SASFA writes about how gambling products actually work, what the evidence says about player behaviour and protection, how fairness can be tested and verified, how gambling is regulated in South Africa and elsewhere, and what it takes for local technology companies to compete. If you want to contribute, get in touch.
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Writing on gambling technology, player behaviour, game integrity, regulation and South African innovation, newest first.
- 5 October 2026 Meta's New Gambling Ad Rules Reveal a Wider Crackdown Meta now demands gambling advertisers submit legal business names, active websites, and verifiable gaming licenses through a new portal, signaling a major.
- 5 October 2026 A New Gambling Ad Deal Could Weaponize an Old Regulatory Dispute A new agreement between the National Gambling Board and Advertising Regulatory Board aims to tighten ad scrutiny, but highlights a deep conflict over product.
- 5 October 2026 Brazil’s R36.9bn Gambling Market Vanishes, a Warning for South Africa's Growing Brazil's sudden ban on its R$36.9 billion online gambling market, impacting 25 million bettors, offers a stark lesson for South Africa on balancing industry.