Responsible Gambling Help
Betting should be entertainment, not a way to make money. If gambling is becoming difficult to control, support is available. Winners know when to stop.
Signs Gambling May Be Becoming a Problem
Recognising the early warning signs of problem gambling is often the first step towards getting support. Consider contacting the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) if any of the following apply to you.
- Gambling with money needed for bills or expenses
- Chasing losses after a losing session
- Borrowing money in order to gamble
- Hiding gambling activity from family or friends
- Spending more time gambling than intended
- Feeling stressed, anxious, or guilty about gambling
Quick Self-Assessment
- ? Do I gamble more than I can afford?
- ? Do I chase losses after a losing session?
- ? Do I feel anxious when I cannot gamble?
- ? Has gambling affected my finances?
- ? Has gambling affected my relationships?
If you answered “yes” to most of the above questions, consider contacting the National Responsible Gambling Programme on 0800 006 008.
Anonymous Gambling Self-Check
Quick, private, and 100% anonymous. Nothing is saved or shared.
The Anonymous Gambling Self-Check is a short awareness test designed to help you reflect on your gambling habits. It is completely private and takes less than two minutes to complete. Your answers are not stored, tracked, or shared with anyone and the results are for your eyes only.
This self-check is not a medical diagnosis, but it can highlight signs of risky play. If you are worried about your gambling, visit the National Responsible Gambling Programme website or call the Helpline: 0800 006 008. Help is available. Winners know when to stop.
This problem gambling self-check is anonymous. Results are for personal awareness only and not a diagnosis.
Responsible Gambling Tools
Many licensed South African betting sites offer tools to help you stay in control of your betting activity. Check with your betting site directly to see which of the following options are available.
Deposit limits
Loss limits
Session reminders
Self-exclusion options
Account cooling-off periods
The responsible gambling tools available may vary between licensed South African betting sites.
Self-Exclusion
Self-exclusion allows you to restrict access to betting services for a chosen period. If you feel you are losing control of your gambling activity, consider one or more of the following options.
Underage Gambling
Betting is restricted to persons aged 18 years or older in South Africa. Betline does not encourage underage gambling and recommends that parents and guardians take steps to prevent minors from accessing gambling services.
Official South African Sources
Betline’s Position
Need Help Now?
If gambling is affecting your finances, relationships, work, or wellbeing, contact the NRGP for confidential support.
Call 0800 006 008Responsible Gambling Guides
The guides below cover responsible gambling topics in more detail, including staying in control, recognising warning signs, self-exclusion, dealing with losses and getting help when gambling starts to become a problem. They are intended to give practical information and point users towards the support and resources available in South Africa.