Gaming for Africa Expo 2002

Gaming for Africa Expo 2002

With the recent removal of a number of obstacles blocking the way of new developments in the gaming industry in South Africa, the time is now right for an industry Expo!

Set to take place in mid May next year, the expo with be held in the Dome, Northern Johannesburg. Many changes recent changes in South African policy protening to gaming are opening the doors to big business. Some of the recent changes include the court case holding up the Central Monitoring Systems for LPMs (Limited Payout Machines) has been dropped. Allowing limited wager slots that will be placed in pubs, clubs and taverns throughout the country to go ahead. The regulations governing LPMs has already been promulgated.

A vendor to operate an electronic Central Monitoring System (CMS) has been appointed by the National Gambling Board, and a number of provinces have either licensed route operators or are in the process of finalising their respective regulations on LPMs. South Africa could see its first LPMs go live as early as mid-2002. The GAMING FOR AFRICA EXPO 2002 will provide the ideal opportunity to meet with national and provincial regulators, potential route and site operators and get the latest on this exciting industry.

The South African government is in the process of legislating Internet Gambling, and a recent report commissioned by the National Gambling Board urges speedy licensing of Internet Gambling and favourable taxation in order to establish South Africa as an Internet Gambling mecca. Amendments to the National Gambling Act are to be tabled in Parliament in early 2002, paving the way for licensing, possibly as soon as mid- to end-2002.

The South African National Gambling Act makes allowance for 40 casino licences. To date 26 casinos are operational, and a total of 31 licences have been awarded, making this a gaming jurisdiction that any serious manufacturer and supplier cannot afford to ignore.

The GAMING FOR AFRICA EXPO will attracts decision-makers, buyers and legislators from all sectors of gaming including horse racing, bingo and lotteries in southern Africa and the rest of the African continent.

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