There is considerable confusion among members of the public, banking institutions and the media regarding the legal position of online gambling and betting in South Africa.
Internet or online gambling, as per the notice from the National Gambling Board, refers to online casino gambling. There are currently no licensed online casinos legally operating in South Africa.
Powerbet Gaming, the operator of Voltbet.com, is licensed by The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board to offer internet sports betting/online bookmaking. Internet betting has been offered legally in South Africa for several years, within a well-established legal framework, and administered by provincial and national boards.
The boards are tasked with ensuring that all customers of licensed online bookmakers are protected, under age gambling is prohibited, responsible gambling practices are promoted and gambling taxes are correctly calculated and paid by the bookmaker.
Please also note that using your credit card to bet with online bookmakers or betting exchanges that are not licensed in South Africa may contravene exchange control regulations.
There is no legal or regulatory prohibition on using your credit card to bet with Voltbet.com
Click the links below to read the notice from The National Gambling Board or access the websites of The National Gambling Board and The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board.
Powerbet Bookmaking License
National Gambling Board press release 25082010
PUBLIC NOTICE FROM THE NATIONAL GAMBLING BOARD RE: ILLEGALITY OF ONLINE INTERNET GAMBLING ACTIVITIES IN THE REPUBLIC
National Gambling Board
Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
Code of Conduct
