What the NGB notice says
In its media release, the NGB said the notice was issued to provincial licensing authorities in terms of sections 33 and 34 of the National Gambling Act, and provides guidance on compliance obligations relating to remote gambling infrastructure and technical standards.
The board also pointed to the National Gambling Act’s prohibition on unauthorised interactive gaming.
A person must not engage in or make available an interactive game
Why remote gambling servers are the focus
The NGB says remote gambling servers (RGS) are systems designed to facilitate interactive or remote gambling and do not constitute lawful gambling systems under South Africa’s current legislative framework.
It also stressed that the technical standard often referenced in gambling certification, SANS 1718-4:2018 (Edition 3), applies only to wagering and record-keeping systems (WRS) and does not provide for testing or certifying remote gambling servers as standalone systems.
What NRCS has directed provinces and operators to do
The NRCS directive, as set out by the NGB, includes three practical outcomes: remote gambling servers must not be submitted for certification, the NRCS will not issue/renew/extend letters of certification for them, and any prior certifications have lapsed or will lapse on expiry.
Key actions (as stated by the NGB)
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Requirement
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What it means in practice
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No SANS 1718 certification for RGS
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Servers can’t be approved using the gambling standards process
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Use certified WRS only
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Operators must use wagering/record systems compliant with SANS 1718
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Provincial enforcement
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Provinces should prohibit approval/continued use of RGS and act on non-compliance
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What happens next
The NGB said it will monitor implementation across all provinces and report to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition on compliance levels, enforcement outcomes and broader industry impact.
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