Eastern Cape Gambling and Betting Board

introduction the eastern cape gambling and betting board (“the board”) was established by section 3 of the gambling and betting act, 1997 (act no. 5 of 1997) (eastern cape) (as amended) ("the act") which was brought into operation by various proclamations, the initial proclamation being proclamation no. 5 of 1997 of 9 july 1997. the board consists of nine members who are made up as follows: a legal practitioner of at least five year’s standing; a chartered accountant of at least five year’s standing; an individual who has knowledge and involvement in the tourism industry; a person who has knowledge and experience in the field of welfare or community or socio-economic development; one member to represent the department of safety & security in the provincial government; one member to represent the department of economic affairs in the provincial government; one member to represent the department of finance in the provincial government; a person to represent the community in general; and