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The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) in South Africa has announced its decision to initiate criminal complaints against former board members implicated in widespread corruption. This move, supported by Minister Ebrahim Patel, marks a significant step in the NLC's efforts to address past malpractices. The board's decision was disclosed during a presentation of the NLC's annual and quarterly reports to the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry, and Competition.

Sun City, the crown jewel of Sun International, has netted close to R1 million in energy savings over a two-month period. This substantial saving moves the resort closer to its yearly net saving target of R3.2 million.

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Increased solar capacity, beneficial weather conditions, and streamlined operations contribute to these savings. As summer approaches, the resort anticipates even greater savings, stated Lwazi Mswelanto, Sun City's Head of Sustainability.

A leading force in 24/7 live betting services and diverse content, Sports Information Services (SIS), recently revealed its new collaboration with Aardvark Technologies. This initiative marks SIS's ambition to capture fresh audiences in key African territories. Aardvark Technologies, renowned for their iGaming solutions and technology, stands as an ideal partner for this venture.

The recent agreement confirms SIS's commitment to deliver its flagship live numbers draw content to the continent. This will pave the way for an increased number of online and retail operators in Africa to immerse in the excitement of numbers draw games. By integrating SIS’s games, operators can capitalise on over 200,000 betting events yearly, inclusive of the much-acclaimed 49’s Original Live Draw.

Pariplay, a subsidiary of NeoGames S.A, has forged a new partnership with Bet Network, aiming to tap into the burgeoning regulated gaming market in South Africa.

Under the terms of the new alliance, Pariplay will harness Bet Network’s regional expertise and National Manufacturing License to roll out certified games throughout the country. This will encompass exclusive Wizard Games offerings, along with Ignite and other third-party game titles.

For the initial phase, the certified gaming products will receive accreditation from the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board. This move is with the aspiration to further increase Pariplay's footprint across other parts of South Africa shortly.

October 2, 2023, Johannesburg, South Africa (Press Release) – Halloween is coming up and people around the world are developing an appetite for scary stories. This month, Springbok Casino delves deep into the heart of South Africa’s most chilling tales in its Haunting Tales collection of spooky videos and stories.

One of South Africa's most intriguing legends, Tokoloshe is a mischievous, dwarf-like spirit notorious for haunting unsuspecting sleepers, causing nocturnal disturbances.

In Cape Town, the Phantom Hitchhiker of Uniondale isn't just an old wives' tale; she's a cold reality for many drivers. This ethereal traveller is said to be searching endlessly for a way back home.

Bank accounts associated with a suspended KZN National Lottery Commission (NLC) official, Sibonelo Vilakazi, his wife Nosipho Zanele Zuma, and their company, 05 ZZET Enterprises (Pty) Ltd, have been frozen due to suspicious payments exceeding R32-million. These payments were made by over 400 grassroots organisations, such as daycare centres and football clubs, receiving lottery grant money.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has been actively investigating these transactions after receiving an alert from the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC). The Special Tribunal has granted a preservation order against 05 ZZET Enterprises (Pty) Ltd prohibiting any dealings with the funds in the frozen accounts.

Game provider, ESA Gaming will be making its excellent titles available in the South African market, after securing a certificate of suitability from the Western Cape Gaming and Racing Board. This is ESA Gaming’s first entry into the South African market, although it is already present in other African markets. ESA has partnered with local supplier, Kiron Interactive to make its titles available to happy South African casino game fans.

Endorphina, a prominent name in the casino software industry, unveils "Late Night Win," a slot experience that promises to transport players straight onto a dazzling reality show set. This enthralling slot game, enriched with vibrant visuals and immersive sound effects, not only offers the tantalising prospect of a 1,500x jackpot but is also packed with exciting features such as the Wheel of Fortune, Wilds, and Scatters that enhance the gameplay.

Sun International reported a notable 11.6% increase in income during the first half of the year, reaching R5.78bn despite challenges from a tough economic climate and stiff competition. The company acknowledged significant growth in its resorts and hotels sector, which saw an income surge of 26.9% to R1.42bn. Nonetheless, the bulk of the income was attributed to its nine urban casinos, which contributed R3.27bn, marking a 4.2% rise. Within this, casino income represented 91.8% of the total, increasing by 2.2% to R3.00bn.

Commenting on the recovery trends post the Covid-19 pandemic, the casino operator highlighted a robust resurgence, especially in the resorts and hotels segment, with both international and local businesses showing growth. Domestic leisure and international leisure sectors exhibited strong performances. Adjusted EBITDA for this period reached R1.57bn, which is 5.6% more than H1 2022.

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Leading online betting platform SunBet on Friday 8 September, announced that it will be providing access to live streaming of all 48 matches of Rugby World Cup 2023.

The global rugby showpiece takes place in France over the next seven weeks. The event kicks off on tonight with the clash between hosts France and former world champions New Zealand at the Stade de France in Paris. The final takes place at the same venue on 28 October. South Africa are the defending champions.

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The Mthatha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court has sentenced Themba Nyamela, 33, to 12 years imprisonment for stealing more than R1.1 million from the South African Post Office. Serving as the acting branch manager in Cedarville near Matatiele at the time, Nyamela’s sentence was reduced by two years on condition that he does not commit a similar offence over the next five years.

September 1, 2023, Johannesburg, South Africa (Press Release) – As migrating Southern Right Whales return to South Africa’s coasts this month, Springbok Casino delves into the fascinating journey of these gentle giants and visits Hermanus, the whale watching capital on South Africa’s Western Cape. The South African casino’s Whale of a Time feature provides information on the whales that live in South African oceans and offers tips on how best to observe them.

There are several articles and videos on the Southern Right Whale, a symbol of South Africa's marine heritage. Weighing up to 60 tons and reaching lengths of 17 meters, they are truly a sight to behold. Named by early whalers who considered them the 'right' whale to hunt, these gentle giants are known for their curious nature and often approach boats and shoreline observers.

A 20-year-old from Hillbrow, Johannesburg has struck gold, scooping a staggering R22,463,200.90 in the Lotto jackpot.

According to The National Lottery Ithuba, the life-changing win was from the draw held on 19th August. Remarkably, this wasn’t the individual’s first brush with good fortune. In a previous windfall, he secured a neat R11,000, as noted by Ithuba.

The fortunate young man disclosed, "I always believed I could clinch the jackpot, as I've seen other players succeed. Truly, persistence pays off.

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A fortunate casino-goer at the Sibaya Casino in Durban has claimed a whopping R13-million jackpot. This winning stands as the highest individual payout in Sun International's history, surpassing the previous record of a R10-million payout at the GrandWest Casino in Cape Town back in 2016.

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Sun International, renowned for its ownership of prominent establishments like Sun City and the Wild Coast Sun, has experienced a noteworthy growth in profits for the half-year ending in June. This success is largely attributed to a thriving tourism sector and an extraordinary revenue influx from its online sports betting division, SunBet. Yet, the devaluation of the Nigerian naira cast a small shadow over this achievement.