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North West Gambling Board reports R2.38bn revenue for 2026/27

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North West Gambling Board figures presented by provincial MEC Bitsa Lenkopane showed gross gambling revenue of R2.38 billion and tax contributions of R164.5 million for the 2026/27 financial year. The budget figures also reported 1,641 direct jobs and R7.6 million invested in community support programmes. The board said its priorities include intensified enforcement against illegal gambling.

The reported revenue, tax contribution and enforcement priorities give regulated operators and investors a measure of the sector’s provincial scale.

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NWGB and partners raise gambling-harm awareness at Baphiring Agricultural Hub

The North West Gambling Board, with the DEDECT consumer affairs unit and the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation, held an awareness session for young adults at the Baphiring Agricultural Hub in Ga-Phiri, Moses Kotane Local Municipality. The campaign, under the "Protect Your Money. Protect Your Future." initiative, warned against risky wagering. Community leaders called for wider youth and parent workshops.

The North West Gambling Board (NWGB), with the Consumer Affairs Unit of the Department of Economic Development, Environment, Conservation and Tourism (DEDECT) and the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF), held an awareness session for young adults at the Baphiring Agricultural Hub in Ga-Phiri, in the Mabaalstad region of Moses Kotane Local Municipality. The session formed part of the "Protect Your Money. Protect Your Future." initiative, which warns young people against risky wagering.

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