There is stiff competition among casinos when it comes to attracting new players. Each casino offers exciting sign-up offers to lure the new players and to outdo its competitors. This makes it very tricky for gamblers to decide on which sites to open a new account. The welcome bonuses are not very common in the other parts of the gaming industry but are most commonly featured on a lot of casino websites. Casino bonuses are designed to give players extra
The National Gambling Board is now concerned that interactive or online gaming has become the subject of debate in some circles. This is because there has been increased interest in playing online casino games among most South Africans, and most believe it is a legal activity. However, the National Gambling Board in South Africa has made things clear regarding safe online gambling. It has stated that online or interactive gambling in South Africa is illegal; hence South Africans have been
No one thought that cryptocurrency, especially Bitcoin, will gain a lot of acceptance in the world. The COVID-19 pandemic has reinstated the need for a cashless society. Presently, most industries, including the gambling industry, are embracing the use of cryptocurrency for their transaction. During Jimmy Nguyen’s interview with Fundsrat’s Tom Lee, according to CalvinAyre.com, Nguyen proposed that a Bitcoin SV can be used for many things. For instance, he suggested that a Bitcoin SV can be a viable means of
The current lockdown restrictions have negatively affected almost all industries. However, some of the hard-hit industries are the casino and hotel industries. This is because these industries mostly rely on international travelers and the sale of alcohol to survive. Sun International Casino has become one of the latest casinos that have decided to take strict measures to ensure that they survive the lockdown restrictions imposed by various countries. For this to happen, the casino is planning to cut 3,300 jobs
No Casinos Allowed in Bo-Kaap Bo-Kaap means “above the Cape” in Afrikaans. It is located in Cape Town. It was previously called the Malay Quarter, a former township. Residents of the area are mostly Muslim, and they took up arms this week in response to news that there was a casino applying to open within the community. This protest was triggered by notice within the provincial gazette that online casino South Africa – ClevaBets had submitted an application for a
In Germany, the iGaming scene is undergoing several changes, and they are expected to be some big ones in the coming years. There are strict limits to be implemented on how much people can stake online. This has caused the iGaming industry to consider the wisdom of operating within the country seriously. Issues of what constitutes an approved license have also cropped up. The state of Schleswig-Holstein has been very welcoming to the best online gambling operators. However, the insistence
According to iGamingBusiness, 888 holdings have agreed on a deal with Pragmatic Play to launch their slot and live casino games. No doubt, this is great news for online gamblers. In case you don’t know, 888 Holdings is a top brand as far as gambling and entertainment are concerned. On the other hand, Pragmatic Play is also a leading software provider in the gaming market. It’s clear that both companies are a match for each other. Reacting to the news
About 10 years ago, the first secure online gambling site was established. As a matter of fact, this paved the way for the high number of online gambling sites in existence on the Internet. According to HowStuffWorks, the first online gambling website was established in the mid-1990s. InterCasino, the first online gambling website, was situated in Antigua and was established in August 1996. At that time, InterCasino had about 18 games. Currently, online gambling has grown, and there are thousands
Gambling statistics from across the globe shows that about 26% of the world’s population gamble. We know that most things in life are gambles, but in this case, we are addressing it from the more limited scope. This figure suggests that 1.6 billion out of 7 billion human inhabitants on the earth gamble. Even more outstanding is the 4.2 billion which try their luck with real money at least once a year. When money is involved, there are always people
Casinos have quickly become one of the most lucrative businesses anyone can venture into. The industry is currently on a sharp rise, and venturing into it could yield more profits than venturing into some of the popular industries like the IT sector, the stock market, or trust funds. Over the past years, the gambling industry has massively contributed to most countries’ national budgets. This has led to more countries looking to embrace this industry in a bid to increase their
Sun International is one of the biggest Casinos in South Africa and has branches spread across the country in 8 provinces. From GrandWest and Time square to Sibaya, the Boardwalk, Sun City, and beyond, you can access a wide range of table games and slots at their South African casinos. Sun International Casino’s table games normally use value chips that players can purchase from each table or at the Cash Desk. Players can also enjoy slot machines that come with
Changes within the gaming industry have been occurring very speedily in recent years as the internet continues growing. Checking out the end of year reports and predictions of the industry from a global perspective usually presents bold forecasts and intriguing numbers. However, they can be frustrating for those interested in the economic trends of the African gaming industry as it is usually excluded. According to Research and Markets forecast, the gaming industry as a whole is expected to see a
The gambling sector in the UK has recently come under scrutiny due to various reasons. Just recently, an influential group of MPs has called on the government to review the gambling legislation in the UK. In addition, they have also proposed various measures aimed at introducing strict measures in the gambling sector. They also talked about the importance of the safest online casino South Africa sites. The parliamentary group has come up with some suggestions like banning online and TV
Caesars is selling its assets in South Africa, a share in the Emerald Resort & Casino. What does this mean for the industry and for you? Let’s find out. Peermont is buying Emerald Resort & Casino Emerald Resort & Casino is a complex located in Vanderbijlpark, south to Johannesburg. It’s a complex that includes bungalow-style hotels, a waterpark, and a huge casino floor. The property is valued at $70 million, and Caesars owns 70% of it. It’s probably not the
This April the number of solved illegal gambling cases in Vietnam has surged. Here’s what’s known about it and how this can affect South African gambling. State of gambling in Vietnam Vietnam is a difficult country for gamblers. Gambling is prevalent in the country. However, it’s not legal. The country doesn’t allow any form of gambling except the National Lottery. Even sports betting is illegal there unlike in South Africa. The government is afraid that its people are going to
Recently, we’ve reported about the Netherlands being on the path towards the legalisation of a gambling market. It was not known what steps the country’s legislators are going to take in order to make sure this happens. Today, we know one thing for sure. Illegal operators that are now operating within the country, target Dutch people, or accept players from the Netherlands will be kept away from the market. This measure will be in force right until the bill about
Last week, the Gambling Commission announced an upgrade to their KYC policy for all governed bodies, BBC reports. Previously, gambling websites were supposed to prove the gamblers’ identity within a timeframe of 72 hours. The new data that the Gambling Commission gathered suggests this might not be good enough. The new policy that all casinos have to comply with is to identify the player before they can place any bets on the platform. Casinos have time until 7 May to
