Western Cape challenges South Africa gambling bill’s proposed central monitoring system
The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board has objected to South Africa’s National Gambling Bill, reportedly, citing provincial authority, duplicated monitoring systems and risks to provincial revenue. The bill proposes a national electronic monitoring system and expanded powers for a national inspectorate. The National Council of Provinces rejected the bill, and a mediation process is under way.
The bill’s monitoring system and inspectorate powers are contested over provincial authority, costs and revenue, with mediation under way.