There is great concern growing as an increase in gambling among South Africans have been observed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Financial pressure have South Africans in a chokehold as the cost of living is continuously on the rise, adding other financial responsibilities such as tuition fees, groceries, petrol and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It seems that those who resort to gambling out of desperation sees it as an easy way to relief financial pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the national gambling statistics, which is drawn up by the National Gambling Board of South Africa (NGB), South Africans spent R1.1\u2009trillion on gambling during the 2023\/24 financial year. This is the period from 1\u2009April\u20092023 to 31\u2009March\u20092024. The total gross gambling revenue, for the mentioned financial year, were R59.3\u2009million, which is a 25.7% increase from the previous financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
InfoQuest, a leading South African online research company, has done some extensive research on gambling trends in South Africa. Last year they conducted a survey with 300 gamblers who participated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Their research found that playing the lottery is the most popular form of gambling in South Africa, with three in four gamblers taking part in this activity. This is followed by gambling via online gaming platforms and sports betting. They have found gamblers, on average, take part in three different types of gambling activities. InfoQuest\u2019s statistics show that 75% play the lottery, followed by 62% participating in online gaming and betting, and 55% engage in sports betting. Online slot machines stands at 48%, casino slots at 33%, casino tables at 24% and horse betting at 22%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFor economically constrained consumers however, gambling presents a particularly risky pastime fraught with potential pitfalls.With limited disposable income, individuals may view gambling as a quick-fix solution to their financial woes, often chasing elusive wins in the hope of improving their circumstances,\u201d said Claire Heckrath, who is a managing director at InfoQuest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She added: \u201cMoreover, the prevalence of unregulated gambling establishments and online platforms exacerbates these risks, as vulnerable consumers may fall prey to predatory practices and fraudulent schemes. Responsible gambling practices, such as setting strict budgets, recognising warning signs of addiction, and seeking help when needed, are crucial for safeguarding both financial well-being and overall mental health.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It has been found by InfoQuest that gambling at casinos, as well as placing bets on horses, mainly takes place over weekends. \u201cPlaying the lottery and online gaming\/betting are gambling activities that are generally not restricted to particular times and take place throughout the week and weekend \u2013 being influenced by their online functionality,\u201d reads InfoQuest\u2019s report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The gamblers indicated that on average they participate in sports betting 12\u2009times a month, followed by online gaming\/betting at 11\u2009times a month, and horse betting and online slot machines at 10\u2009times a month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n“The possibility of winning much needed funds is the main reason for gambling.<\/mark><\/strong>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Claire Heckrath, managing director at InfoQuest<\/mark>
.<\/mark><\/code><\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\u201cThe possibility of winning much needed funds is the main reason for gambling. There is also a recreational element with some saying that it is fun and a good way to socialise,\u201d gamblers indicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
70% said that they gamble alone, while 19% claimed they gambled with friends and 16% said they gambled with a family member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gamblers have many reasons as to why they decide to gamble. InfoQuest has found that 25% of gamblers do so because they need extra money and hope that they will win. On the other hand 23% indicated that it\u2019s luck of the draw and that they gamble because it might be their lucky day, while 21% hope for a big payout to change their family\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The report further states that the emergence of online gambling has \u201crevolutionised the industry, providing players with unprecedented access to diverse platforms and betting opportunities\u201d.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
There is great concern growing as an increase in gambling among South Africans have been observed. Financial pressure have South Africans in a chokehold as the cost of living is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":108354,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_linkdex":"","_yoast_wpseo_content_score":"30","_yoast_wpseo_inclusive_language_score":"90","_yoast_wpseo_is_cornerstone":"","_yoast_wpseo_canonical":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-title":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-description":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-image":"","_yoast_wpseo_opengraph-image-id":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter-title":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter-description":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter-image":"","_yoast_wpseo_twitter-image-id":"","newspack_ads_suppress_ads":false,"newspack_sponsor_sponsorship_scope":"","newspack_sponsor_native_byline_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_native_category_display":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_style":"inherit","newspack_sponsor_underwriter_placement":"inherit","_crsspst_to_novanewscoza":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozabloemnewsexpress":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozacityvision":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozadistrictmailhelderberg":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozaeikestadnuus":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozahermanustimes":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozakomani-karoo":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozakougaexpress":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozamthathaexpress":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozanoordkaapbulletin":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozapeexpress":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozapeoplespost":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozaswartlandgazette":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozatygerburger":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozaudexpress":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozavistanews":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozavrystaatkroon":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozaweskusnuus":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozaweslander":false,"_crsspst_to_novanewscozaworcesterstandard":false,"_EventAllDay":"","_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":"","_EventShowMapLink":"","_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":"","_EventVenueID":"","_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":"","_VenueShowMapLink":"","_application":"","_batch_id":"","_company_name":"","_company_tagline":"","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_company_website":"","_custom_id":"","_EventDuration":"","_EventOrigin":"","_EventTimezoneAbbr":"","_featured":"","_filled":"","_job_expires":"","_job_location":"","_media_credit":"","_media_credit_url":"","_menu_item_menu_item_parent":"","_menu_item_object":"","_menu_item_object_id":"","_menu_item_target":"","_menu_item_type":"","_menu_item_url":"","_menu_item_xfn":"","_navis_media_can_distribute":"","_navis_media_credit_org":"","_OrganizerOrigin":"","_provider":"","_pum_built_in":"","_pum_default_theme":"","_pum_form_conversion_count":"","_remote_id":"","_remote_name":"","_remote_position":"","_report_frequency":"","_report_reference_dates":"","_send_attempts":"","_site_id":"","_sitemap_exclude":"","_sitemap_frequency":"","_sitemap_priority":"","_source_url":"","_subscription_period":"","_subscription_period_interval":"","_subscription_price":"","_tec_slr_enabled":"","_tec_slr_layout":"","_template_type":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_ticket_start_date":"","_tribe_aggregator_allow_multiple_organizers":"","_tribe_aggregator_content_type":"","_tribe_aggregator_file":"","_tribe_aggregator_finalized":"","_tribe_aggregator_hash":"","_tribe_aggregator_import_id":"","_tribe_aggregator_import_name":"","_tribe_aggregator_interactive":"","_tribe_aggregator_origin":"","_tribe_aggregator_post_status":"","_tribe_aggregator_preview":"","_tribe_aggregator_source_name":"","_tribe_aggregator_type":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_hide_attendees_list":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":"","_tribe_ticket_version":"","_type":"","_VenueOrigin":"","_wp_attachment_context":"","_wp_attachment_image_alt":"","_wp_font_face_file":"","_wp_old_date":"2025-03-27","_yoast_wpseo_estimated-reading-time-minutes":"3","_yoast_wpseo_focuskeywords":"","_yoast_wpseo_focuskw_text_input":"","_yoast_wpseo_keywordsynonyms":"","_yoast_wpseo_primary_block-catalog":"","_yoast_wpseo_primary_category":"1","_yoast_wpseo_primary_job_listing_type":"","_yoast_wpseo_primary_nova_retailer":"","_yoast_wpseo_primary_publication":"","_yoast_wpseo_primary_tribe_events_cat":"","_yoast_wpseo_videositemap-duration":"","_yoast_wpseo_videositemap-rating":"","_menu_item_classes":[],"_tribe_modified_fields":[],"_wp_attachment_backup_sizes":[],"_wp_suggested_privacy_policy_content":[],"_yoast_post_redirect_info":[],"_yoast_wpseo_video_meta":[],"activation_date":"","archive_insertion_is_repeating":"","archive_insertion_posts_count":"","article_feature_media":"","article_feature_type":"","article_main_image_caption":"","article_media_icon":"","article_template":"","author_byline":"","background_color":"","block_editor":"","byline":"","cmplz_hide_cookiebanner":"","competition_end_date":"","contact_advertise_email":"","contact_advertise_phone":"","contact_editorial_email":"","contact_general_email":"","contact_general_phone":"","contact_office_hours":"","contact_physical_address":"","enabled":"","featured_image_custom_caption":"","featured_video_url":"","fields":"","font_body":"","font_header":"","frequency":"","headline":"","hide_border":"","icon":"","is_wp_suggestion":"","issuu_download_url":"","issuu_embed_url":"","language_version_url":"","large_border":"","name":"","nm_contact_name":"","nm_contact_number":"","nm_date_lost":"","no_overlay_background":"","node-url":"","obituary_born_date":"","obituary_died_date":"","obituary_memoriam_text":"","origin":"","overlay_color":"","overlay_opacity":"","overlay_size":"","placement":"","plural_label":"","post_author":"","post_id":"","post_language":"en","secret-key":"","sponsored_utm_campaign":"","sponsored_utm_content":"","sponsored_utm_medium":"","sponsored_utm_source":"","sponsored_utm_term":"","start_date":"","utm_suppression":"","video_embed_url":"","wp_pattern_sync_status":"","data_version":[],"enclosure":[],"pongrass_image":[],"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_newspack_byline_active":false,"_newspack_byline":"","newspack_content_restriction_is_exempt":false,"scaip_prevent_shortcode_addition":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1],"tags":[8032,8030,8031],"newspack_spnsrs_tax":[],"publication":[],"class_list":["post-108353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-addiction","tag-gambling","tag-news"],"yoast_head":"\n
Gambling addiction is growing amongst South Africans | Paarl Post<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Gambling addiction is growing amongst South Africans\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"There is great concern growing as an increase in gambling among South Africans have been observed. Financial pressure have South Africans in a chokehold as the cost of living is […]\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Paarl Post\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/paarlpost1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-03-31T13:37:51+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-03-31T13:37:53+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gambling-poster.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"653\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Lise Beyers\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@thepaarlpost\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@thepaarlpost\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Lise Beyers\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Lise Beyers\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/7fee196bcaf606ef93dee7fa3ef0b931\"},\"headline\":\"Gambling addiction is growing amongst South Africans\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-03-31T13:37:51+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-03-31T13:37:53+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":616,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/gambling-poster.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"Addiction\",\"Gambling\",\"News\"],\"articleSection\":[\"News\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\\\/#respond\"]}],\"copyrightYear\":\"2025\",\"copyrightHolder\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/#organization\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\\\/\",\"name\":\"Gambling addiction is growing amongst South Africans | Paarl Post\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/gambling-poster.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-03-31T13:37:51+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-03-31T13:37:53+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/gambling-poster.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/gambling-poster.jpg\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":653,\"caption\":\"Illustration photo.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"News\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/news\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Gambling addiction is growing amongst South Africans\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/\",\"name\":\"Paarl Post\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Paarl Post\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/paarl-post-site-icon.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/03\\\/paarl-post-site-icon.png\",\"width\":512,\"height\":512,\"caption\":\"Paarl Post\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.facebook.com\\\/paarlpost1\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/thepaarlpost\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/@PaarlPost\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/thepaarlpost\\\/\"],\"description\":\"Paarl Post has been the voice of the Drakenstein community for decades, serving as a reliable and familiar presence in the lives of our readers. Established with the goal of keeping our community informed and connected, we\u2019ve grown into one of the most trusted local news sources in the region. From municipal updates and school achievements to human interest features and business developments, our coverage is rooted in the real stories that shape daily life. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to bring Drakenstein the latest news, impactful stories, and insightful opinions that reflect the heartbeat of the community we proudly serve.\",\"email\":\"Paarlpost@novusmedia.co.za\",\"telephone\":\"021 870 4600\",\"legalName\":\"Novus Media (Pty) Ltd\",\"foundingDate\":\"2025-01-01\",\"vatID\":\"4100318916\",\"taxID\":\"2000\\\/018234\\\/07\",\"numberOfEmployees\":{\"@type\":\"QuantitativeValue\",\"minValue\":\"51\",\"maxValue\":\"200\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/7fee196bcaf606ef93dee7fa3ef0b931\",\"name\":\"Lise Beyers\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-ZA\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/747e47369dce0a29870a65898ea9e9af5af7d713b08ae3fefdafe7b5bf28f7e1?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/747e47369dce0a29870a65898ea9e9af5af7d713b08ae3fefdafe7b5bf28f7e1?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/747e47369dce0a29870a65898ea9e9af5af7d713b08ae3fefdafe7b5bf28f7e1?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Lise Beyers\"},\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/novanews.co.za\\\/paarlpost\\\/author\\\/lise-beyers\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Gambling addiction is growing amongst South Africans | Paarl Post","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Gambling addiction is growing amongst South Africans","og_description":"There is great concern growing as an increase in gambling among South Africans have been observed. Financial pressure have South Africans in a chokehold as the cost of living is […]","og_url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/","og_site_name":"Paarl Post","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/paarlpost1","article_published_time":"2025-03-31T13:37:51+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-03-31T13:37:53+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1000,"height":653,"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gambling-poster.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Lise Beyers","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@thepaarlpost","twitter_site":"@thepaarlpost","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Lise Beyers","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/"},"author":{"name":"Lise Beyers","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/#\/schema\/person\/7fee196bcaf606ef93dee7fa3ef0b931"},"headline":"Gambling addiction is growing amongst South Africans","datePublished":"2025-03-31T13:37:51+00:00","dateModified":"2025-03-31T13:37:53+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/"},"wordCount":616,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gambling-poster.jpg","keywords":["Addiction","Gambling","News"],"articleSection":["News"],"inLanguage":"en-ZA","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/#respond"]}],"copyrightYear":"2025","copyrightHolder":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/#organization"}},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/","url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/","name":"Gambling addiction is growing amongst South Africans | Paarl Post","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gambling-poster.jpg","datePublished":"2025-03-31T13:37:51+00:00","dateModified":"2025-03-31T13:37:53+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-ZA","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-ZA","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gambling-poster.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gambling-poster.jpg","width":1000,"height":653,"caption":"Illustration photo."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/gambling-addiction-is-growing-amongst-south-africans\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"News","item":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/news\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Gambling addiction is growing amongst South Africans"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/#website","url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/","name":"Paarl Post","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-ZA"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/#organization","name":"Paarl Post","url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-ZA","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paarl-post-site-icon.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/paarl-post-site-icon.png","width":512,"height":512,"caption":"Paarl Post"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/paarlpost1","https:\/\/x.com\/thepaarlpost","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@PaarlPost","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thepaarlpost\/"],"description":"Paarl Post has been the voice of the Drakenstein community for decades, serving as a reliable and familiar presence in the lives of our readers. Established with the goal of keeping our community informed and connected, we\u2019ve grown into one of the most trusted local news sources in the region. From municipal updates and school achievements to human interest features and business developments, our coverage is rooted in the real stories that shape daily life. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to bring Drakenstein the latest news, impactful stories, and insightful opinions that reflect the heartbeat of the community we proudly serve.","email":"Paarlpost@novusmedia.co.za","telephone":"021 870 4600","legalName":"Novus Media (Pty) Ltd","foundingDate":"2025-01-01","vatID":"4100318916","taxID":"2000\/018234\/07","numberOfEmployees":{"@type":"QuantitativeValue","minValue":"51","maxValue":"200"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/#\/schema\/person\/7fee196bcaf606ef93dee7fa3ef0b931","name":"Lise Beyers","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-ZA","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/747e47369dce0a29870a65898ea9e9af5af7d713b08ae3fefdafe7b5bf28f7e1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/747e47369dce0a29870a65898ea9e9af5af7d713b08ae3fefdafe7b5bf28f7e1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/747e47369dce0a29870a65898ea9e9af5af7d713b08ae3fefdafe7b5bf28f7e1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Lise Beyers"},"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/author\/lise-beyers\/"}]}},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/gambling-poster.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":268933,"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/nominate-exceptional-south-africans-for-national-awards\/","url_meta":{"origin":108353,"position":0},"title":"Nominate exceptional South Africans for national awards","author":"Paarl Post","date":"22 August 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"South Africans are called by the Presidency to nominate outstanding members of the public for the National Orders awards. The National Orders are considered to be the highest awards in South Africa, which is bestowed upon citizens and influential foreign nationals by the president of the country. To execute this\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Nominations for the National Orders awards are now open. Photo: For Illustration\/ Pexels","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-ubuntu-image_64009.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-ubuntu-image_64009.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-ubuntu-image_64009.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-ubuntu-image_64009.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/pexels-ubuntu-image_64009.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":56837,"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/petrol-price-set-to-rise-in-february-20230126-2\/","url_meta":{"origin":108353,"position":1},"title":"Petrol price set to rise in February","author":"Paarl Post","date":"27 January 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"More bad news for the consumer, as fuel prices across the board are set to increase in February, says the Automobile Association (AA). Commenting on unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), the AA says petrol, diesel, and illuminating paraf","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7d886fa8bb954337b8aae7e1094a9b98.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":56273,"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/classic-love-songs-have-south-africans-all-choked-up-this-valentines-day-20230214-2\/","url_meta":{"origin":108353,"position":2},"title":"Classic love songs have South Africans all choked up this Valentine\u2019s Day","author":"Paarl Post","date":"17 February 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Amapiano might have a chokehold on South Africans\u2019 hearts for the rest of the year, but when it comes to Valentine\u2019s Day, it\u2019s the classics that are getting us all choked up!.","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/770c4979090f42dbb8258662dee8d67b.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/770c4979090f42dbb8258662dee8d67b.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/770c4979090f42dbb8258662dee8d67b.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/770c4979090f42dbb8258662dee8d67b.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/770c4979090f42dbb8258662dee8d67b.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/770c4979090f42dbb8258662dee8d67b.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":49865,"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/western-cape-for-the-win-airbnb-reveals-its-2024-travel-predictions-20231213-2\/","url_meta":{"origin":108353,"position":3},"title":"Western Cape for the win: Airbnb reveals its 2024 travel predictions","author":"Paarl Post","date":"15 December 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"As the world prepares to wrap up 2023, Airbnb has shaken the magic eight-ball to unveil what travel in the New Year will look like.","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a0ae44eb4f204a5b866f76139b4e3769.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a0ae44eb4f204a5b866f76139b4e3769.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a0ae44eb4f204a5b866f76139b4e3769.jpeg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/a0ae44eb4f204a5b866f76139b4e3769.jpeg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":268575,"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/cut-the-long-queues-several-banks-prepare-to-soon-offer-home-affairs-services\/","url_meta":{"origin":108353,"position":4},"title":"‘Cut the long queues’ – Several banks prepare to soon offer Home Affairs services","author":"Rasaad Adams","date":"15 August 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"South Africans will soon no longer have to endure unbearably long lines after the Department of Home Affairs announced a groundbreaking partnership with Capitec, FNB and Standard Bank that will allow for bank users to - among other services - apply for Smart IDs. The announcement was made by Home\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"The Department of Home Affairs has announced a partnership with Capitec, FNB and Standard Bank that will allow for bank users to access Home Affairs' services on their mobile apps or at branches. Photos: Rasaad Adams","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsAppImage2025_69547.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsAppImage2025_69547.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsAppImage2025_69547.jpeg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsAppImage2025_69547.jpeg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/WhatsAppImage2025_69547.jpeg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":301324,"url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/electoral-commission-prepares-for-nationwide-voter-registration-weekend\/","url_meta":{"origin":108353,"position":5},"title":"Electoral Commission prepares for nationwide voter registration weekend","author":"Lise Beyers","date":"17 June 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"South Africans are being urged to ensure their voter registration details are up to date as the Electoral Commission prepares to open nearly 24 000 registration stations across the country this weekend.","rel":"","context":"In "News"","block_context":{"text":"News","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/news\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"2026 local government elections.","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/vote-X-e1780926205290.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]}],"distributor_meta":false,"distributor_terms":false,"distributor_media":false,"distributor_original_site_name":"Paarl Post","distributor_original_site_url":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost","push-errors":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/39"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=108353"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/108353\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/108354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=108353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=108353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=108353"},{"taxonomy":"newspack_spnsrs_tax","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/newspack_spnsrs_tax?post=108353"},{"taxonomy":"publication","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/publication?post=108353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}