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Lotto Star has made a groundbreaking move in the betting industry by becoming the first betting company in South Africa to offer independent professional counselling services to its players. This initiative sets a new standard for responsible betting and emphasizes player wellbeing. By integrating qualified counsellors into its support ecosystem, LottoStar ensures that help is […]
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 […]
Millions of rands from a lottery grant intended for a rural cycling project were paid to Athletics South Africa (ASA) in 2018. The R3-million payment came from a non-profit working with victims of gender-based violence called Make Me Movement (MMM), which was hijacked by lottery looters and used to apply for a R18-million grant for […]
An unemployed lotto player has become a multi-millionaire after winning the R19,435,068.10 Lotto Plus 2 jackpot from the draw. This incredible win came from a R30 wager placed on a banking app using the Quick Pick selection method. The winner, who prefers to remain anonymous, expressed both disbelief and excitement upon learning of his life-changing […]
Ithuba Lottery has initiated court proceedings to challenge Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau’s decision to award the fourth lottery license to Sizekhaya Holdings. Ithuba Lottery, a sister company of Ithuba Holdings—who has successfully run the South African lottery for the past eight years—claims the award process was flawed. Background on the Ithuba […]
In a remarkable turn of fortune, two residents from Gauteng have become overnight millionaires following the latest lottery draws. Both winners purchased affordable lotto tickets, demonstrating that luck can strike anyone. The first winner from Pretoria claimed an impressive R8,356,457.60 by opting for a Quick Pick selection at a Shoprite Checkers, spending just R70. The […]
Booming Games, a leading developer of high-end slot content for the iGaming industry, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Bitville Gaming, a top provider of innovative and compliant gaming solutions in South Africa and emerging markets. This collaboration represents a major milestone for Bitville Gaming as it continues its mission to deliver world-class […]
Each year on the first Saturday of July, South Africa’s most anticipated sporting and social event, the Durban July, captivates the nation. This cultural jamboree has evolved beyond a mere horse race, serving as a mirror to the country’s aspirations, divisions, and contradictions. The Durban July is renowned for its dazzling display of high fashion, […]
For the year ending March 2024, South Africans spent an astonishing R1.1 trillion on gambling. This amount surpasses budgets for essential government departments like health and education. Lotteries, casinos, sports betting, and online gambling have driven this surge. Economic Dilemma: Lifeline or Time Bomb? Amid a national debate, many wonder if gambling serves as an […]
Sun International Ltd has announced the immediate termination of the proposed R7.3 billion (approx. €359.6 million) acquisition of Peermont’s Emperor’s Palace resort and its online sports betting brand, PalaceBet. The deal, first announced in December 2023, received approval from Sun International’s shareholders in March 2024. However, it was referred to the Competition Tribunal after the Competition Commission […]
