South Africa

South Africa's gambling regulator says online casino-style gambling remains illegal, but betting revenue continues to surge across the country.

New guidance from South Africa's gambling authorities aims to clarify how remote gambling servers should be treated under existing regulatory frameworks.

South African casino giant Sun International is placing increasing emphasis on digital gambling as online betting and gaming continue reshaping the industry.

South Africa’s Gauteng gambling regulator is facing leadership disruption after the provincial government dismissed the board chair over alleged workplace governance violations.

South Africa’s Gauteng Gambling Board is facing a major governance crisis after a forensic investigation led to the immediate dismissal of its CEO and suspension of its CFO.

South African CEOs are warning that rapid betting growth is contributing to worsening household debt pressure, with concerns mounting over the wider economic impact of gambling losses.

South Africa’s Treasury is weighing a new tax on online betting revenue, with policymakers positioning the move as part of a broader response to gambling-related harm.

South Africa’s National Gambling Board has issued a warning after reports of fraudsters impersonating officials and attempting to extract payments from gambling operators.

Payment infrastructure is becoming a major focus for African gaming operators as casinos and sportsbooks expand across multiple regulated markets.

Authorities in Eswatini are dealing with growing legal pressure after a large-scale crackdown on illegal online gambling and fraud operations involving foreign nationals.