National Gambling Board calls on South Africans to report gambling advertisements that break the law
The National Gambling Board (NGB) urges South Africans to report illegal gambling ads as revenue and participation rates rise.Summary
The National Gambling Board (NGB) has called on South Africans to report gambling advertisements that violate the law, citing a rise in misleading and illegal promotions. Gross gambling revenue has increased from R59 billion to R75 billion since 2017, with adult participation doubling to 65.7%. The NGB notes that non-compliant ads are frequently shared online, particularly by social media influencers, and often target minors or provide false information. Acting CEO Lungile Dukwana emphasized that such advertising contributes to gambling-related harm and exposes consumers to unregulated operators. The NGB specifically highlighted misleading promotions, those promoting unlawful activities, and ads targeting minors as examples of non-compliance, providing an email address for reporting: [email protected].
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