Limpopo Gambling Board Annual Report

Our effort to disseminate information regarding responsible gambling to our punters and the public in collaboration with the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF), and the National Gambling Board is also worth noting. We also appreciate the contribution made by the National Lotteries Commission.

The solid working relationship with Licensees has resulted in the sustenance of jobs and the improvement of the socio-economic conditions of our people in the Province.

The Strategic Focus over the Medium to Long Term Period

In our quest to regulate, monitor and license the gambling industry for the economic growth of the Province, we will continue to license more sites such as LPMs in phases, as well as Bookmakers and Totalizators. This intervention will enhance our role in creating employment opportunities for our people, eradicate poverty and most importantly create a viable entertainment industry in the Province. The growth of the licensed sites in the Province will also contribute to revenue collection by the Entity on behalf of the Shareholder. The Entity will continue to play its role of uplifting our communities through various pillars, as stated in the Limpopo Development Plan, through the implementation of the CSI projects. We will, for this coming financial year, work with stakeholders such as the National Gambling Board, the South African Police Service, the National Prosecuting Authority and various other government departments in conducting investigations on illegal gambling activities, which have a negative impact to our economy. Words of appreciation go to the Executive Authority Hon MEC Thabo Mokone; The Portfolio Committee on Economic Development, Environment and Tourism; the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA); other government departments; the gambling industry and gambling stakeholders (SARGF, NGB and NLC) who collaborated with us on gambling matters. Conclusion Lastly, I want to express my appreciation and gratitude to the Executive Management and staff members of the Entity for the commitment that was displayed in ensuring that the Entity fulfills its mandate of regulating, monitoring and licensing the gambling industry. Acknowledgements/Appreciation

___________________ Mr. Mataboge Elijah Tjiane Chairperson: Limpopo Gambling Board 31 May 2022

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