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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.

The East To West On Sunday
09/08/2025

The East To West On Sunday

Read more on The East To West On Sunday on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Don't miss the action on Gallop TV today
09/08/2025

Don't miss the action on Gallop TV today

Another International Winner For Rupert Family
09/08/2025

Another International Winner For Rupert Family

Read more on Another International Winner For Rupert Family on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Let's shout Karis home at Ascot Racecourse this afternoon!
09/08/2025

Let's shout Karis home at Ascot Racecourse this afternoon!

The Teetan’s have arrived in the UK! 👋🇬🇧

is all set for Saturday’s Shergar Cup at .

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Highveld starter stops - retirement age reached for Herman van der Westhuizen, a former jockey
09/08/2025

Highveld starter stops - retirement age reached for Herman van der Westhuizen, a former jockey

Calm in the chaos - a quiet goodbye from Herman van der Westhuizen

Mike & Mat Could Provide Today's Clever Start
09/08/2025

Mike & Mat Could Provide Today's Clever Start

Read more on Mike & Mat Could Provide Today's Clever Start on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

09/08/2025
All The Saturday Selections At Turffontein
09/08/2025

All The Saturday Selections At Turffontein

Read more on All The Saturday Selections At Turffontein on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

SA Stars At Colonial Downs This Evening
09/08/2025

SA Stars At Colonial Downs This Evening

Read more on SA Stars At Colonial Downs This Evening on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

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