a state-owned entity (LONACI) exclusive rights to online sports betting, while the Regulatory Authority (ARJH) oversees physical […]
The NLA notified 1xBet of its severe breaches of Gaming Regulation 001, warning the company to cease operations immediately. This notice ordered the shutdown of the gaming company’s online platform and mandated the removal of all billboards and radio advertisements promoting their services. Ignoring this directive, Lipay (1xBet) has reportedly found new ways to bypass […]
