ArticleDraft Internet Gaming Bill Published In South AfricaA draft version of South African internet gaming bill was published today – the Remote Gambling Bill of 2014. South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDuane Morris LLP
ArticleSouth Africa Newsletter - January EditionSouth Africa's diverse economy, strategic role in Africa and political history create a unique business and regulatory environment.GlobalStrategyDentons
ArticleProtecting IP In South African Esports: A Strategic Approach To SponsorshipEsports is a rapidly growing industry in South Africa, with the sector expected to reach ZAR 3 billion in revenue by 2030 and a compounded annual growth rate of 29.5% between 2024 and 2030.South AfricaIntellectual PropertyWebber Wentzel
ArticleRemedies Available For Competitors Aggrieved By Illegal Gambling SitesIn the case of Vukani Gaming Eastern Cape (Pty) Ltd v Nailing Wen 518 (Pty) Ltd, a full bench of the Eastern Cape Division of the High Court, Makhanda, found that an entity which legally...South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentENS
ArticleBetting On Data: Copyright, Algorithms, And The Future Of Sports BettingThe success of most professional athletes is fuelled by a hyper-competitive spirit—an intense drive that transcends monetary rewards, much like when Herschelle Gibbs famously "klapped the ball so lekker."South AfricaIntellectual PropertyBarnard Inc.
ArticleCosmetic Skins In Video Games: Player And Brand RightsSince the '90s, massive technology advancements have led to the increased popularity of video games. As gaming technologies advanced and with the advent of e-sports...South AfricaCorporate/Commercial LawENS
ArticleDisrupting The State Of Video Game PlayI have recently been exposed to the exploits of Mikey Turtle in Minecraft and Roblox minigames and experiences, but my exposure has been enough to lead me down the video game rabbit hole.South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentAdams & Adams
Article"God-Mode" Your IP | Exploring Intellectual Property Protection Options For The Gaming IndustryBack in the day, young gamers used to immerse themselves in games such as Street Fighter, Super Mario, Cadillacs and Dinosaurs,South AfricaIntellectual PropertyAdams & Adams
ArticleThe Gaming Industry In South AfricaSince 2013 the video game industry has been competing against the film industry, growing its global revenues and job creation each year.South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDentons
ArticlePromotional Competitions: Mama – Legitimate Or Illegitimate?Spoor & Fisher has, for numerous years, been advising its clients on the lawfulness or otherwise of promotional competitions.South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentSpoor & Fisher
Article#GamergateIf you are not a gamer then you may not be aware of the existing internet cultural/sexism war or "Gamergating". South AfricaMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentDentons