Moruntshi Kemorwale<\/strong>, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Gambling Authority, briefed journalists on the watchdog\u2019s achievements over its ten years of operation<\/strong>. These include the national Responsible Gambling Programme<\/strong>, which reduced problem gambling from 5 per cent in 2020 to 3.4 per cent in 2025<\/strong>, and the Motshameko o Phepha campaign<\/strong>, which has so far reached 173 of the 500 targeted sites in just two and a half months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Over the past year, the regulator has also used roadshows, pamphlets, social media influencers and community engagement initiatives to promote responsible gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kemorwale said: \u201cThis year, we celebrate a decade of the Gambling Authority – ten years of protecting the public, regulating the industry and ensuring that gambling contributes positively to our nation. Our work is deliberate, not accidental. We are here to safeguard the public interest and promote integrity in an industry that has grown faster than many anticipated.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2026, the Authority will take stricter action against influencers and endorsers of illegal gambling. Kemorwale noted: \u201cThese individuals operate illegally, misleading people with false promises of wealth. This is wrong. We are working closely with the police to put an end to it. We recently apprehended one, and he has since apologised.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n In line with industry developments and expanding gaming technologies, the Authority is also updating its regulatory strategy. It plans to introduce stronger safeguards, enhance consumer protection and consider the implementation of a central electronic monitoring system to mitigate risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Authority noted the industry\u2019s rapid growth, with gambling revenue forecast to reach P1 billion (\u20ac64.3 million) this year. However, it stressed that it remains firmly committed to enforcement, licensing compliance and active stakeholder engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kemorwale added: \u201cWe are not here to punish by default. We are here to guide, engage and build capacity to ensure operators do right by the public.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/11\/DraftKings-responsible-gambling-900x600-300x200.jpg\")
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