Limpopo Gambling Board destroys more than 200 illegal gambling machines
The Limpopo Gambling Board destroyed more than 200 illegal gambling machines on 17 April 2026, reportedly. The machines had been confiscated across Limpopo’s five districts between July 2025 and June 2026. The board carried out the operation with the South African Police Service; MEC Tshitereke Matibe said it was intended to enforce the law and protect communities.
The destruction signals enforcement against unlicensed gambling machines across Limpopo, affecting operators and premises involved.