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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.

Rachel Returns To Saddle At Hollywoodbets Scottsville
19/07/2025

Rachel Returns To Saddle At Hollywoodbets Scottsville

Read more on Rachel Returns To Saddle At Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Geoff Armitage Will Be Fondly Remembered
19/07/2025

Geoff Armitage Will Be Fondly Remembered

Read more on Geoff Armitage Will Be Fondly Remembered on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Agrella Back In The Mix
19/07/2025

Agrella Back In The Mix

Read more on Agrella Back In The Mix on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Ryan Munger Rides SA Star At Woodbine On Sunday
19/07/2025

Ryan Munger Rides SA Star At Woodbine On Sunday

Read more on Ryan Munger Rides SA Star At Woodbine On Sunday on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Isivunguvungu In Action This Evening
19/07/2025

Isivunguvungu In Action This Evening

Read more on Isivunguvungu In Action This Evening on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Well done Duncan and Natasha!
19/07/2025

Well done Duncan and Natasha!

Well done to Twenty One May (Erupt ex Heliane) who won Race 6 over 1000m at Greyville in fine style on the 16 July.

Congratulations to owners Mrs. Khun, Mr. Krishen Naidoo and the Hon. Mr. Justice GN Kruger, trainer Duncan Howells and jockey Kabelo Matsunyane! 🤩

Racing At Turffontein Today
19/07/2025

Racing At Turffontein Today

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19/07/2025
Saturday Selections At Turffontein
19/07/2025

Saturday Selections At Turffontein

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Cousin Casey To Stand At Mauritzfontein
18/07/2025

Cousin Casey To Stand At Mauritzfontein

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Harness Action On Saturday With Devonne
18/07/2025

Harness Action On Saturday With Devonne

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The Seeds Of Two Superpowers
18/07/2025

The Seeds Of Two Superpowers

Read more on The Seeds Of Two Superpowers on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

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