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== Role in the industry == | == Role in the industry == | ||
SARGF mitigates the negative impacts of gambling by providing free and confidential treatment and counseling to problem gamblers and their families. It educates the public on the potential harms of gambling through national awareness campaigns. The foundation also develops and provides free responsible gambling training programs for industry operators and regulators. Its core operations are funded by a mandatory 0.1% contribution of the Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) from the South African gambling industry, which encompasses casinos, sports betting, bingo, and limited payout machines.<ref>https://responsiblegambling.org.za/the-south-african-responsible-gambling-foundations-background/</ref><ref>https://www.ngb.org.za/stakeholder-information/national-responsible-gambling-programme/</ref> | SARGF mitigates the negative impacts of gambling by providing free and confidential treatment and counseling to problem gamblers and their families. It educates the public on the potential harms of gambling through national awareness campaigns. The foundation also develops and provides free responsible gambling training programs for industry operators and regulators. | ||
Its core operations are funded by a mandatory 0.1% contribution of the Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) from the South African gambling industry, which encompasses casinos, sports betting, bingo, and limited payout machines.<ref>https://responsiblegambling.org.za/the-south-african-responsible-gambling-foundations-background/</ref><ref>https://www.ngb.org.za/stakeholder-information/national-responsible-gambling-programme/</ref> | |||
==History and Reach== | ==History and Reach== | ||
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== South African Responsible Gambling Foundation alternatives== | == South African Responsible Gambling Foundation alternatives== | ||
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! Community | ! Community !! Country !! Help for Problem Gambling | ||
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| | | [[gambling/help/gam-anon|Gam-Anon]] || Global || [https://www.gam-anon.org/meeting-directory/international-meetings Find a meeting] | ||
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| | | [[gambling/help/ga|Gamblers Anonymous (GA)]] || Global || [https://gamblersanonymous.org/find-a-meeting/ Find a meeting] | ||
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| | | [[gambling/help/smartrecovery|SMART Recovery]] || Global || [https://www.smartrecoveryinternational.org/meetings Find a meeting] | ||
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== References == | == References == | ||
{{DISPLAYTITLE:South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF)}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF)}} | ||
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|title = South African Responsible Gambling Foundation | |title = South African Responsible Gambling Foundation » SARGF | ||
|description = South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) overview, detailing its free 24/7 problem gambling treatment, support options, and history.}} | |description = South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) overview, detailing its free 24/7 problem gambling treatment, support options, and history. | ||
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| Category | Support community |
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| Founded | June 3, 2000 |
| Address | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Official website | https://responsiblegambling.org.za/ |
| Help and Support | |
| Help & Support settings | Phone, Online, One-to-one, Group session |
| Helpline hours | 24/7 |
| Helpline number | 0800006008 |
| [email protected] | |
| Social Media | |
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| X (Twitter) | Visit |
| Last Updated | 23.03.2026 |
A non-profit organisation dedicated to the prevention and treatment of disordered gambling.
What is South African Responsible Gambling Foundation
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing and treating problem gambling in South Africa. It operates as a public-private partnership between government regulators, such as the National Gambling Board, and the South African gambling industry.[1]
Role in the industry
SARGF mitigates the negative impacts of gambling by providing free and confidential treatment and counseling to problem gamblers and their families. It educates the public on the potential harms of gambling through national awareness campaigns. The foundation also develops and provides free responsible gambling training programs for industry operators and regulators.
Its core operations are funded by a mandatory 0.1% contribution of the Gross Gambling Revenue (GGR) from the South African gambling industry, which encompasses casinos, sports betting, bingo, and limited payout machines.[2][3]
History and Reach
| Milestone | Details |
|---|---|
| Launched | June 2000 |
| Officially incorporated | 2004 |
| Individuals treated | More than 20,000 |
| Treatment network | 85 mental health professionals (clinical psychologists and social workers) |
| Public outreach | "Taking Risks Wisely" educational program aimed at young South Africans |
Support Options
| Support option | Details |
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| 24/7 Phone support | 0800006008 |
| WhatsApp/SMS support | Send "HELP" to 0766750710 |
| Email assistance | [email protected] |
| Face-to-face treatment referrals | Referrals for free face-to-face treatment with network professionals |
| Online self-assessment tools | Tools to determine gambling problem severity |
| Mentorship and debriefing | Direct mentorship services and post-trauma debriefing |
South African Responsible Gambling Foundation alternatives
| Community | Country | Help for Problem Gambling |
|---|---|---|
| Gam-Anon | Global | Find a meeting |
| Gamblers Anonymous (GA) | Global | Find a meeting |
| SMART Recovery | Global | Find a meeting |