Sizekhaya Takes Over South Africa Lottery Amid Legal Disputes

Sizekhaya Holdings has officially taken over South Africa’s National Lottery operations as of 1 June 2026, marking the first change in operator since 2015 and ending Ithuba Holdings’ 11-year tenure. The transition begins an eight-year licence period overseen in partnership with the National Lotteries Commission. The move places the consortium at the centre of one of the country’s largest public gaming contracts, widely estimated at around R180 billion over its duration. The lottery is framed by Sizekhaya as both a […] The post Sizekhaya Takes Over South Africa Lottery Amid Legal Disputes appeared first on World Casino News.

Jun 25, 2026 - 08:55
Sizekhaya Takes Over South Africa Lottery Amid Legal Disputes

Sizekhaya Holdings has officially taken over South Africa’s National Lottery operations as of 1 June 2026, marking the first change in operator since 2015 and ending Ithuba Holdings’ 11-year tenure. The transition begins an eight-year licence period overseen in partnership with the National Lotteries Commission. The move places the consortium at the centre of one of the country’s largest public gaming contracts, widely estimated at around R180 billion over its duration. The lottery is framed by Sizekhaya as both a […]

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