SOUTH AFRICA, EXPLORED WITH CONTEXT Independent guide · 18+ · Research edition

FIELD NOTES / SOUTH AFRICA

Responsible gambling

Gambling is restricted to adults aged 18 and over and can cause financial and personal harm.

Set limits before starting

Choose a spending and time limit independently of any promotion. Keep essential living and travel money separate. Avoid borrowing, chasing losses or gambling while impaired.

Take action when control becomes difficult

Stop playing, talk to someone you trust and ask the operator about self-exclusion. The National Gambling Board explains the exclusion process and links to the National Responsible Gambling Programme. Use the current official contact details on that page.

Official support source

https://www.ngb.org.za/stakeholder-information/national-responsible-gambling-programme/ provides the NGB’s support and exclusion information. A directory is not a counselling service.

Official support and exclusion information ↗