South Africa Plans Online Gambling Policy
15 Apr 2005
SOUTH AFRICA – As reported by the ITWeb: " The government plans to develop a new policy on Internet gambling this year.
"This is according to minister of trade and industry, Mandisi Mpahlwa, who said in his budget vote in Parliament this week: 'Further strengthening and effective implementation of consumer protection will continue this year. The department will establish a new consumer credit regulator, develop a policy on Internet gambling and assess the impact of gambling, consumer credit and liquor.'
"…Internet gambling is regulated by various provincial gaming laws and is touched on by the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act."