About National Gambling Board of South Africa (NGB)
The National Gambling Board (NGB), an agency of the Department of Trade and Industry, was established in terms of the National Gambling Act, Act No 33 of 1996 which was repealed on 01 November 2004 by the National Gambling Act, 2004, (Act No 7 of 2004) ('the Act'). The Act makes provision for the oversight of matters relating to casinos, gambling, betting and wagering and promotes uniform norms and standards in relation to gambling throughout South Africa.
The strength of the NGB is informed by the past 14 years of regulating a gambling industry which was fragmented with low credibility from the pre-1994 era. Its performance outcome is an effectively regulated and continuously supervised gambling industry, which is a significant economic sector that upholds national and internationally recognised standards of compliance and consequently national and international industry reputation.
The NGB is a regulator with concurrent competencies with the provincial gambling regulators. Its work is to ensure harmonisation and consistency with the National Gambling Act and its statutes. The NGB provides a stable environment within which the gambling industry can grow its operations for the benefit of all.
The Board of the NGB is the Accounting Authority. Members of the Board are appointed by the Minister of Trade and Industry.
The CEO is appointed by the Board in terms of Section 73 (1) (a) of the National Gambling Act 2004, (Act No. 7 of 2004), in consultation with the Minister. The CEO is responsible for administration, providing leadership, implementing Board resolutions and facilitating the implementation of the NGB's mandate.
Vision
To position South Africa as the pre-eminent jurisdiction with an exemplary and effectively regulated gambling industry.
Mission
Lead the regulation of the gambling industry in the fulfillment of the National Gambling Act, 2004, through an effectively regulated and supervised gambling industry that upholds domestic, continental and internationally recognised standards of compliance.
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