Research to determine the potential impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on the current and future regulation of gambling in South Africa

STATUS: Completed
PROJECT LEADER:Gastrow, M (Dr Michael), De Koning, E (Ms Elmi)
OTHER TEAM MEMBERS: Fraser, TJ (Ms Tania)
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBLE: Equitable Education and Economies (IED)
RESEARCH OUTPUTS: Research to determine the potential impact of the fourth industrial revolution on the current and future regulation of gambling in South Africa

Abstract

The project seeks to determine the impact of the 4IR on the current and future regulation of gambling in South Africa. In doing so, the project will develop appropriate and holistic policy recommendations, as well as recommendations for legislative amendments where appropriate, in line with and in order to give effect to the principles of the NGA to regulate gambling in South Africa. In developing an appropriate regulatory response for the gambling industry to the emerging technologies of the 4IR, due regard will be given to the positions of key stakeholders, including parliament, the Department of Trade and Industry, provincial licensing authorities, gambling service providers, regulators, and gambling services operators. In addition, regard will be given to the specific context of South Africa and the need to protect vulnerable sections of society, and particularly low income earners, from exploitation and the adverse effects of 4IR-related gambling services. Lastly, appropriate regulatory responses to the impact of the 4IR on the gambling industry must also take into account the transformation needs of the sector and of the South African economy as a whole.

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