Robin Bennett

Head of Department: Regulatory Compliance at Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
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Robin Bennett is the Head of Compliance at the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB). Since 1997, he has progressed from a financial investigator to a department head, dedicating over two decades to regulating the gambling industry in the Western Cape province.


In his current role, Bennett is responsible for regulatory compliance, licensing, combating illegal iGaming, as well as measures to prevent money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CTF). He is actively involved in developing and implementing responsible iGaming initiatives, including educational campaigns and standards for operators.

Basic information

Location

South Africa (RSA)

Workplace

Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board

Job title

Head of Department: Regulatory Compliance

Company website

https://www.wcgrb.co.za/

Experience

Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board

10.2015 – present: Head of Department: Regulatory Compliance

Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board

12.2006 – 09.2015: HOD: Gambling Compliance

Luck Holdings (Pty) Ltd

05.2005 – 12.2006: Group Compliance Manager

Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board

10.2002 – 04.2005: Chief Financial Investigator

Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board

10.1997 – 09.2002: Financial Investigator

Last update: 2025-06-01