Legalization of online gambling moves forward in South Africa
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An online gambling amendment has now been passed by South Africa’s parliament. This amendment will, if it goes to to be approved by a National Council of Provinces and then by South African president Thabo Mbeki, allow and regulate online gambling in the country.
From the bill:
To amend the National Gambling Act, 2004, so as to change certain definitions
and insert new definitions; to provide for the regulation of interactive gambling; to
provide for the registration of players and opening of player accounts; to provide
for the conditions applicable to interactive gambling licences; to provide for
further protection of minors and other vulnerable persons from the negative effects
of gambling; and to provide for the remittance of winnings to foreign nationals;
and to provide for matters relating thereto.
