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The entire nation of South Africa is benefiting from the fact that its citizens enjoy gambling. In a recent report which analyzed taxes and the sources thereof, it was stated that the South African government earned a whopping R1,7-billion in taxes in 2003/4 from gambling alone. The gambling or gaming industry is big in South Africa and the government, which, like many African nations, is in need of cash, benefited greatly from this boost in taxes.

In the 12 years since the gaming industry has been regulated in South Africa, it has benefited the country as a whole by creating more than 100,000 jobs. The report also showed that South Africans love gambling. The report stated that 80% of South Africans gamble at least occasionally. The report also stated the alarming figure that over 550 000 South Africans need help in order to overcome gambling related problems. Gambling seems to be a serious pastime for many South Africans, and the government is not minding this at all.

The lottery and scratch cards are the country's most popular form of gambling. These forms of gambling are particularly popular with the country's lower-income groups because of their low price and high promise of pay out. Other popular forms of gambling in South Africa are blackjack, poker and slot machines.