Message from the CEO
Gambling and Betting was legalised in our country following a research conducted by a Commission led by the late Prof. Wiehann in 1995, which concluded that this form entertainment bears a great potential for economic growth in the form of job creation, investment, contribution to the growth of own-revenue base, tourism promotion and business development. This Commission also concluded that if this form of entertainment is not properly regulated, it may create serious social and economic problems. It is against this background, that it was resolved that regulation of gambling and betting operations should be a shared and concurrent responsibility between National and Provincial governments in order to safeguard potential ills which may come with its legalisation.
NOTICE OF A HOTLINE FOR NORTH WEST GAMBLING BOARD
The North West Gambling Board (the Board) in its pursuit to fight illegal gambling operations, fraud and any other related criminal activities, has set up a hotline for the reporting of such crimes or offences affecting its business. Callers may use the hotline to report inter-alia the following: - Violation of the legislation relating to gambling in particular casino gambling, sport betting, horse racing and bingo. - Illegal gambling activities/operations - Concerns about the conduct of officials of the Board - Suspicion of fraud, money laundering or theft in the gambling industry. Reporting of illegal gambling is everyone’s responsibility in order to ensure that our province and country regulates gambling effectively. If you suspect or you are aware of any illegal gambling operations, please call on 0860 545 545All calls received will be treated confidentially and callers may remain anonymous, however, provide adequate details for the Board to be in the position to address all concerns recorded. NOTICE: COMMENCEMENT OF THE NORTH WEST GAMBLING REGULATIONS, 2008
Please take note that the Honourable D. E. Africa, Member of the Executive Council for Economic Development and Tourism, determined on the 20 April 2009, that the Regulations published in the Provincial Gazette of 27 February 2009 (Notice 75 of 2009), shall commence on 11 May 2009, save for Regulation 73 which shall come into operation on a date still to be determined. Registration on Company Supplier Database
An invitation is hereby extended to companies to register on the supplier database of The North West Gambling Board.
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