South Africa is facing an alarming rise in online gambling that is destroying lives and draining billions of rands from families and the economy.
Experts warn that unless lawmakers strengthen regulation, the scourge could spiral out of control.
A former gambling addict, whose habit eventually led to imprisonment, said he learnt the hard way.
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“It didn’t happen overnight; it was a gradual descent into hell. I was oblivious to the direction I was taking. It started with small bets and wins, then grew with the amounts I spent and the losses I incurred.
“We lie, we cheat, we steal, we connive, and eventually we hit rock bottom,” he told Gamblers…