A report on South Africa’s gambling market cites the National Gambling Board as estimating annual industry value at about ZAR30bn. It also describes SoftSwiff’s acquisition of a majority stake in wagering software provider Turfsport, without giving a deal date or value.
The cited market estimate and acquisition offer operators and investors context on South Africa’s gambling sector.
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The DC Lottery and Monumental Sports & Entertainment announced a $5 Washington Capitals scratch ticket in Washington, DC, in October 2018. The game offered more than $1.2m in cash prizes, including two $50,000 top prizes, plus second-chance draws for experiences and merchandise.
The Office of Lottery and Gaming approved FanDuel as Intralot’s sports wagering subcontractor in Washington, DC, the office said. Intralot will pay an initial $5m fee during the current fiscal year and take on OLG’s existing sports wagering operating costs. FanDuel’s mobile platform is expected to launch in the District this spring, with retail kiosks replacing GambetDC’s on a phased basis.
Evoplay announced the launch of Player Space, a loyalty and retention system for online casino play. Its Season Pass has 15 progression levels, with players earning experience points and crystals redeemable for rewards; Evoplay said the system is available to its casino, aggregator and platform partners.
Games developer Evoplay announced the launch of Player Space, a loyalty and retention system for online casinos. The system spans Evoplay’s game catalogue and is intended to keep players engaged throughout each season.
The DC Lottery launched three MONOPOLY scratch tickets in the District on 2 October 2024. The games, licensed by Scientific Games, are priced at $2, $5 and $10 and offer a combined $2.9m in cash prizes, with top prizes ranging from $5,000 to $100,000.
The DC Lottery launched a $5 Washington Commanders scratcher and an online Expander e-Instant game on 6 August 2025. The scratcher offers cash prizes totalling more than $1.2 million, while the e-Instant has a top prize of $150,000; both include second-chance prize opportunities.