Establishment of the NGB, its mandate, mission and vision
The National Gambling Board (NGB), an agency of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), is empowered by the National Gambling Act, 2004 (Act 7 of 2004) (‘the NGA’) to provide oversight over licensing and monitoring of licensees by provincial licensing authorities to ensure that national norms and standards are applied uniformly throughout the Republic. in relation to gambling throughout South Africa. The NGB’s strategic intent is to sustain and grow its regulatory capability to position South Africa as the pre-eminent jurisdiction with an exemplary and effectively regulated gambling industry.
The NGB is mandated by the NGA to enhance broad based public education, monitor socio-economic patterns of gambling activity within the Republic, ensure uniformity of legislation in the gambling industry, account for all legal gambling machines, devices and owners, licensed juristic and natural persons and excluded persons, and promote economic transformation and increased participation of HDIs in the mainstream gambling industry. In addition, the NGB monitors gambling sector performance, and conducts research to determine the socio-economic impact of illegal gambling in South Africa. This is achieved by balancing consumer choice and enjoyment against the risks associated with gambling and the wider potential economic and social impacts.
There are four (4) modes of gambling that are legal in South Africa, namely casinos, limited pay-out machines (LPMS), bingo and betting. Licences are granted provincially in each of these modes.
Vision
To position South Africa as the pre-eminent jurisdiction with an exemplary and effectively regulated gambling industry.
Mission
Lead the regulation of the gambling industry in the fulfilment of the National Gambling Act, 2004, through an effectively regulated and supervised gambling industry that upholds domestic, continental and internationally recognised standards of compliance.
Values
Professionalism; Moral integrity; Transparency; Commitment and consistency; Effective implementation of resolutions; Responsive communication; Teamwork; Respect and tolerance.
Our Responsibilities
The National Gambling Board is responsible for the oversight of the regulation of the gambling industry throughout the country, concurrently with Provincial Licensing Authorities (PLAs).
Evaluate the issuing of licenses by Provincial Licensing Authorities (PLAs)
Establish and maintain the National Central Electronic Monitoring System (NCEMS)
Establish and maintain national registers of: gambling machines and devices; informant; probity and excluded persons
Conduct oversight evaluation of PLAs to ensure norms and standards of the National Gambling Act are applied uniformly and consistently throughout the country
Assist PLAs to detect unlicensed gambling activities
Evaluate the compliance monitoring of licensees by PLAs
Research and Monitor market conduct and market share
Conduct broad-based public education about illegal and responsible gambling
Contact Details
Direct switchboard: 010 003-3475 | Email: info@ngb.org.za
All matters relating to fraud and corruption can be reported to fraudalert@ngb.org.za or 031 493 9237
1085 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028