Fairground Gaming

Progress in South Africa -- Despite the Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board's recent declaration to the contrary, Internet gambling may soon become legal in South Africa. The National Gambling Board recommended in a report released last month that legalizing online gambling will ensure local gamblers have legal protection, prevent "criminal influence and exploitation" in the industry and it promote the development of an interactive gambling industry in South Africa. A move to legalize online gambling could come quickly if Trade and Industry Minister Mandisi Mpahlwa follows the recommendations because the only requirement for proceeding is the drafting of regulations.