Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Running Wolf's Rant
    Latest News
    • Francois Van Coke reik “Maak Wakker” (saam Elandré) uit
    • Imagine Dragons Announce 2023 SA Tour Dates
    • Dan Mace discovers incredible musical duo
    • Phil Gregory Releases New EP: “22” – Not Out
    • Daniel Baron Releases Powerful Emotional Ballad: “Roses”
    • OneRepublic Announces 2022 South African Tour Dates
    • Van Der Aven Reik Eerste Afrikaanse snit “Heimwee” Uit
    • SAMA28 Nominees Announced
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube RSS TikTok
    Home
    • Categories
      • Entertainment
      • Facts
      • General News
      • Hacks
      • Opinion
      • Photography
      • Quotes
      • Technology
    • Pages
      • Interesting Music Facts
      • Music Events
      • South African Artists & Bands
      • South African Live Music Events, Venues & Festivals
      • Submit Music Facts
      • Submit Music Festival Stories
    • Featured
    • Contact Us
    • Privacy Policy
    Subscribe
    Running Wolf's Rant
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube RSS
    Home»Opinion»Online Gambling: How popular is it in South Africa?

    Online Gambling: How popular is it in South Africa?

    Staff WriterBy Staff WriterJan 14, 2019 Opinion 5 Mins Read62 Views
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Email Telegram WhatsApp

    How popular is online gambling in South Africa? Is it more popular than people think it is or not?

    Let’s face it, it’s a well-known fact that South Africans love their sports. The most popular sports in South Africa are rugby, cricket, and more importantly football (or soccer).

    Football (or soccer) is undoubtedly the most loved sport amongst South Africans. The country still has a long way to go, but South Africans follow it very closely.

    South Africa managed to win the African Cup of Nations on home turf in 1996 (after having failed to even qualify for the previous cup). This is one very proud moment for South Africans who cherish it till this day.

    Africa Cup of Nations 1996

    South Africans enjoy watching matches too. Last year, a survey conducted by marketing company DCMN, estimated that 86% of South Africans planned to watch the World Cup, or at least some of the matches, which is an impressive increase compared to the figures of the previous World Cup held back in 2014.

    Although, in a way, this figure can be explained as it is thought to be reflective of the fact that the previous World Cup was held in Brazil, which meant that there was a five-hour time difference, contrary to the last World Cup, which was held in Russia, with just a one-hour time difference. Many believe this is at least one of the reasons behind the smaller number of viewership that year.

    The survey, which included five countries in all; South Africa, Germany, France, the UK, and US, revealed that South Africa and the UK both ranked second in terms of estimated viewership, with 86%, whilst Germany ranked first with 91% of people estimated to watch the matches.

    The country with the least interest in watching the games was the USA, which doesn’t come as a surprise since soccer isn’t exactly the country’s favourite sport.

    From the love of sport to the love of gambling

    As one would imagine, this kind of fanaticism brings with it a love for betting. Many South Africans like to bet on their favorite football team or other sports. This seems to be especially the case amongst millennials.

    Sports Betting

    Contrary to what most people might think, women enjoy watching and betting on sports just as much as the men do. In fact, according to the above-mentioned survey, it was estimated that ninety-three percent of South African men would be watching the games, whilst 79% of South African women said that they would also be watching some of the matches.

    Casinos (an even bigger sector in the world of gambling) is taking over South Africa and other African countries though.

    Sports Betting vs. Online Casino Gambling

    Online casino gambling has been on the increase in the last couple of years. Nowadays it makes up most of the South African gambling market.

    According to PwC.co.za: “Casinos are by far the largest component of the gambling market with casino gross gambling revenues accounting for 72% of total gross gambling revenues in 2014, down from 76% in 2013, reflecting the maturation of this segment of the market.

    Currently, a total of 38 out of 40 possible casinos are in operation. On 31 October 2015, the Department of Trade and Industry gave notice of intention to increase the set number of maximum casino licenses that may be granted throughout South Africa from 40 to 41.”

    Unfortunately illegal gambling and scam casino sites exist. This is why players (especially the younger generation) are encouraged to do their research. Players should make sure they are playing at ZAR friendly websites that are licensed and regulated. You can choose the right one with Roulette77.

    Players also need to learn how to spot rogue casinos and learn how to take precautions against addiction. They should also be able to detect signs of addiction. All of this can be done by consulting an online casino guide.

    “Casinos face growing competition from other forms of legal gambling such as electronic bingo terminals, limited payout machines, sports betting outlets as well as from the increase in illegal online gambling.

    Casino gross gambling revenue is projected to rise to R19.2 billion in 2019 from R17.2 billion in 2014, a 2.2% compound annual increase” PwC

    The reason behind the rise in online gambling

    So, how did the popularity of online gambling increase in South Africa?

    We all know gambling’s been around for a long time and has been a universal past time. It would make sense that gambling would increase after the invention of the internet.

    The internet also been around for quite some time now and online casinos have existed since. So, what are the factors behind the increasing numbers?

    Online Gambling - Mobile Sports Betting

    The answer is very simple. It’s all thanks to another form of technology that has taken over our lives: the mobile phone. Research has shown that online gambling is increasing in proportion to the increasing use of mobile phones.

    Online gambling is expected to keep on growing. Therefor, good measures need to be taken in order to ensure that the country does something about illegal gambling.

    Watch this space for updates in the Opinion category on Running Wolf’s Rant.

    Get updates via email
    Football Online Gambling South Africa Sports Betting
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Telegram WhatsApp Reddit Email
    Previous ArticleTops at Spar Ad: A funny reminder that South Africa is a serious country
    Next Article Game of Thrones Season 8 Air Date Announced
    Staff Writer

    Running Wolf's Rant's correspondent who chooses to remain anonymous...

    Related Posts

    What Are The Most Popular Sports to Bet on in South Africa?

    Jun 1, 20224 Mins Read9 Views

    Interesting Facts about Gambling Online

    Apr 19, 20224 Mins Read29 Views

    The History of Online Gambling and Casinos in South Africa

    Feb 17, 20224 Mins Read14 Views

    Insight Into The Online Gambling Boom in South Africa

    Aug 22, 20215 Mins Read

    Top 5 Online Casinos in South Africa

    Nov 21, 20204 Mins Read

    New Betting Options for Live Casinos in South Africa

    May 8, 20205 Mins Read35 Views

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    You Might Like

    The Rise of Skywalker: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

    Dec 31, 201948 Views

    An Interview with Southern Wild

    Feb 20, 201816 Views

    A quick chat with Alastair from Cockles

    Jun 27, 201815 Views

    A quick pre Mieliepop chat with Bark

    Mar 15, 20166 Views

    Park Acoustics: An Interview with Craig Durrant

    Nov 29, 201825 Views
    Subscribe
    Get updates via email
    You Might Also Like

    An Open Letter to Sunette Bridges and her followers

    Jul 30, 201359 Views

    How To Bet On Basketball

    Nov 23, 2021

    Zambia: 10 Facts You Might Not Know

    May 5, 201052 Views

    Bitcoin Insurance: How To Get Started

    Sep 12, 2020

    5 Essential Garden Tools For The Beginners

    Aug 16, 2021
    Follow Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    About Running Wolf’s Rant
    About Running Wolf's Rant

    Running Wolf's Rant has been covering the South African Music Scene and featuring interesting, funny and engaging content since 2008.

    Feel free to explore the various sections and categories. We hope that you find something howling good while you're exploring. Please share posts that you find interesting with your friends on Social Media. Share buttons are provided.

    Featured Posts

    Photo Album: Sowing the Seeds 2015

    Mar 23, 201520 Views

    Photo Album: Billy Talent Live in Pretoria

    Aug 26, 201326 Views

    A Collection of Bob Marley Quotes

    Sep 10, 202044 Views
    Recent Posts

    Francois Van Coke reik “Maak Wakker” (saam Elandré) uit

    Jul 1, 202297 Views

    What’s Coming To Netflix in July 2022?

    Jun 30, 202243 Views

    What are the Best Trails in Australia?

    Jun 29, 202211 Views
    Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube RSS
    © 2022 Running Wolf's Rant. Designed by ThemeSphere.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.