Lottoland's Licence: What It Means For You

• HOW GAMBLING REGULATION WORKS IN SOUTH AFRICA
• OUR BOOKMAKER LICENCE EXPLAINED
• WHAT WE ARE LICENSED TO OFFER
• WHAT OUR MANUFACTURER’S LICENCE COVERS
• CLEAR LIMITS ON WHAT WE CAN OFFER
• WHY OUR LICENCE MATTERS FOR PUNTERS
• OUR LICENSING HISTORY IN SOUTH AFRICA
• BETTING WITH LOTTOLAND

HOW GAMBLING REGULATION WORKS IN SOUTH AFRICA

Gambling in South Africa is regulated at a provincial level, within the framework set out by national legislation. Each province has its own gambling authority responsible for issuing licences, monitoring operators, and enforcing compliance.

We are licensed by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board, commonly referred to as the WCGRB. This body oversees licensed gambling operators and ensures they meet strict requirements around fairness, transparency, and responsible gambling. Operating under a WCGRB licence means our products, systems, and processes are subject to ongoing regulatory oversight.

OUR BOOKMAKER LICENCE EXPLAINED

Lottoland South Africa (Pty) Ltd is licensed as a bookmaker under licence number 10185705. This licence allows us to legally offer fixed-odds betting services to South African punters.

A bookmaker licence permits betting on the outcome of events. These events include sports matches, races, and lottery draws. Rather than selling official lottery tickets, we offer lotto betting, which allows punters to bet on the results of well-known international lottery draws by choosing numbers and placing a bet on whether those numbers will be drawn.

This licensing structure is why products such as EuroMillions, Mega Millions and US Powerball are offered on our platform as betting products, not traditional lottery entries.

WHAT WE ARE LICENSED TO OFFER

Under our bookmaker licence, we are authorised to provide a range of betting products across the site. This includes lotto betting on major international draws, all of which can be explored in more detail in our lotto betting section, including popular options such as the German Lotto and EuroJackpot.

We are also licensed to offer sports betting across a wide variety of sports and competitions. Punters can place bets on popular markets through our sports betting site, covering soccer, rugby, cricket, and more, with all odds and markets operating under the rules and conditions approved by the regulator.

In addition to betting, our licence allows us to offer approved online casino games. This includes a broad selection of slots and instant-win style games, all available through our online casino and live casino, with popular titles and providers featured across the platform.

WHAT OUR MANUFACTURER’S LICENCE COVERS

Alongside our bookmaker licence, we also hold a manufacturer’s licence under licence number 10185706. This licence relates to the technology behind our platform.

A manufacturer’s licence allows us to operate and manage gambling-related software and systems. This covers the core betting platform, casino game systems, and related infrastructure that supports products such as online slots and newer formats like crash games.

CLEAR LIMITS ON WHAT WE CAN OFFER

Our licences also place clear boundaries on our operations. We are not licensed to operate as a national or state lottery, and we do not sell official lottery tickets. All lottery-related products on the site are offered as betting on outcomes.

We are also restricted to offering only those gambling products that fall within the scope approved by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board. Any product offered on the platform must meet regulatory standards and be covered by the appropriate licence.

WHY OUR LICENCE MATTERS FOR PUNTERS

For punters, a local gambling licence provides important reassurance. Licensed operators are required to follow rules designed to protect customers, including responsible gambling measures such as deposit limits, self-exclusion options, and clear betting terms.

Being locally licensed also means there is a formal complaints and dispute resolution process. If an issue cannot be resolved directly with our support team, it can be escalated to the relevant gambling authority. This level of accountability is a key difference between licensed South African operators and unregulated offshore sites.

OUR LICENSING HISTORY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Our original bookmaker and manufacturer licences were issued on 7 November 2017. Since then, we have continued to operate within the South African regulatory framework, meeting ongoing compliance and reporting requirements.

Gambling licences are subject to monitoring and review, which means maintaining a licence requires consistent adherence to regulatory standards over time.

BETTING WITH LOTTOLAND

Our bookmaker and manufacturer licences issued by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board define what we can offer and how we operate in South Africa. These licences allow us to provide lotto betting, sports betting, and approved online casino games through a locally regulated platform.

For punters, this means access to a wide range of betting and gaming products, supported by regulatory oversight and protection measures. Understanding our licence helps clarify exactly how the platform works and what you can expect when betting with us.