Source: Mpumalanga Economic Regulator
The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator lists gambling rules incorporating amendments and identifies 13 December 2021 as their effective date. The page shows a creation date of 16 August 2023 and a last-updated date of 15 May 2026.
The rules set the stated regulatory framework for gambling in Mpumalanga.
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The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator (MER) and the Nkangala District Teacher Development Governance Unit scheduled an awareness event at Matimba Secondary School in KwaMhlanga, South Africa, for 29 July 2026. The campaign addresses underage gambling, particularly online gambling, and underage alcohol consumption.
The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator announced a 14 July 2026 public notice about launching MER Connect, an online portal for licensing, compliance and regulatory services. The notice is addressed to gambling and liquor licensees, applicants and stakeholders.
The Mpumalanga Economic Regulator warned landlords in Mpumalanga that allowing unlicensed gambling on their premises could lead to criminal prosecution. It said penalties under the National Gambling Act can include fines of up to R10 million, imprisonment for up to 10 years, or both.
The fight against illegal gambling will define the future of gambling regulation worldwide, according to Vusi Mtsweni, CEO of the Mpumalanga Economic Regulator. Mtsweni said that consumer protection, rather than lost tax revenue, is the main concern, and that regulators must evolve alongside technology. He called for cooperation with banks, payment providers and other authorities on enforcement.
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.