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South Africa’s appeal court bars bookmakers from offering online casino games

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South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal ruled that bookmakers cannot offer roulette or other casino-style games online, according to the National Gambling Board. The ruling also says casino games cannot be presented as contingency bets, which must relate to future real events. The board urged provincial licensing authorities to monitor compliance and take action where required.

Bookmakers and provincial authorities must account for the ruling’s limits on online casino-style games and enforcement of licence conditions.

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