By SectorWire desk · · Updated
SABA asked NWGB to explain its legal authority to license betting exchanges in South Africa. Its statement dated 6 October 2026 followed a dispute with Betmatch about the extent of its authorisation.
SABA’s challenge puts NWGB’s exchange licensing authority and the scope of Betmatch’s authorisation under scrutiny.
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SABA’s challenge questions whether the North West Gambling Board had legal authority to issue Betmatch’s betting exchange licence.
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