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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.

Hawwaam Breaks Ice
27/01/2025

Hawwaam Breaks Ice

Read more on Hawwaam Breaks Ice on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Down Under And Back Again
27/01/2025

Down Under And Back Again

From South Africa to Australia and back again - it's been an incredible journey for trainer Matthew de K**k

Juan's Evie Is First Again!
27/01/2025

Juan's Evie Is First Again!

Read more on Juan's Evie Is First Again! on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

27/01/2025
Turffontein Incident - Apologetic Lerena Issues Statement
26/01/2025

Turffontein Incident - Apologetic Lerena Issues Statement

Read more on Turffontein Incident - Apologetic Lerena Issues Statement on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Zac Grabs Another Four On Sunday
26/01/2025

Zac Grabs Another Four On Sunday

Read more on Zac Grabs Another Four On Sunday on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Mano Knocks Down Doors In Icebreaker
26/01/2025

Mano Knocks Down Doors In Icebreaker

Read more on Mano Knocks Down Doors In Icebreaker on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Mike's Mary Spooks Them In Style
26/01/2025

Mike's Mary Spooks Them In Style

Read more on Mike's Mary Spooks Them In Style on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Newsflash: Rachel Venniker Wins Kenya Guineas
26/01/2025

Newsflash: Rachel Venniker Wins Kenya Guineas

Read more on Newsflash: Rachel Venniker Wins Kenya Guineas on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

The Global Guide On Monday
26/01/2025

The Global Guide On Monday

Read more on The Global Guide On Monday on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

No Pat On The Back! Turffontein Jockey Clash Incident Shocker
26/01/2025

No Pat On The Back! Turffontein Jockey Clash Incident Shocker

Read more on No Pat On The Back! Turffontein Jockey Clash Incident Shocker on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Carey Signs For Coolmore Top Lot
26/01/2025

Carey Signs For Coolmore Top Lot

Read more on Carey Signs For Coolmore Top Lot on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Lerena's A Roaming Spirit Today
26/01/2025

Lerena's A Roaming Spirit Today

Read more on Lerena's A Roaming Spirit Today on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

All The Turffontein Winners On Sunday
26/01/2025

All The Turffontein Winners On Sunday

Read more on All The Turffontein Winners On Sunday on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

The next generation!
25/01/2025

The next generation!

A big happy welcome to our 1st Year Apprentices for 2025! The Apprentices had a great orientation week and are all settled into their new routines. We are delighted to have them join us and wish them all the very best in their jockey training!

Plattner Grey Puts Derby Hand Up
25/01/2025

Plattner Grey Puts Derby Hand Up

Read more on Plattner Grey Puts Derby Hand Up on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

Snaith Makes It Three Mets On The Trot
25/01/2025

Snaith Makes It Three Mets On The Trot

Read more on Snaith Makes It Three Mets On The Trot on Sporting Post, bringing you the latest in Horse Racing News, Previews and Reviews.

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