Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be entertainment you can afford, never a way to make money or pay debts. Only people aged 18 and over may gamble.

Free help in South Africa

• National Responsible Gambling Programme — free, confidential counselling line: 0800 006 008. More information: responsiblegambling.org.za.
• National Gambling Board of South Africa — ngb.org.za.

Warning signs

• You spend more money or time than you planned.
• You chase losses or borrow money to keep playing.
• Gambling causes arguments, missed work or unpaid bills.
• You feel anxious or irritable when you are not playing.

Keep control

• Set a deposit limit and a time limit before you start, and use the limit tools in your casino account.
• Treat money you deposit as spent; never gamble with money meant for rent, food or debt.
• Take breaks, and do not gamble when you are stressed or have been drinking.
• Ask the operator to close or self-exclude your account if you want to stop.