Online Gambling in South Africa is still illegal, but a new Bill has been put recently in place that changes the whole gambling scenery in this country. It is up to the National Council of Provinces whether or not it is accepted as a law, as it has already been approved by the National Assembly.

Quite a few online companies have communicated their idea of moving their operations to South Africa, once the bill has been approved. Two major gambling companies, The Victor Chandler International Group and the Bwin Interactive Entertainment are already working to open in the country in the near future.

Kevin O’Neal, a spokesman from Bwin, said: “I would not like to comment. We like to keep things under wraps until we are ready, for competition reasons.” The competition, Chandler, said: “It does not matter which of the companies move first, both will be constantly mimicking each other. Wherever we are, they are. Sometimes they follow us, sometimes we follow them.”

Although the law has not been approved yet, online gambling in South Africa is very common. Most of the gamblers are located within the country, while most of the operators live abroad.