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With the term of the current board of the National Lotteries Commission set to expire at the end of this month, an application has been made through the judicial system to appoint a new one as soon as possible.

The Commission applied for an urgent order that would push the Minister of Trade and Industry Ebrahim Patel to extend the term of current board members or choose a new board. They are applying for a mandamus, which is an order that compels a government official to fulfill his or her duties. Patel has oversight over the South African Lottery.

March 25, 2022, Johannesburg, South Africa (Press Release) - The South African mobile gambling industry experienced a boost in the last decade partly because of increased smartphone use in the country. Increased smartphone use opened a floodgate of opportunities for mobile casino and sportsbook operators seeking to expand in South Africa.

Over 300 million Africans were using smartphones in 2019, comprising a market worth $15 billion. The last decade saw a 400% increase in mobile Internet subscriptions in the Sub-Saharan region. And today, 5G smartphone use is on the rise all over Africa.

Investors showed their confidence in the South African hotel and casino group, Sun International with share prices rising this week. This comes after the group announced that it was on track to report a return to profit in 2021.

According to Sun International’s predictions, it will see headline earnings per share of between 95c and 115c to the end of December, 2021. This is a nearly 150% improvement compared to same period the year before.

The pandemic proved to be a turbulent period for one of South African’s iconic corporate group which owns flagship properties such as Sun City.

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Now Playtech has announced that it attends rolling out the third slot machine is its Anaconda series, and will update the new game with special features to make it even more exciting. The third game will be called Anaconda Uncoiled and is set to go live at online casinos carrying Playtech games in April this year.

One lucky South African had his life change within a span of a few hours, after they hit the Powerball jackpot from Friday’s draw. According to the operator of the SA lottery, Ithuba, the player hasn’t yet come forward to claim the R55 million prize, but it’s still early days yet.

The winning numbers from the Friday draw were 5, 11, 24, 37, 47 and Powerball number 2. The winning ticket was bought via the quick pick selection and the player spent just R15 on their wager. Ithuba asked players to check their tickets and see whether they were holding onto the golden one.

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We always head into the month of March with great expectations from our favourite online casinos. This is the time of year when the Luck of the Irish is upon all of us, especially players who are on the lookout for their pot of gold at the end of every rainbow.

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Every day this month until March 18th is St. Patrick’s Day, with gifts galore to match the mood.

There’s a purr-fectly new slot game in the games lobby at South Africa’s favourite online casino, Springbok Casino, and you’re being invited to join in the fun. Copy Cat Fortune is the title of Realtime Gaming’s new online slot game and SA players are reporting on a fun and entertaining addition to their regular gaming sessions.

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In a bid to make horseracing accessible to the broader South African public, the SA Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and 4Racing have agreed to collaborate on a new project.

The two entities signed a major agreement that will see 4Racing produce and broadcast a 30-minute horse racing talk show every day on SABC Sport. The three-year deal ensures that the show, Racing Today, will run from Monday to Friday for 50 weeks a year.

March 1, 2022, Johannesburg, South Africa (Press Release) -- In celebration of the spring equinox this month, Springbok Casino has published a feature describing the best places in South Africa to take in a sunrise. From deserts to beaches and from cities to nature preserves, there are some magnificent spots to witness the black night sky gradually change to deep blue, then mauves and pinks and finally glowing yellows and oranges as the sun begins to peer over the horizon.

"So many people miss the best moment of the day!" exclaimed Springboks's manager, Daniel Van Wyk. "Too few of us are up to watch the night brighten with the promise of a new day." While sunrises can be lovely anywhere, Springbok has chosen a few special places that will guarantee extra special sunrise experiences.

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It’s the stuff that dreams are made of, and it happened to a 67-year-old businessman from Ballito. The man came forward this week to claim his massive R167 million lottery jackpot after he bagged one of the highest Powerball jackpots in history.

The craziest thing? He spent just R150 on his Powerball ticket! But despite winning this eye-watering sum of money, the man who hails from the coastal town just north of Durban, says that he won’t be changing his lifestyle too much.

He already enjoys playing golf and walking on the beach, and he said that he’ll continue to do these things that bring him pleasure.

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Durban, 17 February 2022: A race with a rich and proud history of being contested by generations of champions of the turf over 125 years, and internationally acknowledged as Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event, the Durban July will be sponsored by South Africa’s leading betting operator Hollywoodbets, with effect from the 2022 renewal on Saturday 2 July.

The announcement of the new headline sponsor for the 2200m Grade 1 spectacular was accompanied by the news that the race will enjoy a prize increase of 250% over the 2021 offering and will carry a record stake of R5 million. Hollywoodbets thus join Rothmans and Vodacom as only the third sponsor of the great race in 59 years.

How about kicking off the year with a fantastic Fortune 500 promotion at Gauteng’s favourite gaming destination, Montecasino. The promo is exclusive to Black Rewards cardholders and will see South African casino players go for their share of over R2.2 million in cash!

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Two popular South African sporting brands committed to shine a brighter spotlight on local talent. Award-winning broadcaster, Carol Tshabalala, fondly known as South Africa’s First Lady of Sport, has partnered with community-focussed sports betting operator, Hollywoodbets, as their latest Brand Ambassador.

Tshabalala, a broadcast veteran of 20 years, has been involved in many of the biggest sporting events in the world. Some of her notable achievements include being the first African female sportscaster to host the Ballon d’Or Awards in 2010, while she was also SuperSport’s anchor for the FIFA 2010 World Cup Tournament with fellow Hollywoodbets Brand Ambassador, Robert Marawa. Tshabalala is currently a live studio anchor for the DStv Premier League and also covered the AFCON tournament. Her sterling work in sportcasting was recognised when she received the 2021 Soccer Africa’s 20th Anniversary Award.

Sun International’s Carnival City Casino in Brakpan had to be evacuated over the weekend after a fire broke out. It’s believed that an electrical fault was the cause of the blaze on Saturday night.

Even though there were many people present in the popular Gauteng casino at the time of the fire, emergency services reacted very quickly, and no injuries were reported.

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