Self-exclusion is a statutory right under the National Gambling Act 7 of 2004. FMSA submits your application to the National Gambling Board. The NGB and all 9 Provincial Gambling Boards are responsible for enforcing your exclusion across every licensed gambling premises in South Africa.
The National Gambling Board is the primary regulator of gambling in South Africa and is established under the National Gambling Act 7 of 2004. The NGB maintains the national register of excluded persons and is the body to which FMSA submits your NGB Form 1/1 application on your behalf. The NGB is responsible for processing your application, maintaining the register, and notifying all licensed operators.
Once your application is received and processed by the NGB, your exclusion is communicated to all 9 Provincial Gambling Boards and every licensed casino and gambling operator in South Africa.
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The Information Regulator enforces POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013). FMSA processes your personal information under POPIA and reports to the Information Regulator as the competent authority for data protection complaints.
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Your exclusion is transmitted to all nine Provincial Gambling Boards. Every licensed casino and gambling premises in each province is required to enforce it.
Regulates all gambling activities in the Gauteng province, including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Ekurhuleni, and surrounding areas. The GGB oversees the largest gambling market in South Africa including Sun City (Gauteng facilities), Emperors Palace, Montecasino, and Gold Reef City.
www.ggb.org.zaRegulates gambling and horse racing in the Western Cape including Cape Town, Stellenbosch, George, and the Winelands. Oversees GrandWest Casino, Golden Acre, and licensed premises across the province.
www.wcgrb.co.zaRegulates gambling in KwaZulu-Natal including Durban, Pietermaritzburg, and the broader province. Oversees Suncoast Casino, Sibaya Casino, Greyville, and all licensed premises in the province.
www.kznera.co.zaRegulates gambling in the Eastern Cape including Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), East London, and Mthatha. Oversees Boardwalk Casino, Hemingways Casino, and all licensed Eastern Cape operators.
www.ecgb.co.zaRegulates gambling in Limpopo province including Polokwane, Tzaneen, and the Bushveld regions. Oversees Meropa Casino, Rio Casino, and all licensed operators in the province.
www.lgb.co.zaRegulates gambling and liquor in Mpumalanga including Nelspruit (Mbombela), Witbank (eMalahleni), and the Lowveld. Oversees Emnotweni Casino, Graceland Casino, and all licensed operators.
www.mpumer.co.zaRegulates gambling in North West province including Rustenburg, Mahikeng, Potchefstroom, and the Sun City resort area. Oversees Sun City, Morula Sun, and all licensed premises in the province.
www.nwgb.co.zaRegulates gambling, liquor, and tourism in the Free State including Bloemfontein, Welkom, and the broader province. Oversees Windmill Casino, Naledi Sun, and all licensed Free State operators.
www.fsglta.co.zaRegulates gambling in the Northern Cape including Kimberley, Upington, and Springbok. Oversees Flamingo Casino and all licensed premises across this geographically large province.
www.ncgb.co.zaYou sign your application electronically on the FMSA platform. Your e-signature is valid under ECTA Section 13.
FMSA submits your signed NGB Form 1/1 to the National Gambling Board as required by law. FMSA confirms submission to you by email. Processing and enforcement are the statutory responsibility of the NGB.
The NGB adds you to the national register and notifies all 9 Provincial Gambling Boards. Each PGB enforces the exclusion in its jurisdiction.
Every licensed casino and gambling operator in South Africa is required to enforce your exclusion. Entry to any covered premises is legally prohibited.
FMSA submits your application. The NGB and Provincial Gambling Boards are responsible for enforcement. No cost to you.
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