South Africa’s gambling sector reports ZAR75bn revenue for 2024–25
South Africa’s National Gambling Board and National Lotteries Commission presented figures to Parliament showing gambling revenue of ZAR75bn in the 2024–25 financial year. The NGB reported that online betting gross gaming revenue rose 60% year on year, while lawmakers raised concerns about illegal online gambling; the board said it plans to strengthen monitoring and target unlicensed operations.
Operators face increased scrutiny as the NGB plans stronger oversight of provincial authorities and action against unlicensed gambling.