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South Africa online gambling activity rises 390% from 2021 to 2025, report finds

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The Solidarity Research Institute reported that online gambling activity in South Africa increased by 390% between 2021 and 2025. Its study said R1.5 trillion was wagered across the market in 2024/25, with online channels accounting for nearly three-quarters; operators retained about R74.5 billion in gross gambling revenue after winnings.

The figures give operators and regulators an account of online gambling’s growth and its share of market wagering.

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Murcia begins updating its gambling register for electronic bingo

The Murcia Tax Agency has begun changing the region’s General Gambling Register to cover electronic bingo formats regulated by Decree 164/2026, approved in September. The proposed changes would add sections for organisers, operators, distribution networks and technical systems used for electronic bingo.

The Murcia Tax Agency (ATRM) has formally begun amending the region's General Gambling Register to cover electronic bingo formats regulated by Decree 164/2026, approved in September.

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