What is the source hierarchy?
- South African law, NGB notices, provincial-board publications, and responsible-gambling resources.
- Official operator public terms, licence disclosures, banking-method pages, and FICA account requirements.
- BetData SA panel observations with timestamp logs, sample size, and source-status notes.
- Internal editorial notes, used for planning only and never as public claim evidence.
Which public sources underpin v1.0?
| Source type | Used for | Status | Claim weight | Refresh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGB and legislation | 18+ rule, gambling-law baseline, advertising warnings | public authority | primary | policy change |
| Provincial gambling boards | licence-watchlist status and board coverage | public authority | primary | weekly |
| Operator terms | payout routes, FICA requirements, bonus wagering, account limits | official source | primary for terms | quarterly |
| Panel observations | payout speed, FICA timing, app reliability | protocol-first | primary after collection | quarterly |
| NRGP resources | responsible-gambling help information | public authority | primary | policy change |
Methodology disclosure: BetData SA reports sample size, uncertainty bands, and source status for every measurement claim. Full protocol: /methodology/.