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Gambling

The gambling industry is regulated at both national (National Gambling Board) and provincial level. Licences are premises and person-specific; directors and key employees must undergo fit-and-proper vetting. Casinos are FICA accountable institutions. Responsible gambling programmes are a regulatory requirement.
Applicable legislation

Key legal frameworks

National Gambling Act 7 of 2004
Provincial gambling legislation (9 provincial boards)
Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (FICA)
Electronic Communications Act (online gambling)
Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008
Regulators

Who oversees this industry

NGB. National Gambling BoardProvincial gambling authorities (9 provincial boards)FIC, FICA accountable institution complianceSAPS, illicit gambling enforcement
King V principles most affected
P2. EthicsP8. RiskP9. Compliance
What Encircle tracks for Gambling
Casino / gambling licence compliance and annual renewal
Fit-and-proper vetting for directors, management, and key employees
FICA: RMCP, CDD on high-value players, STR reporting
Responsible gambling programme, self-exclusion, required signage
AML controls on gaming transactions and prize payouts

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