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,
South Africa—Gauteng Province is at a critical moment in gambling legislation reform. Lebogang Maile, a member of the Provincial Finance and Economic Development Executive Committee, recently stated that the province plans to urgently amend gambling regulations to adapt to the rapidly evolving reali
iGaming supplier Softswiss has announced its official entry into the South African market, and through a partnership with local brand Mzansibet, it has fully integrated its online casino and sports betting platform. This move marks a critical step for the company in the rapidly evolving regulated Af
The well-known Philippine listed gaming company DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is accelerating its global expansion, with its latest destination being Africa's most promising gaming market—South Africa. Following the announcement of launching operations in Brazil in September, DigiPlus is now actively p
Slot machine game developer Booming Games has announced a partnership with Betway Africa, officially entering the South African online casino market. These games will be available to South African players through the Betway-owned Jackpot City brand, marking another significant progress in Booming Ga
Driven by countries such as Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya, the African gaming market is rapidly expanding. According to the latest report by Market Data Forecast, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of the African digital gaming market is expected to reach 11.65% from 2024 to 2033. This growth
The controversy surrounding the national lottery license contract continues to ferment within the South African National Assembly, with opposition members collectively rejecting the budget proposal submitted by Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition, Parks Tau, criticizing the opacity and corr
The media interviewed Vee Moodley, CEO of the National Horseracing Authority (NHA) of Southern Africa, and Arnold Hyde, the Racing Operations Executive, who provided an in-depth analysis of the current challenges, regulatory strategies, and future vision of the South African horseracing industry.Onc
The 2025 SBC Summit will be held on September 16 at the Lisbon International Exhibition Center (FIL), featuring for the first time a dedicated Emerging Markets segment focusing on the African betting market, to deeply explore the rapid development and potential opportunities of the African gaming in
In recent years, the South African sports betting industry has shown a rapid online growth trend. The latest survey shows that especially among young gamblers aged 18 to 34, the popularity of online sports betting is gradually approaching the status of the national lottery. It is expected that by 20
South Africa has long been a leader in the African gaming market, and now the country is entering a new phase of growth. Greentube, a digital gaming and entertainment brand under Novomatic, is increasing its investment in this market, leveraging a "revolutionary" technology stack to break into onlin
The South African government recently officially announced that Sizekhaya Holdings has successfully obtained the country's fourth national lottery and sports betting license after a months-long bidding process. This decision was announced by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau
As global interest in digital gambling continues to grow, South Africa is gradually becoming one of the growth engines of the iGaming industry by 2025. According to a recent trend report released by the international technology company SOFTSWISS, South Africa has been rated as one of the most potent
The online gambling market in South Africa has shown rapid growth in recent years, with the market size expected to reach approximately 4.2 billion Rand (about 220 million USD) in 2023, maintaining an annual growth rate of around 12%. The main driving forces are the popularity of sports betting and
