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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.

Another Winner For Crawford-Teetan Combination
30/11/2025

Another Winner For Crawford-Teetan Combination

Read more on Another Winner For Crawford-Teetan Combination on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Mocha Blend - 'The Clouds In Our Coffee'
30/11/2025

Mocha Blend - 'The Clouds In Our Coffee'

Read more on Mocha Blend - 'The Clouds In Our Coffee' on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Frankly, A Red-Letter Summer Day!
30/11/2025

Frankly, A Red-Letter Summer Day!

Read more on Frankly, A Red-Letter Summer Day! on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Kick Off The New Month With The Global Guide
30/11/2025

Kick Off The New Month With The Global Guide

Read more on Kick Off The New Month With The Global Guide on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Summer Cup Accident - Horses And Riders Set For Recovery
30/11/2025

Summer Cup Accident - Horses And Riders Set For Recovery

Read more on Summer Cup Accident - Horses And Riders Set For Recovery on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Aladdin's Lamp - In Quicker Time Than Mocha Blend
30/11/2025

Aladdin's Lamp - In Quicker Time Than Mocha Blend

Read more on Aladdin's Lamp - In Quicker Time Than Mocha Blend on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Calandagan Breaks 20 Year Local Stranglehold On Japan Cup
30/11/2025

Calandagan Breaks 20 Year Local Stranglehold On Japan Cup

Read more on Calandagan Breaks 20 Year Local Stranglehold On Japan Cup on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Owners: 'We Got It Wrong - The Equator Will Be Back'
30/11/2025

Owners: 'We Got It Wrong - The Equator Will Be Back'

Read more on Owners: 'We Got It Wrong - The Equator Will Be Back' on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Bling Looks To Close With A Counter Attack Today
30/11/2025

Bling Looks To Close With A Counter Attack Today

Read more on Bling Looks To Close With A Counter Attack Today on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

30/11/2025
Sunday Selections At Hollywoodbets Greyville
30/11/2025

Sunday Selections At Hollywoodbets Greyville

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

Grade 1 Glory For KZN Combination
29/11/2025

Grade 1 Glory For KZN Combination

Read more on Grade 1 Glory For KZN Combination on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

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