Online gambling has been technically illegal in this country since 2004 (the National Lottery is an exception because… because), but enforcement of this legislation is not exactly consistent. Been playing since day 1, now uninstalling. But because online gambling is illegal in RSA, I can’t use anything. My character in the wonderful new casino has just released.

So, the most continentally fucking stupid thing is going on in GTA Online right now. Which is also a metaphor for the status quo in Mzanzi, I guess, so that’s… something. Instead, you can only gaze upon it, and wish for what you don’t and can’t have. Although the Diamond Casino & Resort location is available to visit, this guy confirms, you can’t actually interact with anything in it. Unless you’re in South Africa or one of the multiple other countries that bans this sort of thing.Īccording to users on Reddit and Twitter, the free DLC – which includes new in-game diversions like slot machines and card games – isn’t working as expected in some locations, probably due to local restrictions on online or even regular gambling. Launching today, the game’s new update opens up the Diamond Casino & Resort complex in Los Santos, featuring “lavish amenities, exclusive shopping, first-class entertainment and state-of-the-art gaming facilities”.

Rockstar casino update