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National Gambling Board seeks foreign help over illegal online gambling

Enforcement & compliance

South Africa’s National Gambling Board is engaging overseas regulators to address offshore gambling platforms targeting local customers without domestic approval. The board estimates unlicensed activity at up to R5 trillion, compared with about R75 billion in turnover for licensed online operators over the past year. It has also proposed policy discussions on online gambling, betting exchanges and tracing historical losses.

Overseas regulatory cooperation and proposed policy discussions could shape enforcement against offshore platforms targeting South African customers.

Earlier fines and penalties by National Gambling Board

DateCompanyAmountStoryAppeal status
Hollywoodbets, BetwayNot statedSouth Africa’s National Gambling Board seeks website-blocking supportNot stated
Not namedNot statedNational Gambling Board welcomes prosecution over illegal gambling in LimpopoNot stated
Not namedNot statedSouth Africa's NGB warns of illegal betting rise before World CupNot stated

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