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South African Gambling Industry Sees Major Impact Due to COVID-19 Outbreak and Restrictions

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The “The South African Gambling Industry in South Africa 2020” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

South Africa’s gambling industry reported mixed results last year. While the casino segment continued to generate the lion’s share of total gross gambling revenue, its market share declined markedly as bingo, betting and limited payout machines became popular. Online gambling had been increasingly taking share from on-the-ground casinos and other betting outlets. Although casinos generated higher revenues than other forms of gambling, the National Lottery attracted the highest number of players.

Coronavirus: Horse racing and sports events have been cancelled or postponed indefinitely since the coronavirus outbreak, and totalisators, casinos, bingo halls and other gambling establishments have been closed until further notice. While the traditional gambling industry is facing unparalleled losses, online gambling sites have reported a surge in activity since the national lockdown came into effect on 27 March 2020. While online casinos worldwide have reported a sharp increase in gambling, as lockdown periods are extended and financial stresses intensify, analysts say that people may become increasingly hesitant to spend money on non-essential pastimes, such as gambling. There are also concerns about the slow resumption of business at casinos once the lockdown ends.

This report on the South African Gambling Industry includes comprehensive information on the sector and its subsectors including the lottery, casinos, limited payout machines, bingo and betting including betting on horse racing. There are profiles of 21 companies and national and provincial gambling boards in the sector. Profiled companies include major players such as Tsogo Sun, which completed the unbundling of its hotel division and Sun International, which announced plans to increase its holding in hotel and casino resort Sibaya. Others include Ithuba, which manages the lottery and Phumelela Gaming and Leisure, a major player in horse racing.

Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

2. Description of the Industry
2.1. Industry Value Chain
2.2. Geographic Position

3. Size of the Industry

4. State of the Industry
4.1. Local
4.1.1. Corporate Actions
4.1.2. Regulations
4.1.3. Enterprise Development and Social Economic Development
4.2. Continental
4.3. International

5. Influencing Factors
5.1. Economic Environment
5.2. Illicit Gambling, Fraud and other Criminal Activities
5.3. Regulatory Uncertainty
5.4. Rising Operational Costs
5.5. Technology, Research and Development (R&D) and Innovation
5.6. Negative Social Consequences of Gambling
5.7. Labour
5.8. Environmental Concerns

6. Competition
6.1. Barriers to Entry

7. SWOT Analysis

8. Outlook

9. Industry Associations

10. References
10.1. Publications
10.2. Websites

Company Profiles

  • Eastern Cape Gambling And Betting Board
  • Egoli Gaming (Pty) Ltd
  • Free State Gambling, Liquor And Tourism Authority
  • Gauteng Gambling Board
  • Gold Circle (Pty) Ltd
  • Hollywood Sportsbook Holdings (Pty) Ltd
  • Ithuba Holdings (Rf) (Pty) Ltd
  • Kwazulu-Natal Gaming And Betting Board
  • Limpopo Gambling Board
  • National Gambling Board
  • Netbet (Pty) Ltd
  • North West Gambling Board
  • Northern Cape Casino Consultants Kairo (Pty) Ltd
  • Northern Cape Gambling Board
  • O L I M P (Pty) Ltd
  • Peermont Global (Pty) Ltd
  • Phumelela Gaming And Leisure Ltd
  • Sun International Ltd
  • Tsogo Sun Gaming Ltd
  • Western Cape Gambling And Racing Board

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/jaqkvs

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CT Interactive Enters into Strategic Partnership with Aardvark Technologies

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CT Interactive has expanded its presence in the African iGaming market through a new strategic partnership with Aardvark Technologies. The partnership marks an important step in the company’s regional growth strategy, with 20 of CT Interactive’s top-performing slot titles now live and available to South African players.

The launched portfolio features a selection of popular player favourites, including Wild Clover, Win Storm, Chilli Madness, 40 Treasures, Lucky Clover and Duck of Luck.

“Partnering with Aardvark Technologies to enter the South African market is an exciting step forward for CT Interactive. Their strong local presence and in-depth market knowledge make them the ideal partner to showcase our portfolio and deliver fresh, high-quality gaming experiences to players across the region,” said Antonio Donov, Head of Business Development EMEA and Asia at CT Interactive.

“This partnership with Aardvark Technologies represents an important achievement in our African expansion strategy. South Africa is a key regulated market with significant growth potential, and collaborating with a trusted local operator enables us to deliver our content in full alignment with both player expectations and regulatory requirements,” Martin Ivanov, Chief Operating Officer at CT Interactive, said.

“Adding CT Interactive’s games to our South African offering is an exciting step in strengthening our content strategy in the region. CT Interactive is a well-established provider with a strong global presence, and this partnership allows us to deliver a balanced and engaging portfolio aligned with local player demand,” said Arijus Denisovas, Commercial Director at Aardvark Technologies.

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Amusnet Appoints Cameron Green as Country Manager for South Africa

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Amusnet has appointed Cameron Green as the Country Manager for South Africa, reinforcing the company’s long-term commitment to one of Africa’s most established and strategically important regulated gaming markets.

With more than 25 years of experience across the casino, sports betting and poker industries, Cameron Green joins Amusnet with a reputation built on results. His career spans senior leadership roles across both B2C operators and B2B suppliers, giving him a rare, end-to-end understanding of what drives sustainable performance in regulated gaming environments, from product and operations to compliance, market entry and long-term commercial growth.

In his new role, he will be responsible for driving commercial expansion in South Africa, supporting existing partners, developing new relationships and ensuring Amusnet’s portfolio continues to deliver high standards of performance, compliance and localisation.

“It’s a real privilege to join Amusnet at such a symbolic moment as the company celebrates its 10th anniversary. Amusnet has built a strong global reputation for quality and long-term partnerships, and my focus now is to establish and grow our local presence in South Africa in a way that is sustainable, compliant, and partner-driven. My role is to establish Amusnet’s entity in South Africa and build a strong foundation for growth through close collaboration with local partners, and smart market execution,” Cameron Green said.

Over the past several years, Cameron has played a key role in building and scaling gaming operations across Southern and East Africa, partnering closely with regulators, operators and technology stakeholders to deliver compliant and player-focused solutions. His deep knowledge of South Africa’s gaming landscape, paired with extensive regional experience, positions him strongly to lead Amusnet’s growth strategy and strengthen operator partnerships across the country.

“Cameron’s appointment is a key step for Amusnet in South Africa. His track record in driving growth, building market-ready strategies, and working closely with operators and regulators aligns perfectly with our direction. We’re excited to accelerate our momentum in the country with Cameron leading the way. We believe growth comes from quality content, trust, and long-term collaboration. Cameron embodies that approach. His experience will play a key role as we strengthen our footprint in South Africa and continue delivering high-performing, localised solutions to our partners,” Irina Rusimova, CCO of Amusnet, said.

This appointment marks another meaningful step in Amusnet’s continued investment in South Africa and its broader African growth strategy.

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CT Interactive Bolsters Global Presence with South African Certification

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CT Interactive has officially entered the South Africa’s regulated iGaming market, strengthening its presence in one of the region’s fastest-growing gaming jurisdictions.

As part of the certification process, 20 popular titles have been approved for launch in South Africa. The certified portfolio includes top-performing games such as Lucky Clover, Win Storm, 40 Treasures, Wild Clover and Chilli Fruits—titles that have consistently demonstrated strong player engagement across multiple international markets.

“Achieving certification in South Africa is a very important step in our regional expansion strategy. Our portfolio is ideally positioned to meet these expectations and deliver immersive, fully compliant gaming experiences,” said Martin Ivanov, Chief Operating Officer at CT Interactive.

Antonio Donov, Head of Business Development for EMEA and Asia at CT Interactive, said: “South Africa represents a key regulated market with significant long-term potential. This certification allows us to support licensed operators with reliable, engaging, and regulation-ready content tailored to local requirements.”

With this certification, CT Interactive strengthens its position as a trusted provider, bringing South African players a diverse, high-quality portfolio that meets all local regulatory standards.

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