NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD WARNS THE PUBLIC ABOUT ILLEGAL GAMBLING SCAM PLATFORMS AND FAKE BETTING APPS DURING THE 2026 SOCCER WORLD CUP TOURNAMENT.
As we approach the anticipated 2026 Soccer World Cup season, the National Gambling Board (NGB) encourages members of the public to practice responsible gambling and cautions them to remain vigilant against the growing number of illegal online gambling scam platforms and fake betting applications targeting South Africans.
ILLEGAL GAMBLING COULD COST YOU EVERYTHING: NGB WARNS THE PUBLIC AS MILLIONS IN UNLAWFUL WINNINGS ARE FORFEITED.
The National Gambling Board (“NGB”), in the execution of its statutory mandate in terms of the National Gambling Act, 2004 (Act 7 of 2004) (“NGA”), continues to take enforcement measures aimed at combating unlawful gambling activities in South Africa.
NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD MEDIA RESPONSE TO CLARIFY VERIFIED GAMBLING OPERATORS WEB PORTAL
The National Gambling Board (“NGB”) notes the recent commentary regarding the NGB Verified Gambling Operators Web Portal currently available on the NGB website and wishes to reiterate the purpose and importance of this initiative in protecting members of the public against illegal gambling activities in South Africa.
STATEMENT BY THE NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD (NGB) WARNING AGAINST IMPERSONATION OF NGB OFFICIALS AND FRAUDULENT ACTIVITIES
The National Gambling Board (“NGB”) wishes to alert all Provincial Licensing Authorities (“PLAs”), licensed gambling operators, stakeholders, and members of the public to an incident involving an individual/s falsely claiming to be an employee/s or authorised representative/s of the NGB.
NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD LAUNCHES VERIFIED GAMBLING OPERATORS WEB PORTAL TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC AND THE ECONOMY BY PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING WITH LOCALLY LICENSED GAMBLING OPERATORS AND TO ERADICATE ILLEGAL GAMBLING
The National Gambling Board (“NGB”) is pleased to announce the official launch of a dedicated online platform that provides the public with access to a consolidated and comprehensive list of all legal and verified licensed gambling operators in South Africa.
NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD CLARIFIES REGULATORY POSITION ON REMOTE GAMBLING SERVERS (RGS)
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has issued a formal notice to all Provincial Licensing
Authorities (PLAs) clarifying the regulatory status of Remote Gambling Servers (RGS) in South Africa. The notice, issued in terms of sections 33 and 34 of the National Gambling Act, 2004 (Act No. 7 of 2004) (the NGA), provides guidance on compliance obligations in respect of remote gambling infrastructure and applicable technical standards.
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
