Tighter online gambling rules: MPs told of challenges (opens original article in a new tab)

The National Gambling Board in South Africa is addressing challenges in regulating online gambling, including increased illegal activity and advertising, and is working with authorities and tech companies to block unlicensed platforms.

• National Gambling Board is compiling a report on challenges in regulating and advertising online gambling in South Africa
• Board is working with National Gambling Policy Council and government departments to address issues like bet exchanges and historical loss tracing
• NGB is collaborating with Google and Meta to block illegal online gambling websites