In either case, there have been no convictions, and operators continue to serve the domestic market. The country’s current legislation with regard to South Africa online casino sites is aimed at preventing operators from offering their services to residents, rather than at the individual players themselves. Online gambling in South Africa is also extremely popular, although it is still very much a legal grey area. The current system allows for 40 casinos to be licensed in South Africa (of which 30 are in place), while betting is also permitted so long as it is done with a licensed bookmaker. In 2013, the legal gambling market generated R16.5bn in revenue, 2 billion of which was paid in taxes.
Gambling is hugely popular among South Africans, with casino games, slot machines and sports betting among the popular pastimes enjoyed by people here.
