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Economy

Web gambling gets boost from Obama

Dec 26 2011 16:30

The Obama administration cleared the way for states to legalise Internet poker and certain other online betting in a switch that may help them reap billions in tax revenue.

Economy

SA casino market growing fast

Dec 05 2011 16:37

SA had the fastest-growing global casino market in 2010, according to a report by PwC.

Economy

Fewer South Africans take to gambling

Oct 28 2011 17:30

The number of locals who gamble has dropped compared to 10 years ago but poor people are still likelier to do so, says the National Responsible Gambling Programme.

Economy

Ladbrokes bet on SA pays off

Oct 24 2011 17:49

The world's largest bookmaker Ladbrokes says there has been solid betting during the Rugby World Cup.

Travel & Leisure

Authorities dig up dirt in horseracing

Oct 02 2011 14:16

The Competition Commission is set to probe the horseracing industry after it received a complaint from an Eastern Cape horse breeder.

Economy

No new gambling options allowed

Jul 01 2011 06:25

Government says no new forms of gambling or new casinos will be approved - for now.

South Africa

Problem gambling moderates in SA

Jun 30 2011 06:30

Problem gambling levels have remained relatively constant despite the huge growth in the size of the industry, a new report shows.

Economy

Gambling revenues double since 2001

Jun 29 2011 15:15

Revenues earned from gaming doubled between 2001 and 2009 and now stand at R15.9bn, says the Gambling Review Commission.

Economy

SA lauds benefits of gambling

Apr 18 2011 14:29

Trade and Industry deputy minister Elizabeth Thabethe says the gambling industry contributes to employment and economic growth.

Budget 2012

Gambling on a higher tax take

Mar 09 2011 10:54

Marc Ashton questions if the proposals in the budget for a higher tax on earnings from gambling are workable or merely pie in the sky.

Economy

Clarity sought on gambling tax

Mar 03 2011 12:09

The National Gambling board wants the Treasury and revenue service to spell out the tax on winnings from gambling announced in the budget.

Budget 2011

Gamblers' luck runs out

Feb 23 2011 14:04

If you happen to win the lottery or more than R25 000 at the casino, expect a withholding tax from 2012.

ICT

Illegal online gambling on the increase

Feb 16 2011 13:50

The National Gambling Board has warned that those offering online gambling face fines and imprisonment.

Travel & Leisure

SA man to head global gambling body

Jan 24 2011 12:21

The International Association of Gambling Regulators has appointed the Limpopo Gambling Board CEO as its president.

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May 28 2012 09:33

Investors may not have a clue what they’re paying their money managers or they type of service they’re getting, or, whether they can actually negotiate lower fees. (Reuters)

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