Responsible gambling

Betting should stay entertaining, not become a problem. This page has resources whether you're checking in on your own habits or looking out for someone else.

Signs to watch for

• Betting more than you planned, or chasing losses
• Spending money meant for essentials on betting
• Hiding your betting activity from family or friends
• Feeling anxious, irritable, or unable to stop when trying to cut back

Tools that help

• Deposit limits — cap how much you can add to your account in a day, week, or month.
• Time-outs and self-exclusion — most licensed South African operators, including YesPlay, let you pause or close your account temporarily or permanently from account settings.
• Reality checks — session reminders that show how long you've been playing and what you've spent.

Age restriction

Online gambling in South Africa is restricted to persons 18 years and older. Licensed operators are required to verify age during sign-up.

Get help

The National Responsible Gambling Programme offers free counselling and support: call 0800 006 008 anytime, day or night.