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, 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
Amusnet recently announced a strategic partnership with Intelligent Gaming Limited to expand into the South African gambling market. This collaboration marks a key step in Amusnet's strategic expansion into Africa, introducing its popular slot games into this emerging market.As the first step in Amu
As the 2025 college football season officially kicks off, SportPesa, as the official online betting partner, brings a new interactive experience to fans. This three-year strategic partnership agreement was announced in June this year, aimed at enhancing fan engagement and college football exposure t
Novomatic's digital gaming and entertainment division Greentube has announced a partnership with South Africa's leading operator Hollywoodbets to further expand its local business footprint. The agreement, led by Novomatic Africa, comes just five months after Greentube officially entered the South A
The gambling market in sub-Saharan Africa is heating up rapidly, and people's work and life status have become important factors affecting gambling habits. A recent survey found that there are significant differences in the way and frequency of betting depending on the profession.GeoPoll conducted a
South Africa has become the core driving force of Betway's global operations. In 2024, this online gambling giant achieved a revenue of 10.8 billion Rand (approximately 544 million Euros) in South Africa, accounting for 53% of its total international revenue, making South Africa the company's larges
