Northern Cape Gambling Board (NCGB). Last updated 2026-07-26.
The Northern Cape Gambling Board is the provincial statutory body responsible for licensing and regulating casinos, bookmakers, bingo and LPMs in the Northern Cape. It reports to the Northern Cape Provincial Department of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism and enforces the Northern Cape Gambling Act.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Northern Cape |
| Head office | Kimberley, Northern Cape |
| Telephone | +27 53 244 0890 |
| Enquiries | enquiry@ncgb.co.za |
| Established | 1997 |
| Governing Act | Northern Cape Gambling Act 5 of 2008 (as amended) |
| Official site | ncgb.co.za |
What the NCGB does
The Northern Cape Gambling Board is the provincial statutory body responsible for licensing and regulating casinos, bookmakers, bingo and LPMs in the Northern Cape. It reports to the Northern Cape Provincial Department of Finance, Economic Development and Tourism and enforces the Northern Cape Gambling Act.
- Issue and renew bookmaker, casino, LPM and bingo licences in the Northern Cape
- Investigate complaints against Northern Cape gambling licensees
- Enforce responsible gambling and self-exclusion for provincial licensees
- Collect provincial gambling tax and levies
- Coordinate with the National Gambling Board on cross-provincial and offshore enforcement
Which operators it licenses
No operator in our current top-nine review set is primary-licensed in the Northern Cape. The Board primarily licenses land-based casinos, bingo operators and smaller provincial bookmakers. See ncgb.co.za for the full licensee register.
How to verify a NCGB licence
- Open the Northern Cape Gambling Board website at ncgb.co.za.
- Navigate to the Licensees or Legal Gambling section.
- Search by operator trading name or by licence number as printed on the operator footer.
- Confirm the licence status is 'Active' and note the expiry date.
- If the licence number in the operator footer does not appear on the NCGB register, contact the Board at [email protected] before depositing.
If the licence number in the operator footer does not match the NCGB register, do not deposit. Use our licence verifier for a quick cross-check.
Fees, taxes, and levies
Gambling licence fees and provincial gambling tax rates in the Northern Cape are set by regulation under the Northern Cape Gambling Act and reviewed each budget cycle. Provincial gambling tax on bookmaker gross gaming revenue is collected by the Board and remitted through the Northern Cape Treasury.
Recent enforcement and policy
- 2026. Continued enforcement against unlicensed offshore bookmakers accepting Northern Cape customers.
- 2024. Opened new licence rounds for bingo operators and independent site operators under formal tender processes.
Frequently asked questions
Which national online bookmakers are Northern Cape-licensed?
None of the largest online-first bookmakers hold their primary bookmaker licence in the Northern Cape. The Board primarily licenses land-based casinos, bingo operators and provincial bookmakers.
How do I complain about a Northern Cape bookmaker?
Complaints are lodged in writing at [email protected]. Include the operator name, licence number, your account number (never your password), and any relevant screenshots.
Are Northern Cape-licensed bookmakers legal for players in other provinces?
Yes. A bookmaker licensed by the NCGB may accept bets from any South African resident, subject to national law and its licence conditions.