Gambling Sector Performance

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1 Gambling Sector Performance Report Financial Year 2012/2013 NEXT

2 The following people and institutions are acknowledged for their inputs in the compilation of this report: All Provincial Licensing Authorities for submitting (audited) information related to market conduct, market share and provinvicial gambling statistics per mode, operator and province. The National Gambling Board (NGB), nor the Department of Trade and Industry (the dti), do not guarantee or provide any commercial warranties and/or guarantee the robustness for the purpose of use, nor are any such warranties to be implied with respect to the information and data published herein. In no event shall the NGB and (the dti), nor its employees, officers or representatives become liable to users of the data and information provided herein, or to any other party, for any loss or damage, consequential or otherwise, including but not limited to time, money or goodwill, arising from the use, operation or modification of the data or information, or for the failure to transmit a copy of any particular document. In using the information or data, users assume the risk for relying on such data or information, and further agree to indemnity, defend, and hold harmless the NGB or the dti, and its employees, officers and representatives for any and all liability of any nature arising out of or resulting from the lack of accuracy or correctness of the information or data, or the use of the information or data. Further, in using this information or data, the user acknowledges that the user is responsible for personally assessing the accuracy and reliability of the data or information provided, and that the images provided or copies thereof, are subject to error and omission, and are not guaranteed or warranted to be true, complete or correct. The data published herein is not for commercial purposes. No person, entity or user shall sell, give or receive for the purpose of selling or offering for sale, any portion of the information or data provided herein, nor may they use the information in a manner that is in violation of any law or regulation. National Gambling Board, 2014 ii

3 Chairperson of the National Gambling Board (NGB) Prof Linda de Vries One of the key mandates of the National Gambling Board (referred to as the board ) is to monitor market share and market conduct in the South African gambling industry. In doing so, the board has gathered national gambling statistics and limited information in terms of market conduct on the different legal gambling modes in South Africa over many years. National gambling statistics are published annually on the website ( However, the board resolved that a comprehensive report on the performance of all licensed gambling modes be published. The need arose to extensively map the gambling industry in terms of size, growth and nature and inform stakeholders and the public accordingly. The sharing of information in this report is based on those gambling modes regulated by the board i.e. casinos, limited payout machines, bingo and wagering and betting in terms of horse racing and sport. This report is the first of its kind to map the gambling industry and provide the reader with a national overview about the size and scope of different regulated gambling modes in South Africa. This initiative further serves as a benchmark for future reports by informing the reader about gambling trends by gambling operators, number of outlets and gambling positions, as well as national gambling statistics per gambling mode. The board would also like to extend its gratitude to Provincial Licensing Authorities for submitting information and statistics as required. Prof Linda de Vries Chairperson: National Gambling Board National Gambling Board, 2014 iii

4 index CONTENTS ii ii iii v vi viii ix Gambling Sector Performance Report Financial Year 2012/ Number of casinos in South Africa as on 31 March Number of licensed and operational machines/slots, tables and positions in casinos as on 31 March Amount of turnover (money wagered), GGR generated and taxes/levies collected per province in 9 casinos in FY Turnover in the casino sector per province in FY Gross gambling revenue generated by the casino sector per province in FY Taxes/levies collected by PLAs from the casino sector per province in FY Number of licensed totalisators and bookmakers as on 31 March Amount of turnover (money wagered), GGR generated and taxes/levies collected per province in the 15 racing and betting sector in FY Turnover (Rand value of money wagered) in the racing and betting sector per province in FY Gross gambling revenue generated in the racing and betting sector per province in FY Taxes/levies collected by PLAs from the racing and betting sector per province in FY Number of licensed and operational route and site operators per province as on 31 March Amount of turnover (money wagered), GGR generated and taxes/levies collected per province in the 22 limited payout machine sector in FY Turnover (Rand value of money wagered) in the limited payout machine sector per province in FY Gross gambling revenue generated in the limited payout machine sector per province in FY Taxes/levies collected by PLAs from the limited payout machine sector per province in FY Number of bingo operators and licensed operational bingo outlets as on 31 March Number of licensed and operational bingo positions as on 31 March Amount of TO (money wagered), GGR generated and taxes/levies collected per province in the bingo 28 sector in FY Turnover (Rand value of money wagered) in the bingo sector per province in FY Gross gambling revenue generated in the bingo sector per province in FY Taxes/levies collected by PLAs from the bingo sector per province in FY Contributors & verification of data and provincial gambling statistics 33 Reference 33

5 CASA BBBEE CEMS EBT FY GGR LPM NGA NGB PLA RO SO TO Casino Association of South Africa Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Central Electronic Monitoring System Electronic Bingo Terminal Financial Year Gross Gambling Revenue Limited Payout Machine National Gambling Act National Gambling Board Provincial Licensing Authority Route Operator Site Operator Turnover National Gambling Board, 2014 v

6 Explanatory Notes Term Bingo Bookmaker Casino Gambling machine/slot machine used interchangeably Gross gambling revenue (GGR) Horse racing Licenced (all modes and outlets) Limited payout machine (LPM) Route operator (RO) Site operator (SO) National Gambling Board, 2014 Explanation Bingo means a game played in whole or in part by electronic means that is played using cards or other devices; that are divided into spaces each of which bears a different number, picture or symbol; and which are arranged randomly such that each card or similar device contains a unique set of numbers, pictures or symbols; in which an operator calls or displays a series of numbers, pictures or symbols in random order and the players match each such number, picture or symbol on the card or device as it is called or displayed; and the player who is first to match all the spaces on the card or device, or who matches a specified set of numbers, pictures or symbols on the card or device, wins a prize. A bookmaker, bookie or turf accountant is a person or organisation that takes bets on various events or contingencies such as horse racing, football, rugby union or marriages, births, names, divorces and even in extreme cases deaths etc. at agreed upon odds (fixed odds). A bookmaker may be licensed to operate on or off-course, that is at a licensed premises, other than a racecourse. A casino is a facility which is licensed to house and accommodate certain types of licensed casino style slots and table gambling games. A slot machine, informally known as a fruit machine, is a casino gambling machine with three or more reels which spin when a button is pushed or a handle is pulled (older mechanical types). These slot machines are also known as one-armed bandits because of the one lever on the side of the machine (the arm) and because of their ability to leave the gamer penniless (bandit). The machine pays off based on patterns of symbols visible on the front of the machine when it stops. Slot machines are the most popular gambling method in casinos and constitute about 80 percent of the average casino s income. Gross gambling revenue is defined as the Rand value of the gross revenue of an operator in terms of turnover less winnings paid to players. Horse racing is the sport in which horses and their riders take part in races, typically with substantial betting on the outcome. Licensed is when a person or company is in possession of a valid licence, registration card or certificate allowing him/them to offer approved gambling activities within a licensed premises to over 18 year old persons. Limited payout machine means a gambling machine outside of a casino in respect of the playing of which the stakes and prizes are limited. Route operator is a juristic person which is licensed to own and operate limited payout machines, maintain and effect the collection of money and paying of taxes and levies in respect of all machines under its licence. Site operator is a natural or juristic person licensed to manage limited payout machines owned by a route operator on his licensed premises (also known as a site) and to make them available to be played by members of the public. vi

7 Term Table game Taxes/levies Totalisator/ Pari-Mutuel betting used interchangeably Turnover (TO) Explanation In casinos, the term table game is used to distinguish games such as blackjack, craps, roulette and baccarat that are played on a table and operated by one or more live dealers like a croupier or poker dealer. Gambling tax levied by and collected by provincial licensing authorities. Totalisator is the name for the automated pool betting system which runs pari-mutuel betting, calculating payoff odds, displaying them, and producing tickets based on incoming bets. Parimutuel betting (from the French: Pari Mutuel) is a betting system in which all bets of a particular type are placed together in a pool; taxes and the house-take are removed, and payoff odds are calculated by sharing the net pool among all winning bets. Turnover is the rand value of money wagered. This includes recycling which refers to amounts that are staked on more than one occasion). TO in the Fixed Odds/Bookmaking environment is, however, different from other forms of gambling in that the amount of money crossing the table is NOT seen as turnover, because the amount of money staked/wagered/ bet on an event is returned to the player should the player win the wager/bet, so a true description of turnover in Fixed Odds/Bookmaking parlance is money wagered minus the stakes wagered on winnings bets = Fixed Odds/Bookmaking turnover. National Gambling Board, 2014 vii

8 List of Tables and Graphs Table Page Table 1: Number of licensed slots, tables and positions per province as on 31 March Graphs Graph 1: Number of operational casinos per province as on 31 March Graph 2: Number of operational slots per province as on 31 March Graph 3: Number of operational tables per province as on 31 March Graph 4: Number of operational positions per province as on 31 March Graph 5: Turnover, casinos per province, FY13 9 Graph 6: Gross gambling revenue, casinos per province, FY13 10 Graph 7: Taxes/levies, casinos per province, FY13 11 Graph 8: Number of licenced totalisator outlets per province, FY13 13 Graph 9: Number of licenced bookmakers per province, FY13 14 Graph 10: Number of licenced bookmaker outlets per province, FY13 14 Graph 11: Turnover, racing and betting, FY13 15 Graph 12: Gross gambling revenue, racing and betting per province, FY13 16 Graph 13: Taxes/levies, racing and betting per province, FY13 17 Graph 14: Number of licensed operational route operators per province as on 31 March Graph 15: Number of licensed site operators per province as on 31 March Graph 16: Number of installed LPMs per province as on 31 March Graph 17: Turnover, limited payout machines, FY13 22 Graph 18: Gross gambling revenue, limited payout machines per province, FY13 23 Graph 19: Taxes/levies, limited payout machines per province, FY13 24 Graph 20: Number of operational bingo outlets as on 31 March Graph 21: Number of operational bingo positions as on 31 March Graph 22: Turnover, bingo, FY13 28 Graph 23: Gross gambling revenue, bingo, FY13 29 Graph 24: Taxes/levies, bingo, FY13 30 National Gambling Board, 2014 viii

9 Executive Summary: Overview of the South African Gambling Sector Introduction One of the strategic outcome-orientated goals of the board is to gather information to provide a holistic overview of the South African gambling sector. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the in terms of market conduct and national gambling statistics applicable to those gambling modes regulated by the board for the financial year 2012/2013 (exclusive of the national lottery). The market conduct information represents the status of the sector as on 31 March Breakdowns per province and gambling mode are discussed in more detail in the report. Information is submitted by all Provincial Licensing Authorities (PLAs). This report is the baseline upon which future reports will be benchmarked. The report provides actual information of the gambling sector regulated by the National Gambling Board (NGB) in terms of the National Gambling Act (NGA). Casinos A total number of 36 casinos (out of a maximum allowable 40 available licenses) is operational in South Africa and owned by five controlling shareholders of which three have multiple licenses. The total number of licensed operational machines (slots) in South Africa is , as well as 832 gambling tables, representing operational gambling positions in casinos. Limited Payout Machines (LPMs) Route operators manage site operators in the LPM sector. The total number of installed LPMs in South Africa is across all provinces except in Northern Cape where no LPMs are rolled out. Racing and betting Two totalisator licenses have been issued and for economic reasons they are operating as one in the racing and betting sector by virtue of a joint agreement between the two companies licensed. This has resulted in them having 397 licensed totalisator outlets, both branches and agencies (the latter is businesses owned by independent persons who offer tote bets for a percentage of turnover from that site they operate from). The total of 225 licensed bookmakers are in operation countrywide. This is both sole trader and corporate bookmakers. Between them they own 380 fixed odds/bookmaking licensed outlets. Bingo Bingo operators are operational in South Africa in and. Eleven bingo halls were operational, representing a total number of operational bingo positions. National Gambling Board, 2014 ix

10 National gambling statistics The FY2012/2013 statistics continue to show an increase in GGR, as well as taxes/levies across all modes of gambling in all provinces. The GGR increased by 11.9% from R million in FY12 to R million in FY13. Taxes/levies increased by 12.6% from R1 834 in FY12 to R2 098 million in FY13. Snap shot of the gambling sector, FY13 Number of licensed operational casinos 36 Number of licensed site operators (LPM) Number of licensed totalisators 2 Number of licensed bookmakers 225 Number of licensed bingo operators 4 Number of licensed bingo positions Number of licensed totalisator outlets 397 Number of licensed bookmaker outlets 380 Number of operational bingo halls/outlets 11 Number of licensed operational machines (slots) (casinos) Number of licensed operational tables (casinos) 832 Number of licensed operational positions (casinos) Number of licensed installed LPMs Number of licensed operational bingo positions Total gambling turnover, all modes R Total gross gambling revenue, all modes R Total taxes/levies collected, all modes R National Gambling Board, 2014 x

11 index Chapter 1: Introduction

12 Chapter 1: Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1 One of the strategic outcome-orientated goals of the board is to gather information to monitor the profile, size, growth and performance of, as well as growth in the. 1.2 The information contained in this report is based on legalised gambling modes in South Africa as regulated by the National Gambling Board (NGB), namely casinos (tables and slots), betting on horses and sport (bookmakers and totalisators, on and off course), limited payout machines (LPMs) and bingo (traditional and electronic). 1.3 NGB monitors market conduct (e.g. number of machines/slots/ebts, tables, positions applicable to the casinos, limited payout machine and bingo sectors, as well as the number of gambling operators and outlets) in the, as well as gathers and analyses national gambling statistics in terms of turnover (TO), gross gambling revenue (GGR) and taxes/levies quarterly. The NGB website is updated with a detailed presentation on an annual basis on audited information (national gambling statistics) representative of that financial year (FY). 1.4 The information provided in this report is sourced from Provincial Licensing Authorities (PLAs) quarterly. Annual audited information is submitted in July All the consolidated national gambling statistics are audited figures, except for those figures submitted by the Northern Cape Gambling Board (raw figures). 1.5 Prior to the compilation of this report, PLAs have been requested to verify submitted audited figures. This resulted in changed statistics submitted by the Limpopo Gambling Board, as well as the Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board. As a result, statistics in this report will differ from those audited figures published in the FY13 NGB Annual Report, as well as the presentation of statistics published on the NGB website in August The board can not be held responsible for the correctness of information (refer to the disclaimer). 1.6 The information on market conduct is based on the status as on 31 March 2013, whereas national gambling statistics is reflected for the financial year 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013 referred to FY The purpose of this report is to provide information to the stakeholders and policy makers about the status and performance of the gambling sector in South Africa (excluding the National Lottery) in the FY2012/2013. This reports serves as the benchmark for future reports and analysis. 1.8 This report is intended for use by regulators, stakeholders and the public to inform them of the performance of the South African gambling sector. The board must, however, stress that permission to use this information in other reports or studies studies must be obtained in writing from the NGB. National Gambling Board,

13 index Chapter 2: Casino Sector

14 Chapter 2: Casino Sector 2.1 Number of casinos in South Africa AS on 31 March A total number of 36 casinos (out of the maximum of 40 licenses provided for in the national legislation) are operational in South Africa as on 31 March Controlling shareholders are Sun International (13 casinos), Tsogo Sun Holdings/Hosken Consolidated Investments (14 casinos), Peermont Resorts (7 casinos), London Clubs International (1 casino) and Northern Cape Casino Consultants (1 casino). All casinos are members of the Casinos Association of South Africa (CASA), except Emerald Resort and Casino and Desert Palace Casino and Resort has the most casinos (7 = 19.4%) of the market), followed by both Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal (each have 5 = each having 13.9%) respectively of the total casino market, as reflected below: Graph 1: Number of operational casinos per province as on 31 March 2013 Number of operational casinos in South Africa per province, FY % 3 8.3% % Western Cape Eastern Cape % % Northern Cape Limpopo North West KwaZulu-Natal % % Free State 2 5.6% 2 5.6% Total: These figures are stable and no operational casino was added during the reporting period. National Gambling Board,

15 2.2 Number of licensed and operational machines/slots, tables and positions in casinos AS on 31 March NGB monitors the number of licensed and operational gambling machines/slots, tables and gambling positions in casinos. Positions are calculated as the sum total of gambling machines and tables. Kindly note that one table game represents 14 gambling positions in and, and 6 gambling positions in the other remaining seven provinces The province accounts for the highest number of licensed gambling machines/slots (8 679), tables (331) and gambling positions (13 313) compared to other provinces. This is followed by Western Cape for the second highest number of licensed slots (3 822) whereas KwaZulu-Natal accounts for the second highest number of licensed tables (159) and licensed positions (4 621). Refer to Table 1 below: Table 1: Number of licensed slots, tables and positions per province as on 31 March 2013 NUMBER OF LICENCED SLOTS, TABLES AND POSITIONS (CASINOS) AS ON 31 MARCH 2013 FY13 Qrt 4 Gambling mode Licensed slots % Western Cape % PROVINCE KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo % % % North West % Northern Cape % Eastern Cape % Free State % TOTAL % Licensed tables Licensed positions % % % % % % % % 1 figures for licensed slots are estimates, as no split between licensed slots and tables are available with regard to some of the casinos in % % % % % % % % % % % % National Gambling Board,

16 2.2.3 accounts for the highest number of operational slots in casinos (37.9%), followed by Western Cape (16.4%) and KwaZulu-Natal (15.8%) as reflected in Graph 2 below: Graph 2: Number of operational slots per province as on 31 March 2013* Number of operational slots in casinos per province, FY % % % % % % Total: % % % Eastern Cape Free State KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo North West Northern Cape Western Cape * figures for licensed slots are estimates, as no split between licensed slots and tables are available with regard to some of the casinos in. National Gambling Board,

17 2.2.4 accounts for the highest number of operational tables (38.6%), followed by KwaZulu-Natal (17.3%) and Western Cape (13.7%) as on 31 March 2013, as reflected in Graph 3 below: Graph 3: Number of operational tables per province as on 31 March 2013* Number of operational slots in casinos per province, FY % % % % % Eastern Cape Free State KwaZulu-Natal % Limpopo % % North West Northern Cape Total: % Western Cape * figures for licensed slots are estimates, as no split between licensed slots and tables are available with regard to some of the casinos in. National Gambling Board,

18 2.2.5 also has the highest number allocation of casinos in South Africa (7 out of 36 operational casinos) which results in this province accounting for the highest number of operational positions (42.7%) as on 31 March This is followed by KwaZulu-Natal (14.5%) and Western Cape (14.4%), as reflected in Graph 4 below: Graph 4: Number of operational positions in casinos per province as on 31 March 2013* Number of operational positions in casinos per province, FY % % % % % Eastern Cape Free State KwaZulu-Natal % % % Limpopo North West Northern Cape % Western Cape Total National Gambling Board,

19 2.3 Amount of turnover (money wagered), GGR generated and taxes/levies collected per province in casinos in FY Turnover in the casino sector per province i ii The total Rand value of money wagered in casinos during FY13 is R This amount represents 85.3% out of all turnover (money wagered) representing all gambling modes and when compared to money wagered at licensed racing and betting, LPM and bingo outlets. has the highest number of casinos compared to other provinces resulting in the highest amount of money wagered at these gambling venues (42.4%). This is followed by money wagered in KwaZulu-Natal casinos (19.9%) and Western Cape (16.5%) as reflected in Graph 5 below: Graph 5: Turnover, casinos per province, FY13 Turnover: Casinos, per province, FY13 R % R % R % R % Eastern Cape Free State R % R KwaZulu-Natal 4.7% R % R % Limpopo North West R % Northern Cape Western Cape Total: R National Gambling Board,

20 2.3.2 Gross gambling revenue generated by the casino sector per province in FY13 i ii The total Rand value of GGR generated in casinos during FY13 is R This amount represents 78.4% out of the total amount of GGR generated by all gambling modes and when compared to GGR generated in the racing and betting, LPM and bingo sectors. has the highest number of casinos compared to other province resulting in the highest amount of GGR generated in these gambling venues (44.1%) and is again followed by GGR generated in KwaZulu-Natal casinos (18.1%) and Western Cape (14.6%) as reflected in Graph 6 below: Graph 6: Gross gambling revenue, casinos per province, FY13 Gross gambling revenue: Casinos, per province, FY13 R % R % R % R % Eastern Cape Free State R % R % R % R % KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo North West R % Northern Cape Western Cape Total: R National Gambling Board,

21 2.3.3 Taxes/levies collected by PLAs from the casino sector per province in FY13 i The total Rand value of taxes/levies collected by PLAs from the casino sector during FY13 is R This amount represents 75.2% out of the total amount of taxes/levies collected from all gambling modes (inclusive of racing and betting, LPMs and bingo). ii has the highest number of casinos compared to other provinces resulting in the highest amount of taxes/levies collected from these gambling venues (41.3%) and is followed by GGR generated by the casino sector in KwaZulu-Natal (21.5%) and Western Cape (18.7%) as reflected in Graph 7 below: Graph 7: Taxes/levies, casinos per province, FY13 Taxes/levies: Casinos, per province, FY13 R R % R % 1.9% Eastern Cape R % R % R % R % R % R % Free State KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo North West Northern Cape Western Cape Total: R National Gambling Board,

22 index Chapter 3: Racing and Betting Sector

23 Chapter 3: Racing and Betting Sector 3.1 Number of licensed totalisators and bookmakers as on 31 March The racing and betting sector comprises of two totalisator operators namely: Phumelela and Gold Circle. Phumelela is currently managing the Western Cape operations on behalf of the Kenilworth Racing Trust. In essence, Phumelela has now expanded its operations to the Western Cape and has presence in 8 provinces with exception of KwaZulu-Natal. Telebet call centres are located in and Eastern Cape. Licensed bookmakers are spread in all provinces throughout the Republic and there are currently 225 licensed to operate, with 380 venues. Bets can be placed on horse racing and sport (on and off course), as well as on any other legal contingency Two totalisators are licensed in South Africa namely Gold Circle (operating in Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal), whereas Phumelela is operating in the rest of the provinces (,, Limpopo, North West, Northern Cape, Eastern Cape and Free State). The infrastructure in terms of the number of bookmakers and totalisators, as well as outlets for FY13, is reflected below accounts for the highest number of licensed bookmakers (42.2%), followed by KwaZulu-Natal (29.3%) and Western Cape (13.8%). The highest number of licenced bookmaker outlets is established in Western Cape (30.3%), followed by (25.0%) and KwaZulu- Natal (21.6%) The number of licensed totalisator outlets, licensed bookmakers and outlets is reflected in Graphs 8 to 10 below: Graph 8: Number of licenced totalisator outlets per province, FY13 Number of licensed totalisator outlets per province, FY % % % 2 0.5% 3.5% Eastern Cape Free State 4.0% KwaZulu-Natal % % Limpopo North West Northern Cape 126 Western Cape 31.7% Total: 397 National Gambling Board,

24 Graph 9: Number of licenced bookmakers per province, FY13 Number of licensed bookmakers per province, FY % 2 0.9% % 8 3.6% 7 3.1% Eastern Cape Free State % 4 1.8% % KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo 66 North West Northern Cape 29.3% Western Cape Total: 225 Graph 10: Number of licenced bookmaker outlets per province, FY13 Number of licensed bookmaker outlets per province, FY % 5 1.3% Eastern Cape % % Free State KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo 1 0.3% 3 North West 0.8% % Total: % % Northern Cape Western Cape National Gambling Board,

25 3.2 Amount of turnover (money wagered), GGR generated and taxes/levies collected per province in the racing and betting sector in FY Turnover (Rand value of money wagered minus money staked on winnings bets struck which are returned = to in the fixed odds/bookmaking environment) in the racing and betting sector per province in FY13 i The total Rand value of money wagered in the racing and betting sector during FY13 is R This amount represented 7.1% out of all turnover (money wagered) representing all gambling modes and when compared to money wagered at licensed casinos, LPM and bingo outlets. ii iii has the highest number of licensed bookmakers compared to other provinces resulting in the highest amount of money wagered at these gambling venues (58.1%). and KwaZulu-Natal have the highest number of totalisator outlets (31.7% each), whereas Western Cape accounts for the highest number of bookmaker outlets (30.3%) This is followed by money wagered in the KwaZulu-Natal racing and betting sector (18.7%) and Western Cape (15.5%) as reflected in Graph 11 below: Graph 11: Turnover, racing and betting, FY13 Turnover: Racing and betting, per province, FY13 R R % R % R % R % R % R % 1.4% R % R % Eastern Cape Free State KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo North West Northern Cape R Western Cape 18.7% Total: R National Gambling Board,

26 3.2.2 Gross gambling revenue generated in the racing and betting sector per province in FY13 i The total Rand value of GGR generated in the racing and betting sector during FY13 is R This amount represented 12.4% out of the total amount of GGR compared to the other legalised gambling sectors (casino, LPMs and bingo sectors). ii iii has the highest number of licensed bookmakers compared to other provinces resulting in the highest amount of GGR generated in these gambling venues (44.9%). This is followed by GGR generated in the KwaZulu-Natal racing and betting sector (24.7%) and Western Cape (11.9%) as reflected in Graph 12 below: Graph 12: Gross gambling revenue, racing and betting per province, FY13 Gross gambling revenue, racing and betting per province, FY13 R % R R % R % R % Eastern Cape Free State 2.7% R % KwaZulu-Natal R % R % R % Limpopo North West Northern Cape Western Cape Total: R National Gambling Board,

27 3.2.3 Taxes/levies collected by PLAs from the racing and betting sector per province in FY13 i The total Rand value of taxes/levies collected by PLAs from the racing and betting sector during FY13 is R This amount represented 14.0% out of the total amount of taxes/levies collected from all gambling modes (inclusive of casinos, LPMs and bingo). ii Despite the fact that has the highest number of licensed bookmakers compared to other provinces, the highest amounts of taxes/levies are collected from and KwaZulu-Natal (35.5% and 35.4% respectively). This is followed by a smaller amount of taxes/levies collected from the racing and betting sector in Western Cape (17.6%) as reflected in Graph 13 below: Graph 13: Taxes/levies, racing and betting per province, FY13 Taxies/levies, racing and betting per province, FY13 R % R % R % R R % R % R R Eastern Cape Free State KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo 2.2% R % 35.5% North West Northern Cape Western Cape Total: R National Gambling Board,

28 index Chapter 4: Limited Payout Machine Sector 18

29 Chapter 4: Limited Payout Machine Sector 4.1 Number of licensed and operational route and site operators per province on 31 March There are three main categories of role players in the LPM sector namely route operators, site operators and the Central Electronic Monitoring System (CEMS). Route operators are companies that are licensed to own, manage and operate LPMs and spread across the country (except Northern Cape). Site operators are privately-owned hotels, pubs or eating establishments, totalisator or bookmaker outlets spread across the country. CEMS is a centralised LPM monitoring and evaluation system operated on a long-term contract basis by Zonke Monitoring Systems, located in Johannesburg The following route operators are operational in provinces as listed below: i Vukani Gaming: All provinces except Northern Cape ii Pioneer: Eastern Cape iii Grand Gaming: and Western Cape iv Gold Rush:, Limpopo and North West v Crazy Slots: vi Hot Slots: vii Kingdom Slots: KwaZulu-Natal viii Luck@it: KwaZulu-Natal ix Zimele: x Bathusi Investment: North West National Gambling Board,

30 4.1.3 The number of route operators reflected per province below includes route operators operating in more than one province. They are then counted in each province licensed. has the biggest number of operational LPM route operators (23.8%), followed by KwaZulu-Natal (19.1%) and (9.5%) as reflected in Graph 14 below: Graph 14: Number of licensed operational route operators per province as on 31 March 2013 Number of operational route operators per province, FY % 1 4.8% % Western Cape % 2 KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo 9.5% North West 2 9.5% Northern Cape Eastern Cape 2 9.5% % Free State National Gambling Board,

31 4.1.4 The total number of licensed LPMs is installed countrywide as on 31 March KwaZulu-Natal accounts for the highest number of licensed site operators (28.8%) and installed LPMs (28.1%), followed by Western Cape and as reflected in Graphs 15 and 16 below: Graph 15: Number of licensed site operators per province as on 31 March 2013 Number of licensed site operators per province, FY % % % 8.8% % % Eastern Cape Free State KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo North West Northern Cape % % Western Cape Total: Graph 16: Number of installed LPMs per province as on 31 March 2013 Number of installed LPMs per province, FY % % % Eastern Cape Free State % KwaZulu-Natal 16.7% Limpopo % North West % Northern Cape % Western Cape Total: National Gambling Board,

32 4.2 Amount of turnover (money wagered), GGR generated and taxes/levies collected per province in the limited payout machine sector in FY Turnover (Rand value of money wagered) in the limited payout machine sector per province in FY13 i ii iii The total Rand value of money wagered in the limited payout machine sector during FY13 is R This amount represents 5.7% out of all turnover (money wagered) representing all gambling modes and when compared to money wagered at licensed casinos, racing & betting and bingo outlets. Although KwaZulu-Natal has the highest number of licensed site operators, licensed and installed limited payout machines (compared to other provinces), this province does not account for the highest amount of turnover or money wagered in the LPM sector. Western Cape accounts for the highest amount of money wagered at limited payout machine outlets (34.4%). This is followed by money wagered at limited payout machine outlets in KwaZulu-Natal (23.4%) and (16.2%) as reflected in Graph 17 below: Graph 17: Turnover, limited payout machines per province, FY13 Turnover, limited payout machines per province, FY13 R % R % R % R % Eastern Cape Free State KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo R % R R % North West Northern Cape Western Cape 6.1% Total: R R % National Gambling Board,

33 4.2.2 Gross gambling revenue generated in the limited payout machine sector per province in FY13 i The total Rand value of GGR generated in the limited payout machine sector during FY13 is R This amount represents 7.1% out of the total amount of GGR generated by all gambling modes and when compared to GGR generated by the casino, racing & betting and bingo sectors. ii Although KwaZulu-Natal has the highest number of licensed site operators and installed limited payout machines (compared to other provinces), this province does not generate the highest amount of gross gambling revenue in the LPM sector. iii Western Cape accounts for the highest amount of gross gambling revenue generated at limited payout machine outlets (32.6%) compared to other provinces). This is followed by GGR generated by limited payout machines in KwaZulu-Natal (22.9%) and (16.4%) as reflected in Graph 18 below: Graph 18: Gross gambling revenue, limited payout machines per province, FY13 Gross gambling revenue, limited payout machines per province, FY13 R % R Eastern Cape 1.2% R Free State 32.6% R % KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo R % R % R % North West Northern Cape Western Cape R % Total: R National Gambling Board,

34 4.2.3 Taxes/levies collected by PLAs from the limited payout machine sector per province in FY13 i ii The total Rand value of taxes/levies collected by PLAs from the limited payout machine sector during FY13 is R This amount represents 8.6% out of the total amount of taxes/levies collected by PLAs from all gambling industries inclusive of the casino, racing & betting and bingo sectors. Although KwaZulu-Natal has the highest number of licensed site operators and operational limited payout machines (compared to other provinces), the highest amount of taxes/levies is not collected from this province. iii Western Cape accounts for the highest amount of taxes/levies collected by all PLAs from the limited payout machine sector (30.3%). This is followed by taxes/levies collected from the limited payout machine sector in KwaZulu-Natal (28.1%) and (20.1%) as reflected in Graph 19 below: Graph 19: Taxes/levies, limited payout machines per province, FY13 Taxes/levies, limited payout machines per province, FY13 R R % 8.9% R % R % Eastern Cape Free State KwaZulu-Natal R % 0 Limpopo North West R Northern Cape 5.6% R % R % Western Cape Total: R National Gambling Board,

35 index Index Chapter 5: Bingo Sector National Gambling Board, 2014

36 Chapter 5: Bingo Sector 5.1 Number of bingo operators and licensed operational bingo outlets AS on 31 March Of the nine provinces in South Africa, bingo is rolled out in and only as on 31 March KwaZulu-Natal and North West provinces have accepted bingo license applications, but the outcome is yet to be announced. The Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board awarded six licences to operate bingo halls in various towns in the Eastern Cape, however, none of these venues was operational as on 31 March Bingo operators operational in South Africa are Galaxy Bingo, Viva Bingo and Silk Gaming and Leisure in, and Viva Bingo in (since quarter 3). Overall eleven out of thirteen licensed bingo outlets are operational (10 out of eleven outlets in and one out of two in ) as on 31 March Graph 20: Number of operational bingo outlets on 31 March 2013 Number of operational bingo outlets per province, FY % % Total: 11 National Gambling Board,

37 5.2 Number of licensed and operational bingo positions AS on 31 March The number of licensed bingo positions in South Africa is 5 613, of which positions are operational accounts for the highest number of licensed bingo positions (5 216), of which positions are operational as reflected in Graph 21 below. Graph 21: Number of operational bingo positions as on 31 March 2013 Total: Number of operational bingo positions per province, FY % % National Gambling Board,

38 5.3 Amount of turnover (money wagered), GGR generated and taxes/levies collected per province in the bingo sector in FY Turnover (Rand value of money wagered) in the bingo sector per province in FY13 i ii The total Rand value of money wagered in the bingo sector during FY13 is R This amount represents 2.0% out of all turnover (money wagered) representing all gambling modes and when compared to money wagered at licensed casinos, racing & betting and limited payout machine outlets. Bingo is offered for play in two provinces only namely and. accounts for the highest number of licensed and operational bingo outlets and positions, resulting in the highest amount of money wagered (97.0%), compared to (3.0%) as reflected in Graph 22 below. Note that money is only wagered from the bingo outlet in since quarter three. Graph 22: Turnover, bingo, FY13 Turnover, bingo per province, FY13 R % R % Total: R National Gambling Board,

39 5.3.2 Gross gambling revenue generated in the bingo sector per province in FY13 i The total Rand value of gross gambling revenue generated by the bingo sector during FY13 is R This amount represents 2.1% out of the total amount of GGR generated by all licensed gambling modes. ii Bingo is offered for play in two provinces only namely and. accounts for the highest number of licensed and operational bingo outlets and positions, resulting in the highest amount of GGR generated (98.0%), compared to (2.0%), and reflected in Graph 23 below. Note that GGR is only generated in the bingo sector in since quarter three (October December 2013). Graph 23: Gross gambling revenue, bingo, FY13 Gross gambling revenue, bingo per province, FY13 R % R % Total: R National Gambling Board,

40 5.3.3 Taxes/levies collected by PLAs from the bingo sector per province in FY13 i The total Rand value of taxes/levies collected from the bingo sector by PLAs during FY13 is R This amount represents 2.1% out of all taxes/levies collected from all gambling modes. ii Bingo is offered for play in two provinces only namely and. accounts for the highest number of licensed and operational bingo outlets and positions, resulting in the highest amount of taxes/levies collected, namely 98.4% when compared to (1.6%) as reflected in Graph 24 below. Note that taxes/levies are only collected from the bingo outlet in since quarter three. Graph 24: Taxes/levies, bingo, FY13 Taxes/levies, bingo per province, FY13 R % R % Total: R National Gambling Board,

41 index Index Chapter 6: Conclusion National Gambling Board, 2014

42 Chapter 6: Conclusion The casino and limited pay-out machine sectors are fairly stable. The casino sector dominates other gambling modes or sectors in terms of the number of gambling positions, TO, GGR and taxes/levies collected. This is also the case with regards to being the province accounting for the highest number of gambling positions, as well as the biggest amounts in terms of TO, GGR and taxes/levies collected. Although the highest number of installed LPMs is found in KwaZulu-Natal (2 176), it is the Western Cape (1 630) that accounts for the highest amount of money wagered, GGR generated and taxes/levies collected. The year on year statistics continue to show an increase in GGR, as well as taxes/levies across all modes of gambling in all provinces. The GGR increased by 11.9% from R million in FY12 to R million in FY13. Taxes/levies increased by 12.6% from R1 834 in FY12 to R2 098 million in FY13. Growth is expected in the racing & betting, LPM and bingo sectors. This is especially applicable to expected increase in sport betting, the roll-out of bingo in other provinces such as Limpopo, Eastern Cape, North West and KwaZulu-Natal (and the expected growth in the number of electronic bingo terminals), as well as LPMs. The Board will continue to monitor market conduct and national gambling statistics in the next financial year (FY14). The information in this report is the baseline on which analysis and comparisons will be built in future. National Gambling Board,

43 index Contributors & Verification of Data and Provincial Gambling Statistics In the compilation of this report, all PLAs were (once again) requested on 18 February 2014 and 4 March 2014 to verify the audited market conduct information and provincial gambling statistics submitted on/before 31 July 2013 for the financial year 2012/2013. Feedback was received as follows: Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board: Submitted changes to provincial gambling statistics and market conduct information on 7 March 2014 Free State Gambling and Liquor Authority: Confirmed correctness of market conduct information and provincial gambling statistics on 7 March 2014 Gambling Board: Confirmed correctness of market conduct information and provincial gambling statistics on 4 and 10 March 2014 KwaZulu-Natal Gaming and Betting Board: Confirmed correctness of market conduct information and provincial gambling statistics on 21 February 2014 and 7 March 2014 Limpopo Gambling Board: Submitted changes to provincial gambling statistics and market conduct information on 11 and 18 March 2014 Gambling Board: Submitted changes to market conduct information on 6 March 2014 Northern Cape Gambling Board: No verification or feedback received North West Gambling Board: Confirmed correctness of market conduct information and provincial gambling statistics on 25 February 2014 Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board: Confirmed correctness of market conduct information and provincial gambling statistics on 26 February 2014 Reference National Gambling Act, Act no7 of National Gambling Board,

44 Contact details: National Gambling Board Direct switchboard: or Fax to number: Website: Address: 420 Witch-Hazel Avenue, Eco-Glades 2, Block C, Eco-Park, Centurion, 0144