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• Industry Alarm as Proposed 20% Gambling Tax Threatens South African Bookmakers

  Published: Mar 7, 2026

  Section: Markets

  The South African Bookmakers Association has issued a stark warning regarding a proposed 20% gambling tax, arguing it could collapse legitimate businesses and drive consumers towar...

• Proposed 20% Gambling Tax Could Decimate Licensed Bookmakers And Fuel R50 Billion Illegal Offshore Market

  Published: Mar 5, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The South African Bookmakers Association has issued a dire warning regarding a proposed 20% gambling tax, stating it would raise the total tax burden on legal operators to nearly 3...

• South African High Court Reinforces Online Gambling Ban Following Major Legal Ruling Against International Operators

  Published: Feb 28, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The South African High Court has reaffirmed the illegality of interactive online gambling, effectively banning various digital gaming operations across the country. The ruling clar...