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'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
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
