SABA WARNS OF RISING ILLEGAL ONLINE GAMBLING DURING RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING MONTH

As South Africa observes Responsible Gambling Month this November, the South African Bookmakers’ Association (SABA) has raised the alarm over the unchecked rise of illegal online gambling, which now accounts for an estimated 62% of all online gambling activity in the country.

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This growing trend poses a serious threat to consumers, licensed operators, and the national economy. At a media briefing on the issue, SABA CEO Sean Coleman emphasised the scale of the problem: “While much of the recent public and media debate has focused on the growth of legal online betting, the existential crisis lies in the scale and impact of illegal offshore operators that continue t