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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 […]
The organizers of the Hollywoodbets Durban July, one of Africa’s premier horse-racing events held at the Greyville Racecourse, will have an attendance of approximately 50,000 people. This year, the event will feature 29 Very Important People (VIP) marquees, each offering unique entertainment. Influencers, celebrities, and South Africa’s elite showcased their interpretations of this year’s theme: […]
LottoStar is thrilled to announce a monumental achievement in the online gaming community with an incredible R28 million win from a single spin on one of its popular slot games. This life-changing payout not only marks a historic moment for LottoStar but also highlights the incredible potential for players in South Africa. The identity of […]
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is awaiting confirmation this week regarding its request for Minister Parks Tau to face scrutiny from Members of Parliament (MPs) concerning the appointments of prominent ANC figures to the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) board. Mzwandile Masina, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry, has responded in writing […]
The panel that evaluated the eight bids for South Africa’s recently-awarded lottery license consisted of people with experience in gaming, horse racing, gambling and casinos, but none appear to have any experience with lotteries. The commissioner of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC), Jodi Scholtz, said that there were not many independent lottery experts in the […]
