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Dice used in gambling.
Illegal gambling remains a persistent problem in South Africa. This is, according to the latest study by StatsSA.
Illegal gambling encompasses various unregulated activities, primarily online gambling and unauthorised casinos, posing significant challenges to law enforcement and the economy.
South African Responsible Gambling Foundation Executive Director Sibongile Simelane-Quntana says banning gambling is not the answer.
She says just as the banning of alcohol and cigarretes gave rise to the mushroom of the illegal trade, banning gambling altogether could have the same effect, calling for tighter regulations and the enforcement of those regulations.
#PersonalServiceZA || Within the recreation, sport & culture group of products (weight of 2,86%), gambling dominates, taking just over half of household spending. Gym fees trail far behind at 5,9%.
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— Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) (@StatsSA) September 8, 2025
