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Welcome to the Gauteng Gambling Board

The Gauteng Gambling Board is a statutory body established in terms of section 3 of the Gauteng Gambling Act, No 4 of 1995 as amended.
Prior to August 1996, betting on horse-racing and other sporting events was the only form of legal gambling in Gauteng. During August 1996, the Gauteng Gambling Act, No 4 of 1995, was promulgated. This act legalized other forms of gambling in the Province and provided for the establishment of the Gauteng Gambling Board.
The following forms of activities are regulated by the Board in Gauteng:
  • Casino gaming
  • Betting on horse-racing and sporting events
  • Bingo
  • Limited payout gaming machines (Route and site operators)
  • The manufacturing and supply of gambling equipment

 

 

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Media Release

ERADICATION OF ILLEGAL GAMBLING FACILITIES

In a vigorous attempt to combat illegal gambling in the Province, the Gauteng Gambling Board together with the South African Police Services and the Director of Public Prosecutions established the Gauteng Gambling Unit (“the Unit”). The team consists of 7 police officers, 4 prosecutors and the Board's Law Enforcement Inspectorate with the South African Bureau of Standards providing expert evidence.
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ON-LINE GAMBLING TRANSACTIONS ARE OUTLAWED IN SOUTH AFRICA

On-line gambling is currently prohibited in South Africa. Herewith a ground-breaking ruling by the High Court of South Africa (Transvaal Provincial Division) on the jurisdiction of on-line gambling transactions in South Africa.
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GAUTENG TO ROLL OUT LIMITED PAYOUT MACHINES

The Gauteng Gambling Board announced that it has approved the roll out of limited payout (slot) machines across Gauteng. The licensing process is expected to commence during February 2008.
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