Online Gambling, history in South Africa

According itweb.co.za, "Online gambling has been declared illegal by a ruling in the North Gauteng High Court, putting an end to years of arguments around where technically the gambling takes place and whether it would be considered legal if hosted outside of SA "

"The ruling, handed down in Johannesburg by Judge Neil Tuchten last Friday, ends years of debate about whether online gambling is legal, as the act of gambling is now deemed to take place at the punter's computer, and not where the server is located.

As a result, it is an offence for Internet service providers (ISPs) to facilitate online gambling, and for the media to run advertisements promoting interactive gaming. In addition, banks cannot aid people in gambling online."

 Lucky Lukhwareni,Head of legal services for the board said, “… we approached the media to alert them of the judgement which makes online casino operations illegal, and if they continue we will have them arrested and fight for conviction.”

“The Gauteng Gambling Board will pursue any person or organisation, which contravenes the gambling legislation,” says the statement. The board says offenders could face a R10 million fine, or a jail term of not more than 10 years. "also is writted by itweb.