Business Maverick: SA economy could be the winner if online gambling is legalised

Illicit gambling is gaining momentum, and the National Gambling Board says it is the darkest cloud hanging over the industry at present. It is slowly eroding the revenue streams of legitimate operators.the underground nature of illegal gambling makes it hard to get actual figures, it is thought to have risen exponentially.According to PwC Research, gambling is a multibillion-rand industry in South Africa, one that brought in close to R30-billion in gross earnings in 2018.

The Casino Association of South Africa has been very vocal about online gambling. It claims it is neither for nor against legalising online gambling, but something has to give. But Casa CEO Themba Ngobese says it’s not just about the company’s bottom line, but the knock-on effect on tax revenue, employment opportunities and the cash distribution to surrounding communities. NGB statistics show that about 4,000 jobs have already been lost to the unlawful industry.

The chief director of policy and legislation at the DTI, MacDonald Netshitenzhe, said the introduction of another form of gambling is not a good idea. Even if it has a positive impact on the economy, the negative social consequences far outweigh the benefits. Casa CEO Ngobese says the bill raised multiple red flags for the industry. One was the proposal to replace the NGB with a National Gambling Regulator .While Casa shares the apparent misgivings as to the NGB’s effectiveness, it is doubtful the NGR will be any more effective, given that it will be performing the same functions but with added responsibilities,” he says.

DURITZ79 I struggle to see how taking more from the public is going to be a good thing, that said, a night at the casino can be fun

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