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CEO Urges Viewing Gambling as Entertainment, Not Revenue

1/10/2025

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Gregory Makoko, CEO of the Limpopo Gambling Board, stresses that gambling should be viewed as entertainment rather than a revenue source.
A recent survey indicates South Africans spent R1.1 trillion on gambling in 2024, marking a 40% rise from 2023.
Licensed gambling firms play a vital role in job creation and socio-economic growth.
Gambling addiction can harm personal relationships and diminish work performance.

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Story summary

Gregory Makoko, CEO of the Limpopo Gambling Board, stresses that gambling should be viewed as entertainment rather than a revenue source.
A recent survey indicates South Africans spent R1.1 trillion on gambling in 2024, marking a 40% rise from 2023.
Licensed gambling firms play a vital role in job creation and socio-economic growth.
Gambling addiction can harm personal relationships and diminish work performance.