South Africa – Gaming seen as source of revenue for eastern cape

NEW TECHNOLOGIES and gaming could lead to an increase in the revenue base for the Eastern Cape province, Economic Development MEC (member of executive council)

Mlungisi Mvoko said yesterday while speaking at the 15th Gaming Regulators Africa –

“It is still our fervent belief that through the infusion of new technologies in the 4th Industrial Revolution and optimal regulation, gaming could lead to an increase in the revenue base of the province,”

Forum taking place at The Boardwalk Hotel in Port Elizabeth.  It comes as no surprise that technology has had a remarkable impact upon the gaming industry. So, if you are wondering how technology is impacting the gaming industry then you need to look no further than how a crypto currency like Bitcoin has revolutionised the realm of online users.

This year’s conference, themed “Fourth Industrial Revolution and its Impact on Gaming in Africa”, brings together representatives from countries which include Angola, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Seychelles, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The conference is focusing on global economy shifts and the impact of this on the global gaming industry. Mvoko told delegates the shift to legalise gambling and the growth in the sector has benefited provincial fiscus.

He said the industry had given consumers an additional choice of recreation, generated considerable tax revenue and increased employment. Mvoko said the provincial economy grew by an estimated R985 mil- lion over the last five years as a result of the gambling industry. He said the Eastern Cape economy was predominantly driven by car manufacturing and tourism industries. But an ongoing global economic crisis has brought about an indirect decline in both industries.

“It is critical that alternative industries like legalised gaming are enhanced to diversify our economic base.”

Source: African News Agency (ANA)

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