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South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal ruling limits Gauteng bookmakers’ roulette betting

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South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal ruled on 21 October 2025 that bookmakers licensed in Gauteng cannot offer roulette betting under the province’s gambling law, which limits their betting activity to sporting events. The South African Bookmakers’ Association said the ruling does not ban roulette or casino-style betting nationwide and that rules differ between provinces.

The ruling’s scope affects which betting products licensed bookmakers may offer in Gauteng, while other provinces have separate rules.

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SARGF and Free State board promote gambling-harm awareness in South Africa

The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation and Free State Gambling and Racing Board conducted a community awareness initiative in Free State, the report said. The outreach addresses legal and illegal gambling, player risks and support services; South Africa’s gambling industry turnover was approximately R1.5 trillion in 2024/25, according to the National Gambling Board.

An awareness-raising initiative in Free State communities was carried out by the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) together with the Free State Gambling and Racing Board (FSGLTA), according to the foundation. The campaign relies on continuing punter activations, in which regulators and foundation representatives go to local communities and licensed gambling venues. There they engage players directly on their gambling habits, point out potential risks and encourage ways to safeguard their well-being.

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