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National Gambling Act, 2004 (Act No. 7 of 2004)

Chapter 3 : Jurisdiction and Licensing

Part C : Provincial licences

47. Amusement games and machines

 

1) A provincial law may permit the provincial licensing authority to license and regulate-
a) amusement machines, subject to the requirements of subsection (2); and
b) amusement games, subject to the requirements of subsection (3) and any regulations promulgated in terms of subsection (4).

 

2) An amusement machine must not be derived or converted from a gambling machine of the type ordinarily found in a casino.

 

3) An amusement game must not-
a) be similar to, or derived from, a gambling game other than bingo;
b) offer a cash prize or a combination of a cash prize with any other prize; or
c) offer a prize that exceeds the prescribed maximum value for such games.

 

4) The Minister may, by regulation made in accordance with section 87, prescribe the maximum value of the prize, and the type of prizes, that may be offered for an amusement game.