DStv Channel 403 Monday, 02 December 2024

Gambling Awareness Month | Research shows young adults addicted to gambling

JOHANNESBURG - Recent studies show an increase in online gambling in South Africa.

It's attributed to the advent of the digital age.

WATCH: Discussion | More young people are starting to gamble online

The study reveals adults aged between 18 and 34 years bet on digital gambling platforms an average 11 times a month.

Experts say the easy access to gambling platforms is exposing people to risks they aren't equipped to handle.

The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation’s Executive Director, Sibongile Simelane-Quntana.

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