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BtoBet: Transforming the South African iGaming industry into a model for Africa

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South Africa (SA) is deemed by many industry experts as the greatest opportunity when it comes to the gambling industry in Africa.  The country is, according to BtoBet Chairman Alessandro Fried, way ahead of its neighbours in terms of technological infrastructure.  All factors are indicating that should the country introduce a legal framework and regularise its online market, the chances …

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SA National Gambling Board to be scrapped

SBC News SA National Gambling Board to be scrapped

South Africa’s National Gambling Board is to be scrapped after controversy surrounding international expenses, according to Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies. The minister said that the National Gambling Board – which spent R4.1m (£230,000) on travel in the last three years, including a trip to Las Vegas which cost over R1m (£56,000) – told Parliament that the organisation would …

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