National Gambling Act: Draft Amendments to Regulations Published

Posted 10 February 2026 Written by Acts Online
Category Trade

Brought to you by SA Legal Academy: The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has released draft amendments to the National Gambling Regulations, 2004, for public consultation.

In terms of the National Gambling Act, No. 7 of 2004, the Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition has gazetted proposals for a third set of amendments to the existing regulations. This regulatory update follows previous iterations aimed at aligning the gambling sector with evolving administrative requirements and policy objectives.

The Department has invited stakeholders to submit written input on the proposed changes. The deadline for submissions is 6 March 2026. Once finalised, these amendments will govern various aspects of the gambling industry, including licensing procedures, technical standards, and compliance monitoring.

The draft amendments are expected to impact the following entities:

  • Licensed gambling operators and casinos;
  • Manufacturers and suppliers of gambling devices;
  • Provincial regulatory authorities; and
  • Compliance and legal professionals serving the gaming sector.

What this means for you, your business, or your clients

  • For yourself: Professional advisors must monitor the progression of these draft regulations to provide accurate compliance guidance to gaming sector clients regarding potential changes to licensing requirements.
  • For your business: Compliance firms and legal practices should review the draft to assess whether internal risk management frameworks for gaming clients require adjustment before the 2026 implementation deadline.
  • For your clients: Regulated entities in the gambling sector must evaluate the draft to identify potential changes to operational licensing fees, equipment certification protocols, or mandatory reporting deadlines.

Originally published at https://legalacademy.co.za/news/read/gambling-act-regulations-input-sought-on-draft-amendments

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