Gambling tax misses the point
Treasury’s 20% gambling tax won’t curb addiction. Without regulation and safeguards, it risks punishing vulnerable gamblers and deepening harm…
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South Africa’s online gambling isn’t as lawless as it looks
An explosion in illegal online gambling sites, as well as an advertising barrage, is a ‘solvable problem’, say industry insiders. But it needs regulators,…
Rolling the dice on regulation: How online betting outplayed authorities
The question is no longer whether to regulate online gambling, but how and when…
Why banning online gambling ads is a horrible idea
A gambling advertising ban infantilises gamblers, risks establishing underground operators, and prejudices potential new competitors.…
Investing vs gambling: The house can’t beat compound returns
South Africans bet trillions and save very little. Investing flips the odds: time and compounding returns quietly build wealth long after luck runs out…
A R1.5-trillion habit South Africans can’t afford
South Africa’s gambling industry is booming. But with R1.5-trillion wagered last year, weak regulation leaves the public on the losing end…
Odds-on favourite: How online betting is cleaning up in Africa
The new form of wagering is taking Africa by storm. Are online betting companies worth a punt? Or are they a regulatory risk?…
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