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The announcement of South Africa’s next National Lottery operator has been postponed for another 12 months, marking the third delay since July 2022. This creates uncertainty around South African lottery ticket sales and grant allocations when the current licence, held by Ithuba, expires on 31 May 2025.

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Good news for the South African casino and gambling industry. The Botswana Gambling Authority has taken a significant step towards expanding its gaming industry by awarding 16 new licences to local companies. These include 10 Betting Licences and 6 Limited Payout Machine (LPM) licences, following a rigorous selection process. The move is set to create over 2,000 jobs and stimulate economic growth by encouraging local business participation, with 72% of the newly licensed companies being citizen-owned.

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Excitement swept through South Africa as the lucky winner of the R40 million Lotto Plus 1 jackpot came forward to claim their life-changing prize. This monumental win, drawn on December 28, 2024, has become the talk of the town, inspiring players across the country.

The winner, choosing to remain anonymous, shared their overwhelming journey. “I have not been able to eat since Saturday, December 28, with excitement,” they told National Lottery Ithuba.

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