📜 Gambling Legislation in South Africa
Legal Framework
Legal and regulated by the National Gambling Board. Strict license. Mature market with more than 20 operators. 6% tax on revenue.
Applicable Law
Legislation is governed by the National Gambling Act of 2004 (amended).
Regulatory Authority
National Gambling Board - Official website
Regulation
Strict license, 6% tax
Site Blocking
Licensed sports betting sites are not blocked. You can freely access authorized operators.
⚽ Most Popular Sports in South Africa
Football
Football is very popular in South Africa. The national team, the "Bafana Bafana", won AFCON 1996 and hosted the 2010 World Cup. The Premier Soccer League is highly competitive.
Rugby
Rugby is extremely popular. The national team, the "Springboks", has won the Rugby World Cup 3 times (1995, 2007, 2019, 2023).
Cricket
Cricket is widely followed, with the national team being one of the best in the world.
Athlétisme
South Africa has produced many Olympic athletics champions.
🏟️ Main Football Clubs in South Africa
South Africa has a competitive professional football league. Here are the main clubs that dominate the championship:
Pretoria • 16 championship titles
Johannesburg • 4 championship titles
Johannesburg • 9 championship titles
📊 Useful Information for Bettors
💰 Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
🌍 Time Zone
UTC+2 (SAST)
📱 Internet Access
Penetration rate: ~72%
⚖️ Legal Status
✅ Legal & Regulated
👥 Population
~60 million
🏛️ Capital
Cape Town / Pretoria / Bloemfontein
📚 Reference Guide
Available Operators
Licensed operators: Betway, Hollywoodbets, Lottostar
📅 Future Evolution
Last update: 24 November 2025
The information presented is based on current legislation. We regularly update our data to reflect legislative changes.