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Sporting Post was established in 1994, at a time when general sports betting became first legalised in South Africa. The expectation was for bookmakers (whose core business was horse racing) to embrace general sports betting, and for the sports betting market to balloon. This was not the case: bookmakers took until well into the new millennium to pick up the ball and run with it. Sports betting, a

nd specifically betting on soccer, showed substantial growth only in the lead-up to the 2010 soccer World Cup, held in South Africa. At the time of writing, late in 2010, a vast untapped sports betting market exists in South Africa.

Shaw Selections At Hollywoodbets Greyville
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Shaw Selections At Hollywoodbets Greyville

Read more on Shaw Selections At Hollywoodbets Greyville on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

The Real Prince Moves To 128
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The Real Prince Moves To 128

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The Midweek Global Guide
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The Midweek Global Guide

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Thumbs Up For Vercingetorix 1-2
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Thumbs Up For Vercingetorix 1-2

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BSA's 2026 Cape Yearling Sale - Catalogue Now Online!
13/01/2026

BSA's 2026 Cape Yearling Sale - Catalogue Now Online!

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Hong Lok Golf Steps Up For January Cup At Happy Valley
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Hong Lok Golf Steps Up For January Cup At Happy Valley

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Dr Ashley Parker - Re-appointed NHA Director
13/01/2026

Dr Ashley Parker - Re-appointed NHA Director

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Fire Away’s Sunday Treble
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Fire Away’s Sunday Treble

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Gavin Could Find The Way With Trailfinder
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Gavin Could Find The Way With Trailfinder

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Zackey & Nieuwenhuizen Have The Power
13/01/2026

Zackey & Nieuwenhuizen Have The Power

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13/01/2026
Tuesday Tips At Hollywoodbets Kenilworth
13/01/2026

Tuesday Tips At Hollywoodbets Kenilworth

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