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South Africa's R75bn Gambling Industry Has a Problem: The Online Market Is Outrunning the Rules

Mail & Guardian · 17 August 2026 at 15:51

South Africa's R75bn Gambling Industry Has a Problem: The Online Market Is Outrunning the Rules

South Africa’s gambling industry generated roughly R75 billion in gross gambling revenue (GGR) in 2024/25, up from R59.3 billion a year earlier — an increase of about 26%.

The striking part is not only the growth.

While consumers have moved rapidly towards websites and mobile betting services, regulators are now having to develop technical systems capable of finding and disrupting illegal operators online.

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