Casino
July 20, 2026
Playson Pushes Further Afield in South Africa – Teams Up with Hollywoodbets
Playson continues to seek new commercial opportunities and realize them. In the latest such attempt, the supplier has teamed up with Hollywoodbets, a prominent South African operator, allowing the studio to expand in the jurisdiction further and make its products more readily available to local players. Playson Pushes into South Africa, Part of Broader Regional […]
Sports
June 16, 2026
Czech Republic vs South Africa Odds, Prediction & Picks: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage
The clash between the Czech Republic and South Africa is another highly-anticipated game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Both teams lost their opening games in the competition, but are willing to ensure their progression onto the next group stage. They will have to pry away a victory for this to happen, with the Czech […]
Casino
March 9, 2026
Blueprint Gaming Expands in South Africa With Hollywoodbets
Blueprint Gaming, the author of such blockbuster games and series such as Cash Strikes, Fishin’ Frenzy, and the iGaming interpretation of the beloved Ted franchise, is back with a new important geographical expansion. South African Operator Hollywoodbets Gets Another Content Facelift with Blueprint Gaming This time, the company is pushing further afield in one of […]
Blockchain
November 13, 2025
Super Group Enters the Digital Currency Sector with ZAR Supercoin
Super Group, the company behind Betway and Spin, announced the launch of a new stablecoin called ZAR Supercoin. The new digital currency has been developed primarily for use in African markets, the company said. Super Group Launches an Africa-Oriented Stablecoin According to Super Group’s official announcement, ZAR Supercoin is a stable digital currency that has […]
Casino
November 7, 2025
Elderly Woman Accused of Drugging and Robbing Casino Patrons Sentenced
A woman in South Africa has been stealing money from senior citizens who were also casino patrons, with one case pinning Hannah Naidoo, herself 74 years of age, as the party responsible for a $19,000 theft. Woman Targets Trusting Casino Patrons, Risks Their Lives to Steal Jewelry, Money Naidoo was convicted of aggravated robbery in […]
Legal
September 16, 2025
Court Makes Gamblers Repay $750K from Glitched Instant Lucky 7 Game
Judge Robin George Mossop in the Pietermaritzburg High Court in South Africa has ruled that over 100 gamblers must repay approximately $750,000 in winnings from the “Instant Lucky 7” instant-lottery game, developed by Betgames and hosted on the online gambling platform Hollywood Sportsbook KwaZulu-Natal. The game operated for only seven days during Christmas week in […]
Casino
August 7, 2025
Plaintiff Seeks Damages from Cape Town Casino in Electrocution Case
A case involving a popular casino in Cape Town, South Africa, has seen the parents whose child was electrocuted near an ice rink secure a qualified win in court. On August 5, the Western Cape High Court ruled that SunWest International, which operates the GrandWest Casino, is indeed liable for damages for gross negligence. The […]
Industry
June 19, 2025
Up to 41% of Low-Income South Africans Gamble to Pay Bills
Experts in South Africa are sounding the alarm, saying that many low-income people, as much as 41% of them, turn to gambling in an effort to pay bills and rent. They suggest a combination of stricter rules and educating the public in order to stop the concerning trend. A Large Portion of South Africans Are […]
Casino
April 2, 2025
Greentube Expands Presence in South African Market with Goldrush
Greentube has expanded in South Africa through a new partnership with Goldrush, a prominent local operator that will allow the supplier to further consolidate its standing in the local and highly-coveted iGaming market in the country. Greentube Strikes Gold with New South African Partnership South Africa has been quickly catching the eye of international suppliers, […]
Industry
January 24, 2025
South Africa Lawmaker Proposes Sin Tax as Gambling Surges
South African lawmakers have proposed a “sin tax” on gambling as the industry surges. Politicians have also expressed concern about the fact that many people in the country gamble in order to deal with the cost of living and not for fun. African Gambling Grows But So Does Harm At first glance, the South African […]