The Daily DiscourseSouth Africa's gambling laws could soon be getting a major overhaul. The National Gambling Policy Council wants to fast-track new legislation, tighten advertising rules and strengthen oversight of the industry.
South Africa's gambling laws could soon be getting a major overhaul. The National Gambling Policy Council wants to fast-track new legislation, tighten advertising rules and strengthen oversight of the industry. But alongside those reforms, a much bigger challenge is emerging: the rapid growth of illegal gambling operators. So, how serious is the problem, and what can be done to tackle it?
Guest: Sean Coleman: CEO, South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA)
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