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South African Online Casino Regulation

Countries around the world are forced to examine online casino gambling in the country and take actions to either allow the activity to flourish, or to institute protective regulations aimed at curbing criminal activities that often come with unregulated internet gambling. The U.S. recently chose to ban remote online casinos altogether and no longer allow internet gambling; now though many in the U.S. are looking to license and regulate the industry as a way to address concerns that many have raised about the crime and underage gambling. And now it seems that South Africa is on the verge of regulating the current online gambling companies and remote gambling companies – but when the government come to a firm decision on the issue?

As the online casino industry expanded in South Africa, the government has examined research studies examining the effect of internet gambling on the country and on the citizens. After the submission to the government of this international study most have been anticipating action from the South African government – but now that a regulation bill has finally made it through to the beginning staged of approval, the Department of Trade and Industry has chosen to table the legislative proposal. Specifically, the National Gambling Amendment Bill has been tabled for examination and possibly approval at a later date.

Unregulated online casino gambling allows criminals to easily launder money or perpetrate other illegal activities. Then the negative effect on problem and under age gamblers is also immeasurable. With safe guards and regulations online casinos are forced to maintain minimum standards that include age verification software and often opt-out service for addicted gamblers. Another important element of the tabled bill included financial regulations and restrictions that would further inhibit illegal and criminal activities.