EP457: How is South Africa balancing regulation and economic opportunity?

At SiGMA Africa 2026 in Cape Town, Mercy Mutiria, Reporter for SiGMA News, speaks with Deidre Baartman, Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, in the Media Lounge. The discussion explores how the gaming and gambling industry is driving economic growth through job creation, tourism, and business investment, while also raising important regulatory and social responsibility challenges. Baartman highlights the need for stronger collaboration between provincial government, national regulators, and industry stakeholders to strengthen legislation, tackle illegal gambling, and protect vulnerable communities, especially minors, in an increasingly digital betting environment.Connect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/aibcworld