Gambling in South Africa
Gambling is also called betting on something valuable, with the awareness of risk and the hope of winning; the result of a game, competition, or an uncertain event may be determined by chance or have an unexpected result because of the player's miscalculation.[1]
Gambling in South Africa had been prohibited from 1967 till 1994. In 1994, the government of South Africa allowed the operation of land-based casinos. Thus, the gambling business was partially legalized.
History[edit]
Restrictions of gambling business in South Africa began started in 1967. South Africa’s government signed the Gambling Act of 1965 and prohibited all gambling activities except betting on horse racing as it was considered a sports activity. By 1995, there were opened about 2000 illegal casinos. In 1996, the operation of land-based casinos was legalized after the government was changed. [2] In the late 1970s, casinos began to function in the bantustans (independent areas which are called homelands) of Venda, Ciskei, Transkei, and Bophuthatswana.[3]
National Gambling Act of 1996[edit]
The National Gambling Act of 1996 included provisions regarding the regulation of gambling activities and the promotion of uniform norms and standards concerning gambling in South Africa. It added definitions to different notions concerning the gambling industry. Moreover, there was described the distribution of 40 gambling licenses among the provinces and given information about liability. It also established the National Gambling Board, a responsibility of the organization for the supervision and regulation of gambling activity. This change in legislation led to creating different gambling activities like legal casinos and a national lottery.[4]
In 2004, the government repealed the Act of 1996 Act.
In 2008, the authorities of the government passed The National Gambling Amendment Act.
Regulation of Gambling business in 2021[edit]
Nowadays, it is allowed land-based casinos and betting. As far as concerning online gambling activities, it is still prohibited.[5]
Legalization of Online Gambling Business in South Africa[edit]
It is possible to legalize the online gambling business in South Africa to obtain a gambling license in offshore jurisdictions, such as Curacao, Malta, Alderney, Comoros, Cyprus, and many others.
External links[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Dan Glimne. "Gambling". britannica.com. britannica.com. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ↑ "Legal South African Online Casino Sites for 2021". legalgamblingandthelaw.com. legalgamblingandthelaw.com. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
- ↑ Stephen P. Rule; Terezinha Da Silva; Chris Sibanyoni (2000). The Social Impact of Gambling in South Africa. HSRC Press. p. 8. ISBN 0-7969-1971-2. Search this book on
- ↑ National Gambling Act, 1996 [No. 33 of 1996] – G 17307
- ↑ "Online Gambling Remains Unlawful in South Africa". Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 2 December 2011. Unknown parameter
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