Sara-Jayne King talks to SARGF’s Noxolo Adonis and a UK recovering addict who had to borrow almost R2m to pay off gambling debt.
– Problem gamblers can talk to counsellors 24/7 in SA on a toll-free helpline
– The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation says calls have spiked during lockdown
– A UK gambling addict shares her ongoing story of recovery and how she had to take out loans of almost R2m
South Africa’s Responsible Gambling Foundation has reported an increase in calls for help during lockdown.
In the UK, a study by Bristol University found online gambling among young people surged as the Covid-19 pandemic kept people confined to their homes.
Weekend Breakfast host Sara-Jayne K…
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