The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation has raised concerns about the increasing trend of minors engaging in illegal gambling in the North West province.
Speaking on the sidelines of the North West Gambling Boards responsible gambling public outreach in Sannieshof, the Foundation also highlighted the socio-economic risks associated with gambling addiction, especially among vulnerable groups.
Gambling addiction has grown we've seen that over the years. In the last financial year, we had 4,662 people call in seeking treatment and counselling for gambling addiction. In the North West, specifically in Rustenburg, Mahikeng, Klerksdorp and Potchefstroom, we've seen many minors under 18 engaging in illegal gambling, says the Foundations Lebogang Seoheng.
