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Mpumalanga records R22.25bn gambling GGR in FY2024/25

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Mpumalanga recorded gambling gross gaming revenue of R22.25 billion in FY2024/25, second only to the Western Cape's R23.13 billion, according to figures from South Africa's National Gambling Board. Mpumalanga Economic Regulator chief executive Vusi Mtsweni attributed the province's share of national GGR to its regulatory reputation and governance.

The figures show operators and investors the scale of gambling revenue in Mpumalanga relative to other provinces.

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South Africa’s gambling boards run underage and illegal gambling awareness campaigns

South Africa’s National Gambling Board and North West Gambling Board, working with CoGTA community development workers, held awareness activities in North West province. They spoke with commuters, residents and school pupils about underage gambling, illegal operators and how to report unlawful activity.

The National Gambling Board (NGB) ran awareness initiatives in North West province alongside the North West Gambling Board (NWGB) and CoGTA community development workers, according to the NGB. The aim was to warn the public about the dangers of underage and illegal gambling. Commuters, residents and school pupils were among those reached.

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