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After the pandemic, South Africa’s casinos reflect on Covid

South Africa is a mature casino market and a country where online gambling is still very much developing. Casinos were first licensed in 1996 through the passage of the National Gambling Act. Before this, all gambling except horse racing was illegal in the country. Despite illegality, nine casinos operated pre-1996, with Sun City being the most…

Covid ・ 07 September 2023

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Western Cape Gambling Board wins appeal on tax payable by casinos

The Western Cape Gambling Board has been successful in its appeal against a Western Cape High Court judgment regarding the assessment of gambling tax payable by casino licence holders Grandwest and Worcester casinos. The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) this week upheld an appeal over whether'freeplay credits', used to bet in slot machines attract…

Law ・ 05 September 2023

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SA has made over R34 billion in Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR)

South Africa's gross gaming revenue exceeded R34 billion in FY 2021/22, and based on the amazing performance of some of the greatest industry players in the country, the number is getting even higher as we speak. Also, the latest data provided by the National Gambling Board shows that the gross gambling revenue experienced a 48% increase between…

Industry ・ 06 June 2023

TechCentral

Sun International hits jackpot with cloud contact centre solution

The Sun International Group operates a diverse portfolio of hospitality and gaming assets, including world-class five-star hotels, premier resorts and modern casinos in prime locations. Included in this is SunBet Sport Betting, a premier online betting platform that offers various online betting options. The Sun International contact centre is a…

Winnings ・ 09 June 2022

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Sun International ups the ante with R6, 8 million Slots Tournament

Not only does Sun International's 2022 Slots Royale Tournament promise to be a right royal affair, it will also make someone R1 million richer, with other players sharing in the spoils of a further R5, 8 million in cash and rewards. The six-week tournament kicked-off at the end of February. The final will take place at Time Square Casino in Tshwane…

Tournaments ・ 01 April 2022

CapeTalk

Young people at increasing risk of gambling addiction? You bet, says expert

Lester Kiewit is joined by clinical psychologist Dr Keitumetse Disemelo to discuss gambling addiction among young people. - The use of gambling sites and online casinos increased greatly since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic - Younger people are at particular risk of becoming compulsive gamblers says, psychologist Dr Keitumetse Disemelo The ease…

Gambling Addiction ・ 26 January 2022

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Evolution goes live in South Africa with SunBet

volution has gone live in South Africa with online gaming services for SunBet, the online betting arm of Sun International Hotel and Casino Group, announced the company on Wednesday. The live casino content provider will power online live games for SunBet through an agreement with Bede Gaming. The SunBet online sportsbook, which now includes…

Sports ・ 01 September 2021

Moneyweb

The casino always wins

Sun International's Boardwalk Casino complex in Nelson Mandela Bay. Image: Supplied Sun International is recovering, if the set of results for the six months to end-June 2021 is anything to go by. The hotel and gaming group made a point of including results for the first six months of 2019 - before the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent business…

Covid ・ 31 August 2021

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How Is Africa's Relationship With Gambling Evolving

Africa is a beautiful continent known for its rich mineral wealth, black gold, and spectacular wildlife. Not just that, what many people aren't aware of is that most countries from this continent have continued to improve over the years, making way for industries to pop up everywhere - including casinos. In fact, massive casinos were actually…

Religion ・ 17 August 2021

ITWeb

SA wannabe online gamblers’ long wait as regulation drags

SA's online gambling industry has been waiting for almost 10 years for the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) to develop a regulatory framework for e-gambling, resulting in huge tax and revenue losses for the economy. This is the word from Nitesh Matai, GM of SunBet, the online betting arm of casino and resort hotel chain Sun…

Law ・ 01 July 2021

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‘Lack of regulation hampers growth of gambling sector’

ONLINE gambling and betting platforms have gained irreversible traction through the Covid-19 lockdown periods, but the lack of government regulation is hampering the sector as the industry grows into multi billions of revenue, according to Sunbet, a subsidiary of Sun International Resorts. A virtual conference was held this week looking at the…

Law ・ 25 June 2021

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Carousel Casino Equipped with Innovative IGT Management System

South Africa's famous Carousel Casino has reopened under new management and with a new casino management system from International Gaming Technology (IGT). South Africa's famous Carousel Casino has reopened under new leadership and with a new casino management system from International Gaming Technology (IGT). The IGT Advantage casino management…

Travel ・ 07 May 2021

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Business Insider South Africa

Casinos reportedly hope to reopen in July, with every second slot machine turned off

South African casinos believe they'll be able to open their doors to the public again soon, probably within a couple of weeks, though gambling floors may look a little different, Moneyweb reported on Friday. There "is no reason" why casinos can't open again on 1 July, Tsogo Sun Gaming CEO Chris du Toit told Moneyweb journalist Suren Naidoo. And…

Sports ・ 07 May 2021