Gambling Laws In South Africa
It is comprised of national gambling regulators from the African Continent, specifically from Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Gaming regulators perform their duties under their respective laws, regulations and requirements. History of Gambling of South Africa: Gambling has been absolutely restricted in South Africa since 1973. According to the Gambling Act of 1965 all forms of gambling except betting on horses were illegal. In 1970s casinos were opened in Bophuthatswana, Ciskei, Transkei and Venda but they were inaccessible for most citizens. South Africa's Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies, has tabled a new bill that sets out harsher rules and regulations for gambling in the country. The 49-page Amendment Bill features mooted changes to how gambling is both structured and regulated in South Africa. Gambling Laws in South Africa. Land-based gambling in South Africa is legal under the National Gambling Act 2004 (Act 7 of 2004) and its amendments, the latest being the National Gambling Amendment Bill from 2018.
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What is GRAF
Gaming Regulators Africa Forum protects communities and citizens through the adherence of gaming regulatory laws applicable to each member state. It aligns matters that affect this industry and ensures that Africa and the sub Sahara does not become dumping grounds for old and degenerating gaming technologies. It implements initiatives that are aimed at curbing problem gambling and ensures counselling and education for the affected.
In order to mitigate the challenges faced by African gaming regulators, GRAF has already formed sub-committees that handle issues of Education and Training and Technology and Illegal Gambling. Activities of this Forum are guided by a strategic plan which is endorsed by all member states and implemented through the sub committees. The strategy is reviewed annually at Annual General Meetings.
Facts about GRAF
- Its inaugural conference was held from 21-21 February 2003, Meropa Casino, Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa.
- Countries that have hosted the GRAF conferences are: Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, South Africa and Swaziland.
- It is comprised of national gambling regulators from the African Continent, specifically from Botswana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
- Gaming regulators perform their duties under their respective laws, regulations and requirements.
- Membership is open to all gambling jurisdictions on the African continent.
- Each member jurisdiction carries one voting right at GRAF meetings and AGMs.
- Chairmanship takes place on a rotation basis.
- The permanent secretariat of the GRAF resides in South Africa.
- Any other state wishing to take up membership may apply through the secretariat.
- Non-members, inclusive of any other person or organization sharing the same vision/interests are invited to the GRAF as invitees.
- No subscription membership fees apply.
Member states
Botswana
Ghana
Kenya
Malawi
Mozambique
Namibia
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