Who's Active in South Africa?
Although the online casinos are not fully legal in the South Africa market yet
(new regulations are hypothetically in development) there are several companies
that have been able to enter the land betting and gambling market and thus are
establishing a foundational level relationship in the market. The South African
government has been really slow in implementing new regulations for the online
casino gambling companies. Really the only changes that have been quickly
forthcoming have concerned the World Cup – and that’s because it’s
internationally necessary and the World Cup is just around the corner…South
Africa has something to prove to the world with the management of this major
soccer game.
Of the major online casino gambling companies there are actually only a handful
that have been actively vying for entry into the market should the South African
government get on the horn and pass the necessary regulations. Essentially,
Victor Chandler, active in SA land betting, is interested in internet gambling
should it become legalized. In that same vein, Ladbrokes, also involved in the
global gambling industry, has noted that it will apply for a South African
online casino gambling license if they become available.
Additionally, betting is incredibly active right now and will take on an even
larger role in South African as the World Cup approaches. Because betting is
inevitable and legal it will likely be the gateway for the online casinos. As
betting expands this industry in and of itself will necessitate its own changes
and new regulations – and once the government passes betting regulations they
will be inclined to do the same for the internet casino sites. |