South Africa is one of the leading gambling countries in Africa, alongside Nigeria and Kenya.  ambling is a global industry that is worth billions. Today, avid gamblers can place their bets on classic casino games, lotteries, or sports betting. In South Africa, one in 10 citizens engages in gambling as a form of entertainment. Furthermore, current estimates put the annual gross revenue of the country's gambling industry to be around R35 billion. Going forward, experts have forecast that this will increase by 6% annually. In this conversation, we speak about the state of the gambling industry, its contribution to the economy and look at the information on influencing factors such as regulation, major players, and developments.

<p>South Africa is one of the leading gambling countries in Africa, alongside Nigeria and Kenya.  ambling is a global industry that is worth billions. Today, avid gamblers can place their bets on classic casino games, lotteries, or sports betting. In South Africa, one in 10 citizens engages in gambling as a form of entertainment. Furthermore, current estimates put the annual gross revenue of the country's gambling industry to be around R35 billion. Going forward, experts have forecast that this will increase by 6% annually. In this conversation, we speak about the state of the gambling industry, its contribution to the economy and look at the information on influencing factors such as regulation, major players, and developments.</p>

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

<p>POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.</p>

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