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DigiPlus receives three Western Cape gambling licence approvals

Licences & markets

DigiPlus Interactive said the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board approved three licences: a National Manufacturer Licence, a Bookmaker Licence and a Bookmaker Premises Licence. The company said the approvals enable its entry into South Africa through the Western Cape, which accounted for about 31% of national online gaming revenue in 2025.

The approvals give DigiPlus regulatory permission to enter the Western Cape gambling market through three licence categories.

Earlier licence decisions by Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
SA Gaming, BMM TestlabsNot statedSA Gaming secures BMM certification for games in South AfricaNot stated
EveryMatrixNot statedEveryMatrix receives Western Cape approval to supply platforms in South AfricaNot stated
EveryMatrixNot statedEveryMatrix secures South African manufacturer’s licence for platform supplyNot stated
EveryMatrixNot statedWestern Cape board licenses EveryMatrix to supply gambling platform technologyNot stated
SA GamingNot statedSA Gaming says Western Cape board granted South African manufacturer licenceNot stated

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