South Africa's gambling industry is diverse. Casinos legally operate in multiple regions, offering a wide range of gambling activities, while the lottery business is also very popular, attracting a broad base of participants. The government regulates the gambling industry, issues relevant licenses,
A quiet revolution is taking place in the African betting market on the payment front. Last November, Super Group announced the launch of the digital currency ZAR Supercoin in South Africa, pegged 1:1 with the rand, and it entered the soft testing phase in mid-April this year. This multinational com
Recently, the Gauteng Gambling Board in South Africa has been embroiled in a governance crisis triggered by a legal audit. On Monday, the MEC for Economic Development, Agriculture and Rural Development in Gauteng officially announced the dismissal of CEO Karabo Mbele and the suspension of Chief Fina
Philippine online gambling leader DigiPlus Interactive Company has recently made noticeable adjustments to its overseas layout. The two core projects in Brazil and South Africa, which were highly anticipated by the market, have both been postponed. The Brazilian platform is expected to restart befor
The South African National Gambling Board formally responded on Monday to the chain of queries triggered by the "CLOSED" label. The "Verified Gambling Operators" portal, launched earlier this year, was initially positioned as South Africa's first tool to unify licensed operator data across all nine
South African gambling giant Sun International is betting on a digital transformation from the inside out. In a recent exclusive interview, CEO Ulrik Bengtsson spoke candidly about the current shortcomings of its online brand SunBet compared to leading operators in the market, which is the core pain
South Africa, as one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic in Africa, has recently faced challenges in retaining local players. Despite relatively low customer acquisition costs (CAC), the rapid loss of newly acquired players has become a problem many operators cannot ignore.The player churn in
Virgin's sports betting platform Virgin Bet, recently did something "for the first time" - stepping out of the UK and heading straight to South Africa. This platform, operated by LiveScore Group, officially launched in South Africa this Monday, with the domain Virginbet.co.za. The PASA official webs
South Africa's online gambling GGR surged by 60%, with mobile betting accounting for up to eighty percent—For Greentube, this "Rainbow Nation" is not only fertile ground for growth but also a testing ground and blueprint for global expansion. Since launching the new platform Greentube Mynt in South
South Africa is one of the most mature and largest gambling markets in Africa, with gambling revenue (GGR) for the fiscal year 2023/24 reaching about 59.3 billion South African Rand (approximately 3.4 billion US dollars), where online betting and digital gambling have become the main drivers of grow
South Africa's Treasury has recently proposed a significant draft, planning to impose a 20% national tax on the total revenue of online gambling, which would bring the total tax rate for online operators to 26% to 29%, a considerable move. Although physical casinos currently only pay a provincial ta
Philippine digital entertainment giant DigiPlus Interactive Corp. recently revealed plans for a soft launch of its operations in South Africa at the beginning of 2027, officially entering Africa's most mature online gambling sector. The company is actively applying for key licenses and using its pas
The National Gambling Board (NGB) and the National Lottery Commission (NLC) submitted data to the National Assembly's Committee on Trade, Industry, and Competition Affairs, showing that the total gambling revenue in South Africa for the fiscal year 2024-25 is expected to reach 75 billion South Afric
South Africa's poker market exhibits a complex "duality." Offline, poker is experiencing a boom: WSOP Africa Station and Emerald Casino events are often fully booked, with experienced core players skillfully controlling chips and displaying a professional level at the tables.However, the situation
South Africa is continuously consolidating its position as the center of casino tourism in Africa. Industry research indicates that the country's casino market is expected to achieve significant growth over the next decade, potentially doubling in size. It is projected that the market value of South
