The South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) said on Monday that they are calling for urgent action to block illegal offshore gambling websites.
The South African Bookmakers Association (SABA) wants urgent action to block illegal offshore gambling websites.
SABA said that this follows the recent position adopted by the Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) regarding proposals by the National Gambling Board to block illegal offshore gambling websites.
SABA added that while they agreed that technical interventions must be supported by clear legislation, appropriate regulatory oversight and constitutional safeguards, it says that the debate should no longer centre on whether illegal offshore gambling can be addressed, but rather, how quickly South Africa is prepared to act.
“We have been actively engaging with the National Gambling Board (NGB), policymakers and other stakeholders to develop a practical, evidence-based strategy to combat the rapid growth of the illegal offshore gambling market. Those engagements have included detailed presentations, legislative gap analyses, international benchmarking and public awareness initiatives aimed at educating consumers about the risks posed by illegal operators,” added SABA.
