Responsible Play

Lottery betting is entertainment. It should never be a way to earn income or recover losses. If your play stops feeling fun, take a break — and if you need help, it's available 24/7.

Get help in South Africa

National Responsible Gambling Programme: 0800 006 008 — free, confidential, 24/7.

Practical tools

• Set deposit and time limits at every operator you use.
• Use self-exclusion if you need a longer break.
• Track every bet — make losses real on paper.
• Never gamble on credit or with money you can't afford to lose.
• Talk to someone you trust if it stops feeling fun.

Signs of a problem

• Betting more than you intended, or chasing losses.
• Lying to family or friends about your betting.
• Feeling anxious or restless when not betting.
• Borrowing money to bet, or to repay betting debts.

If any of these feel familiar, please call 0800 006 008.