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South Africa’s NGB explains how law defines interactive gambling

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Source: National Gambling Board (SA)

South Africa’s National Gambling Board described the legal definition of an interactive game in educational material dated 14 September 2020. The National Gambling Act 2004 defines it as a gambling game played or available through an internet-accessed electronic agent, with an exception for games available only at licensed premises where the licensee is authorised to offer them.

The definition clarifies which internet-based games fall within South Africa’s interactive-gambling legislation.

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South Africa’s gambling boards run underage and illegal gambling awareness campaigns

South Africa’s National Gambling Board and North West Gambling Board, working with CoGTA community development workers, held awareness activities in North West province. They spoke with commuters, residents and school pupils about underage gambling, illegal operators and how to report unlawful activity.

The National Gambling Board (NGB) ran awareness initiatives in North West province alongside the North West Gambling Board (NWGB) and CoGTA community development workers, according to the NGB. The aim was to warn the public about the dangers of underage and illegal gambling. Commuters, residents and school pupils were among those reached.

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