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South African rugby fans have a major date to circle on the 2026 sporting calendar. YesPlay is proud to announce its title sponsorship of the YesPlay Cup, featuring an iconic clash between the Springboks and Barbarian F.C. on 20 June 2026 at the legendary Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

YesPlay is delighted to welcome Sibusiso Vilakazi as an Official Brand Ambassador, because when football intelligence meets a brand that loves the game, good things happen.

Let’s be honest. The online gambling and gaming industry doesn’t always get a round of applause. It’s often seen as a flashy pastime rather than a serious economic player. But behind the jackpots and spinning reels sits a growing story of opportunity, innovation, and yes, real jobs.

Once upon a time, gambling was something you did in a casino, behind velvet ropes or closed doors, with a stiff drink in hand. Today, the game has changed. Betting has left the shadows and moved into the palm of your hand. You can place a bet while waiting in a taxi queue, top up your wallet and play your lucky number between watching Instagram reels.

There was a time, not too long ago, when an evening in front of the TV meant a hot cup of tea, a blanket, and a half-finished knitting or crochet project on your mother’s or grandmother’s lap. Today, that same setting might still include the tea and the blanket, but instead of yarn and needles, there’s a smartphone in hand and a mobile game or betting app lighting up the screen. It’s not just a subtle cultural shift. It’s a striking change in how women are engaging with entertainment, technology, and even risk.

Here’s a hot tip for you if you enjoy betting on the footy, but can't spend your whole day glued to the screen. To see today soccer results, simply go to YesPlay's result page at https://yesplay.bet/sports/live/soccer. It is quick to load, doesn’t use a lot of data and works even on older smartphones, and will provide you with all the information you need.

Trying your luck with numbers again, huh? Well, here in South Africa, we like betting on lotteries too, and UK49 Lunchtime draw is one of the most popular. It’s easy to play online, which beats having to stand in those never-ending queues, right? On YesPlay you can find the “3 balls + bonus ball” bet that many people keep talking about.

The inaugural Women in Gaming Africa networking event, held at the time of SiGMA Africa at Cape Town's Grand-West Arena, provided a welcome opportunity for YesPlay representatives to connect with industry leaders and celebrate the growing influence of women in the iGaming sector.

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