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South African judge rules against online gambling

PRETORIA, South Africa – As reported by the South Africa Citizen: "Online gambling is still outlawed in South Africa, even though the service is offered from outside the borders of the country, a Pretoria High Court judge has ruled.

"Judge Willie Hartzenberg decreed yesterday that an application launched by Casino Enterprises Swaziland, which runs Piggs Peak Casino in Swaziland, disclosed no cause of action because it wanted the court to declare gambling actions in Gauteng legitimate, which were prohibited by local legislation.

"…The casino maintained its online gambling took place legally in Swaziland and did not contravene the Gauteng Gambling Act…"

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