What is legal gambling?

The institution has the responsibility to perform all functions assigned to it in terms of the Northern Cape Gambling Act or any other legislation by advising, reporting or making recommendations to the Responsible Member on any matter relating to the control of gambling in the Northern Cape Province.

The Northern Cape Gambling Board (NCGB) is a statutory body reporting to the Provincial Department of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism.

The Board displays a high standard of professionalism, operates in clear recognition of fairness and honesty by subscribing to principles (socio-economic and legal) that protect the public against any illegal, unfair or unscrupulous practices in the gambling industry. The NCGB’s operational strategy is committed to being a global player in the ever-changing Gambling regulatory environment.

What the NCGB focuses on

We focus on fair and correct gambling procedures in all the trades:

Casino-style cards games

Baccarat

Wheel of Fortune

Poker

Roulette

Slots

Black Jack (21)

Texas Hold’em

Other card games

Rummy (Basic)

Cheat / Bullshit / I doubt It

Blackjack

Spades

Gin Rummy

Go Fish / Quartet

Krypkasino

Betting on sporting events

Horse racing

Premier League

Formula One

Rugby World Cup

Electronic games

Online poker

Slots

Keno

Dice games

Backgammon

Balut

Bears!

Beetle

Bidou

Other types

Raffle tickets

Lottery tickets

Pitching quarters

Pai Gow