By The Weekly Edge desk ·
iGaming Business reported that SABA urged regulators to ban unlicensed prediction markets in South Africa. The bookmakers’ trade body cited integrity, anti-money-laundering and tax revenue concerns.
The proposal seeks regulatory restrictions on unlicensed prediction market providers.
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