Ghost Accounts, Fake Names, and the Hidden Cost of Chasing Fortune
In the back room of a dusty tavern on the outskirts of Pietermaritzburg, two phones are connected via Bluetooth. One belongs to a man nursing a Black Label. The other,…
South Africa’s Remote Coders Who Moonlight as Gamblers
There’s a quiet revolution happening across South Africa’s small towns and suburban fringes. It doesn’t show up on national news or in Silicon Valley startup blogs. You won’t find it…
Play’n GO and Gold Rush Group
The South African iGaming market is experiencing a period of rapid transformation, driven by technological innovation, regulatory evolution, and a growing appetite for world-class digital entertainment. At the heart of…
What If She Never Stops? The Teen Who Outsmarted the App Too Young
Her name is Mbali, and by the time she turned seventeen, she had already figured out more about risk and return than most grown men who play every week without…
Jackpot in the Dust, Where Desert Roads and Digital Odds Collide
There’s a stretch of road just past Upington where the tar thins out and the horizon turns to a mirage. Dust clings to everything, boots, dashboards, signal towers. You lose…
South Africa’s Grandmothers Are Turning Casual Gaming into Community Currency
Out in KwaZulu-Natal, and further into the Eastern Cape’s quieter stretches, there’s a rhythm to things that doesn’t get much airtime. You won’t see it on a billboard or splashed…
When Betting Slips Replace Lunchbox Notes
The first time Thabiso brought a betting slip to school, he thought nothing of it. He found it tucked under the sugar tin next to the stove, folded neatly with…
When Teenagers Build Betting Bots for Fun
Somewhere between Fortnite matches and late-night Reddit scrolls, a teenager opens a new tab and asks a search engine a question, how to make a betting bot. The lighting is…
New York Locks in $1 Billion Price Tag for Downstate Casino Licences
The stakes have officially been set for anyone hoping to open a casino in downstate New York. On Monday, the New York State Gaming Commission’s Gaming Facility Location Board signed…
Effective Responsible Gambling Tools, What Works and Why It Matters
Responsible gambling is no longer a footnote in the casino industry, it’s central to how modern venues operate. Today’s gaming environments are designed not just for entertainment, but also for…