You thought gambling in SA was bad enough as it is, but it’s getting worse.
A new study by research house Trade Intelligence shows 39% of online punters are gambling more than they did a year ago. More worrying is the fact that gamblers are sacrificing other spending priorities, particularly groceries, to place bets.
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Some 65% of those surveyed cited ‘making more money’ as a top reason for gambling. The thrill and excitement of betting was less of a motivation, challenging the assumption that gambling is purely for entertainment.
Research such as this – coming on top of other studies released in 2025 – shows many households are turning to gambling out of desperation.
Some 44% of those…