THE NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD AND ADVERTISING REGULATORY BOARD MOVE TO STRENGTHEN OVERSIGHT OF GAMBLING ADVERTISING
The National Gambling Board (NGB) and the Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) have entered into a formal partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation in the monitoring of gambling advertising and the protection of consumers across traditional and digital advertising platforms.
THE NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD JOINS AFRICA SAFER GAMBLING WEEK TO ADVANCE PLAYER PROTECTION
The National Gambling Board (NGB) in collaboration with AiA will join African gambling regulators and gambling industry stakeholders across the African continent in observing Africa Safer Gambling Week from 7 to 11 September 2026, as part of a collective effort to strengthen responsible gambling, player protection and public awareness across African gambling markets.
NATIONAL TASK TEAM – FORCE RISK TO RESPONSIBILITY OFFICIAL MEDIA PRESS STATEMENT
A MULTI-STAKEHOLDER NATIONAL INITIATIVE AIMED AT EMPOWERING STUDENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH FINANCIAL WELLNESS EDUCATION, RESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOURAL AWARENESS, AND PREVENTION FOCUSED ENGAGEMENT.
THE NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD URGES SOUTH AFRICANS TO PROTECT HOUSEHOLD INCOME AMID RISING UNEMPLOYMENT PRESSURES
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has called on South Africans to safeguard their household finances and exercise caution when participating in gambling activities following the release of Statistics South Africa's Quarterly Labour Force Survey for the second quarter of 2026 which paints a concerning picture of the economic pressures facing many South Africans.
THE ILLEGAL GAMBLING TASK TEAM OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT FORUM LAUNCHED GROUND OPERATIONS TO COMBAT ILLEGAL GAMBLING IN LIMPOPO
The National Gambling Board (NGB), working with the Limpopo Gambling Board, Mpumalanga Economic Regulator, North West Gambling Board and the South African Police Service (SAPS), constituted under the newly established Illegal Gambling Task Team (IGTT) of the Law Enforcement Forum has concluded the first disruptive operations.
ERRATUM TO NGB EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO BLOCK ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMBLING WEBSITES
The NGB hereby amends the expression of interest (EOI) for the provision of a monitoring, tracking, blocking and reporting solution to detect and prevent illicit gambling activities undertaken online, which was issued on the 30th of June 2026. Refer to the erratum read in conjunction with EOI that was published on the 30th of June 2026. Alternatively, service providers can refer to the revised EOI as attached.
NGB EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TO BLOCK ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMBLING WEBSITES
Call for expression of interest (eoi) for the provision of a monitoring, tracking, blocking and reporting solution to detect and prevent illicit gambling activities undertaken online.
NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD WELCOMES SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION OF ILLEGAL GAMBLING OPERATION IN LIMPOPO
The National Gambling Board (NGB) welcomes the successful prosecution of individuals involved in an illegal gambling operation in Hoedspruit, Limpopo, following a joint enforcement operation conducted by the Limpopo Gambling Board and the South African Police Service (SAPS).
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.
