Responsible Gambling

Responsible gambling encompasses strategies, tools, and behaviours that keep gambling enjoyable and prevent harm. Key principles include: setting time and money limits before playing, never chasing losses, never gambling with money needed for essentials, taking regular breaks, and using available tools like deposit limits, loss limits, session time reminders, and self-exclusion. In South Africa, the National Gambling Board promotes responsible gambling, and licensed casinos must provide self-exclusion options. If gambling stops being fun, the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation helpline (0800 006 008) offers free, confidential support 24/7.