Responsible Gambling in South Africa

Know the Signs

Warning signs that gambling may be becoming a problem:

• Spending more than you can afford to lose
• Chasing losses by placing bigger bets
• Borrowing money to gamble
• Neglecting work, family, or personal responsibilities
• Feeling anxious or irritable when not gambling
• Lying about how much time or money you spend gambling

Set Your Limits

Practical advice to stay in control:

• Set a budget BEFORE you start and stick to it
• Set time limits for each session
• Never gamble with money meant for essentials (rent, food, bills)
• Take regular breaks
• Don't gamble when emotional, stressed, or under the influence
• Use the deposit limit and self-exclusion tools offered by licensed sportsbooks

Self-Exclusion Tools

• Most SA-licensed sportsbooks offer deposit limits, loss limits, and session time limits
• You can request temporary or permanent self-exclusion from any licensed operator
• Contact your sportsbook's support team to activate these features

Legal Framework

• All sportsbooks reviewed on SportsMenu hold valid South African provincial licences
• The National Gambling Act regulates all gambling activities in SA
• Only persons 18 years and older may legally gamble in South Africa
• Licensed operators are required to provide responsible gambling tools