Responsible Gambling

Sports betting should be entertainment, not a way to make money. You must be 18 or older to bet.

Tips

• Set a budget and stick to it.
• Never bet money you need for living expenses.
• Do not chase losses.
• Do not bet under the influence of alcohol or when upset.
• Take regular breaks.

Warning signs

• Betting more than you planned or can afford.
• Borrowing money to gamble.
• Hiding gambling from family or friends.
• Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling.

Get help

The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation runs the National Responsible Gambling Programme, offering free, confidential counselling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Toll-free counselling line: 0800 006 008
• Email: helpline@responsiblegambling.org.za
• Website: responsiblegambling.org.za

Self-exclusion

You can ask a licensed operator to exclude you from gambling. The operator submits the forms to the provincial licensing authority and the National Gambling Board. Self-exclusion lasts a minimum of six months, and free counselling is available through the programme above.