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Gambling licensing in South Africa
South Africa licenses gambling through its nine provincial boards under the National Gambling Act 2004. Online sports and horse racing betting is legal when run by a provincially licensed bookmaker. Online casino games are not permitted. This page lists the bookmakers licensed by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, the main licensing province for online bookmakers.
Information reviewed: 25 September 2026
Regulator and legal framework
- Regulator
- Provincial gambling boards (listed here: Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board), overseen by the National Gambling Board Visit official website
- Primary framework
- National Gambling Act, 2004 and provincial gambling laws
- Minimum age
- 18
Licence categories
- Bookmaker licence
- Casino licence (land-based only)
- Limited payout machine licence
- Manufacturer / supplier licence
Key licensee requirements
- Hold a provincial bookmaker licence before accepting bets
- Online casino games are prohibited under the National Gambling Act
- Verify player identity and age; no gambling under 18
- Offer self-exclusion through the national exclusion register
- Comply with FICA anti-money-laundering rules
Legislation and standards
National Gambling Act, 2004
Sets the national framework and prohibits interactive (online) casino gambling.
Western Cape Gambling and Racing Law, 1996
Provincial law under which the WCGRB licenses bookmakers.