In Africa’s most developed economy and gambling market, an opposition political party is seeking to shake up national gambling legislation with a new bill. South Africa’s Democratic Alliance (DA), the centrist/centre-right opposition to the ruling African National Congress (ANC), has proposed the ‘Remote Gambling Bill, 2022’ to the country’s legislature. The bill aims to regulate issuing of licences to be …
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Sean Coleman: diversification must be high on South Africa’s betting agenda
The South African betting market is in good stead to become a global betting powerhouse over the next few years, but operators need to be able to diversify their products should the industry wish to grow further. That was according to Sean Coleman, CEO of the South African Bookmakers Association and MD of BetData. In an interview with SBC News, …
Read More »SBC & SABA seal partnership ahead of SBC Digital Summit Africa
SBC and the South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) have agreed a strategic partnership ahead of October’s SBC Digital Summit Africa virtual conference and exhibition. SABA is the leading trade association for sports betting operators in South Africa and, during its 69-year history, has established itself as a respected voice within the industry and among regulators. The agreement will see SABA …
Read More »SBC Digital Summit Africa announces big-name speaker roster
The SBC Digital Summit Africa virtual conference and exhibition will feature the strongest speaker line-up ever assembled for an African betting and gaming industry event, with 60 senior executives set to share their experiences of working in markets across the continent. The speaker roster for the event on 6 – 7 October is packed with people who have hands-on experience …
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