NGB NOTICE TO PLAS REGARDING THE REGULATORY TREATMENT OF REMOTE GAMBLING SERVERS (RGS) IN SOUTH AFRICA
This notice is issued in terms of section 33 and 34 of the NGA to clarify the regulatory status of Remote Gambling Servers (RGS) in South Africa and to provide guidance to the Provincial Licensing Authorities (PLAs), regarding compliance with the National Gambling Act, 2004 (Act No. 7 of 2004) (“the Act”) and applicable SANS 1718 Technical Standards
NGB AND NSFAS PARTNER TO SUPPORT STUDENTS’ SUCCESS AT TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS AND STRENGTHEN RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING AWARENESS
The National Gambling Board (NGB) and the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) have initiated a strategic partnership aimed at raising awareness at tertiary institutions, protecting students from gambling-related harm, and safeguarding the public funds allocated for education.
GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NOTICE – AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL GAMBLING REGULATIONS, 2004
Government Gazette Notice – Amendments to the National Gambling Regulations, 2004
THE ACTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF NGB SENDS HIS FESTIVE WELL WISHES TO THE GAMBLING REGULATION INDUSTRY
In his message the Acting CEO of NGB stressed the importance of responsible gambling and ensuring that those who gamble only gamble on the licensed environment for them to be fully protected by the South African laws of the gambling industry
NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD WARNS SOUTH AFRICANS AGAINST ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMBLING AND URGES RESPONSIBLE PLAY DURING THE FESTIVE SEASON
As millions of South Africans prepare for the festive season, the National Gambling Board
(“NGB”) is issuing a strong warning regarding the surge in illegal online gambling platforms,
while urging consumers to gamble responsibly and seek help early if they experience signs of
problem gambling. December is historically a period of increased gambling activity, which
places financially vulnerable consumers at heightened risk.
NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD URGES THE PUBLIC TO REPORT NON-COMPLIANT GAMBLING ADVERTISING
The National Gambling Board (“NGB”), as mandated by the National Gambling Act, 2004 (Act
7 of 2004) (“National Gambling Act”), to ensure that members of the public who participate in
any licenced gambling activity are protected, has observed the increasing prevalence of
gambling-related advertising that contravenes the National Gambling Act, 2004 (Act 7 of 2004)
and the National Gambling Regulations, 2004.
COMPLIANCE WITH GAMBLING ADVERTISING PROVISIONS IN TERMS OF THE NATIONAL GAMBLING ACT, 2004 AND PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION
The National Gambling Board (“NGB”) has noted with concern the increasing prevalence of
gambling-related advertising that appears to contravene the provisions of the National
Gambling Act, 2004 (Act 7 of 2004) (“NGA”), read in conjunction with the National Gambling
Regulations, 2004 (“NGR”). Furthermore, the National Gambling Policy Council (“NGPC”)
held in October 2025 tasked the NGB, in collaboration with the Provincial Licensing Authorities
(“PLAs”), to implement actions to deal with advertisements and promotions that contravene
the NGA.
DO NOT ROLL THE DICE ON FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE ACT COMPLIANCE
The variety, frequency and volumes of transactions that take place in gambling institutions
make this sector vulnerable to criminals looking for ways to launder and legitimise their
ill-gotten gains
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