World Cup gambling sparks more suicidal thoughts in SA as debt and addiction bite
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) has warned that more people could experience severe financial and mental health consequences linked to gambling addiction due to South Africa’s booming sports betting industry, accelerated by the 2026 Fifa World Cup. According to SARGF, sports betting now accounts for 70% of the country’s gambling market, with the…

