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,
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
The South African Parliament is about to deliberate the "Remote Gambling Bill," which is stirring up a storm in this 40 billion rand grey industry.Toby Chance, the Democratic Alliance spokesperson for trade affairs, revealed an absurd reality in an interview: while sports betting can be legally plac
South Africa is facing an escalating online gambling crisis, and the lack of government regulation is allowing this crisis to intensify.Despite the National Gambling Act of 2004 explicitly prohibiting online gambling activities, the reality is that international casino operators are entering the Sou
South Africa's online gambling industry is at a tipping point of transformation. With a smartphone penetration rate exceeding 90%, a fertile digital ground has spawned a wild growth of innovative testing grounds—AI risk control systems scan for abnormal bets in real time, VR casinos allow players to
Greentube has entered the South African market through a new partnership with Supabets. This collaboration enables Supabets to offer Greentube and Novomatic games to players across South Africa.The Greentube Mynt platform includes a remote game server, allowing for content distribution and player in
Novomatic's digital gaming and entertainment division Greentube has taken a new step in its global expansion by entering the South African market through a partnership with Goldrush.The deal will introduce Greentube's portfolio of slot games to players in the region via the Mynt platform.This marks
Ulrik Bengtsson has big shoes to fill as he steps into the CEO role at Sun International, succeeding Anthony Leeming effective July 1, or earlier pending his work permit.Leeming, 55, will retire early on December 31 after 26 years with the hospitality and gambling group, including eight as CEO. Leem
The company created networking opportunities by offering a strategically designed booth.Press release.- From March 10 to 12, Cape Town hosted the SiGMA Africa forum, and the 1xBet team was there. The brand's booth had a productive business atmosphere, where executives communicated with long-term pa
"Tower Rush", one of the latest slots from Galaxsys, has won its second award of the first quarter.Press release.- Galaxsys announced that "Tower Rush", one of its latest releases, has won its second award of the first quarter, by winning the title of "Best Crash Game of 2025" at the SiGMA Africa Aw
Sun International hailed a 60.6 per cent rise in revenue for its online gaming brand Sunbet across 2024, amid a decline in land-based gaming revenue. Sunbet revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024, hit ZAR1.2bn (£49.7m), helping continuing income for the African gaming operator group rise 5.
The company was recognized for its diverse portfolio of gaming solutions.Press release – EGT Digital won the "Best Slot Game Provider 2025" award at the prestigious SiGMA Africa Awards. In an official ceremony held on March 10 in Cape Town, the Bulgarian igaming provider received the award in recogn