July's Gambling Updates
Headline: July 2022 in South African Sports Betting and Casino News: A Look Back
In July 2022, the sports betting and casino landscape in South Africa was abuzz with excitement, as several notable events and developments took place.
One of the highlights of the month was the prestigious Hollywoodbets Durban July, held at Greyville Race Course. This year's event saw the victory of Sparkling Water, trained by Mark De Kock, with jockey S'manga Khumalo at the reins. Khumalo made history by becoming the first and second indigenous jockey to win the Durban July, adding another layer of excitement to the already thrilling race.
The world of tennis also saw significant action, with Wimbledon celebrating its 100th anniversary at Centre Court. The tournament, which ran until July 10th, saw some unexpected upsets. Harmony Tan, a promising young player, defeated the legendary Serena Williams in an epic 1st round Centre Court match. Meanwhile, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic made it to the semi-finals, setting the stage for an exciting finale.
The men's tennis tournament also saw some notable eliminations. Hubert Hurkacz, Felix Auger-Alliassime, and Andy Murray were among those who did not make it past the Wimbledon rounds.
In the world of golf, The Open Championship was scheduled to take place between July 14-17, 2022. For those interested in betting on the event, Hollywoodbets offered a free R25 sign-up bonus. Betcoza, another popular betting platform, also provided various promotions for golf betting.
For Formula 1 fans, the Betway 4 To Flag Promotion was available, offering an exciting opportunity for betting on the races.
The UEFA Women's Euro 2022 tournament also commenced, with England winning their opening game. The tournament promises to be an exciting showcase of women's football talent from across Europe.
In other news, the Tour de France was ongoing, with the race set to conclude on July 24, 2022. South Africa will also face Wales in the Rugby Union Summer Internationals, adding another layer of sports action to the month.
As for industry developments, Booming Games partnered with Hollywoodbets as an activation partner for the Hollywoodbets Durban July event. The digital gaming company DigiPlus Interactive Corp., known for BingoPlus and ArenaPlus, announced plans to expand operations into South Africa, targeting the online betting market as part of their international growth strategy.
Lastly, the South African government is reportedly investigating gambling marketing compliance, with the appointment of a National Gambling Policy Council to oversee gambling advertising regulation.
These developments and events made July 2022 a month filled with excitement and anticipation in the South African sports betting and casino scene. As we move forward, it will be interesting to see how these trends continue to shape the industry.
- Sparkling Water's victory, under jockey S'manga Khumalo's reins, marked a historic moment at the Hollywoodbets Durban July, a prestigious sports-racing event in July 2022.
- In tennis, the centennial edition of Wimbledon, which ran until July 10th, featured unexpected upsets and saw Harmony Tan's victory over Serena Williams in the first round.
- The world of golf enthusiasts had the chance to bet on The Open Championship in July, with Hollywoodbets and Betcoza offering various promotions for golf betting.
- Formula 1 fans could take advantage of the Betway 4 To Flag Promotion for betting on races, while the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 tournament kicked off, promising an exciting showcase of women's football talent.
- As part of the industry growth, Booming Games partnered with Hollywoodbets for the Hollywoodbets Durban July event, and DigiPlus Interactive Corp. announced plans to expand operations into South Africa, targeting the online betting market.
