MER says Mpumalanga bookmakers may bet on any lawful contingency
The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator said on 31 October 2025 that bookmakers licensed in Mpumalanga may offer bets on any lawful contingency under provincial law. It said the Supreme Court of Appeal ruling on roulette betting concerned Gauteng’s legislation and does not change betting offerings under Mpumalanga’s framework; the court did not rule on online or interactive gambling.
The clarification sets out how the ruling affects bookmakers licensed in Mpumalanga, including the scope of permitted betting markets.