Botswana

News & Analysis

Sports Betting Drives Growth In South Africa, Botswana, Malawi

The gambling industries of South Africa, Botswana and Malawi all saw sports betting become a key driver of growth and tax revenue amid impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, regulators say.

News In Brief: November 23-November 27, 2020

Lithuania operator stung for illegal ad, an IBIA tip leads to a major darts suspension and South Korean star found guilty over Vegas gambling.

Ghana, Botswana Regulators Accelerating Online Gambling Plans

Gambling venue closures caused by COVID-19 restrictions have accelerated regulator plans in Ghana and Botswana to expand online gambling activities.

Regulatory News Updates – June 1-June 5, 2020

U.S. Justice Department reportedly probing Sheldon Adelson's Marina Bay Sands casino, a new attempt to lower impending Brazil sports-betting taxes fails and Botswana regulator looks for external assessor.

African Regulators Say Endless Litigation Means Licensing Is 'Going Nowhere

Half of the budgets of South Africa’s gambling control boards are being squandered on drawn-out litigation with licensees and a dispute resolution system is urgently needed, according to the boss of the country’s largest board in Gauteng.

Data & Forecasts

Sun International Report - 2001 to 2022H1

Latest half-yearly data from South African-listed Sun International. The data released for the operator contains the following information: Revenue by business segment, region & casino, EBITDA, operating profit, profit before tax and number of slots & tables by casino. There are approximately 2,415 data points in this document.