South African Gambling News & Regulation Updates
Latest news on South African gambling regulation, licensing, industry developments and responsible gambling. Updated regularly from official and verified industry sources.
Latest update: March 2026
Latest articles
Earlier updates
SA Gambling Board Issues New Responsible Gambling Standards
Updated safer-play obligations now apply to all licensed betting operators.
Hollywoodbets Reports Record March Turnover
The KZN-headquartered bookmaker posts strong Q1 2026 betting volumes.
NLC Announces Lottery Good Causes Grant Cycle 2026
R2.8 billion in good-cause funding to be distributed in the current cycle.
Betway SA Expands Esports Betting Markets
New CS2 and Valorant markets added to the Betway South Africa platform.
Mpumalanga Economic Regulator Renews Emnotweni Licence
Five-year renewal granted following compliance review.
FNB to Block Gambling Transactions on Request from March 2026
First South African bank to offer proactive gambling payment blocks.
Western Cape Gambling Board Releases Annual Report 2025
WCGRB annual report shows 8% increase in sports betting gross gaming revenue.
Sun International Reports Improved Trading at Sun City
Improved international tourism and domestic visitors drive Sun City performance.
Regulatory bodies we track
National oversight and coordination of provincial gambling regulations under the National Gambling Act 2004.
Licences and regulates casinos, bookmakers, bingo and LPMs in Gauteng province.
Regulates all gambling including online sports betting operators based in Western Cape.
Regulates casinos, betting and gaming in KwaZulu-Natal.
Regulates the National Lottery operated by Ithuba Holdings and administers good-cause distributions.
Oversees anti-money laundering compliance for gambling operators, including KYC and reporting obligations.
Regulation updates
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