# The Gauteng High Court has ruled that the provincial government must pay approximately 500-million-rand to the horse-racing industry. The court found that it unlawfully ended a crucial betting levy. The ruling requires the government to restore the levy, which benefits local racing companies and potentially other operators across South Africa. This ruling follows the government’s unsuccessful appeal in its long-standing dispute with Phumelela Gaming and Leisure.
Gauteng government ordered to pay R500 million to the horse-racing industry