Key Takeaways
- Following his proposed gambling bill, Finance Minister Trevor Manuel adds other measures that could help get the bill passed.
- A single regulator, more action on problem gambling and restrictions on advertising create a more attractive political package.
- Globescan report ranks S Africa number one for low levels of problem gambling. A tiny budget works because all stakeholders work together.
- The absence of political acrimony over gambling will help get legislation through, if squabbling provinces can settle their differences.
Online gaming regulation may be moving from aspiration to near term reality in South Africa.
Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies has now announced measures to introduce a single regulator, reduce problem gambling and regulate advertising. The measures would make it easier to implement, and secure support for, an online gaming bill in Parliament.
