Event Brief
DIGITAL GOLD RUSH: Covid-19 Transforms SA Gambling
Filed: Feb 26, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Summary: Covid-19 lockdowns shifted South African gamblers to online betting, reshaping the industry in just one year.
WHO: South African gamblers
WHAT: Shift to online betting due to lockdowns
WHEN: Feb 26, 2026 at 1:01 PM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: Casinos closed during lockdowns, leading to online betting
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