Gambling Addiction Resources
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National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP)
📞 0800 006 008
Free, confidential, available 24/7
Signs of Problem Gambling
- • Spending more money or time gambling than you intended
- • Chasing losses by gambling more to recover money
- • Lying to family or friends about your gambling
- • Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund gambling
- • Neglecting work, studies, or family responsibilities
- • Feeling restless or irritable when not gambling
- • Gambling to escape problems or relieve anxiety
- • Failed attempts to cut down or stop gambling
South African Support Organisations
National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP)
Free counselling and treatment referrals. Call 0800 006 008 or visit www.responsiblegambling.co.za
Gamblers Anonymous South Africa
Peer support groups across South Africa. Visit www.gasa.org.za for meeting locations.
South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG)
Mental health support including gambling-related issues. Call 0800 567 567.
Self-Exclusion Options
Most reputable online casinos offer self-exclusion tools that allow you to:
- • Set deposit limits (daily, weekly, monthly)
- • Set loss limits
- • Set session time limits
- • Take cooling-off periods (24 hours to 6 months)
- • Permanently self-exclude from the platform
Tips for Responsible Gambling
- • Set a strict budget before gambling and never exceed it
- • Never gamble with money you can't afford to lose
- • Set time limits for gambling sessions
- • Don't gamble when upset, stressed, or under the influence
- • Take regular breaks during gambling sessions
- • View gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money
- • Never chase losses