Online Gambling Banned In South Africa

centrebet · #1 11-29-2006, 01:32 AM

Online casino gaming could cost punters a R10m fine

http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?s...4307865C746290

adioking · #2 11-30-2006, 03:35 AM

Wow, I know some operators that actually WORK in South Africa... suppose they're screwed now aren't they?

Brandon · #3 11-30-2006, 09:47 PM

Quote:

'It was recognised that gambling can be dangerous for individuals'

So can drinking, smoking, driving, walking, flying, etc...better Frist em all

pokerpatduck2 · #4 11-30-2006, 10:06 PM

The move to ban poker is quite odd. On one side they legalize gay marriage and then go say poker can be dangerous for individuals.

I'd think that if they are letting people do what they want to do, then why restict something like poker. The only reason seems to be greed.

pokermac · #5 12-01-2006, 09:16 AM

Poker Pat

My $ 0.02

I think the difference is that whereas gay marriage is a cultural societal decision - one which the polls and opinions might make a difference, outlawing poker is simply financial.

In the US - it was pushed through by the casino lobby - and the same is probably true in South Africa - Sun City and Grand West probably had their say....