Responsible Gambling

Gambling should be fun. Score24 is committed to promoting safe betting across South Africa.

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Score24 is an independent comparison website. We review and compare South African bookmakers to help bettors make informed choices. We do not accept bets, hold player funds, or operate any gambling service.

All bookmakers listed on Score24 hold valid licences from South Africa's National Gambling Board (NGB) or a provincial gambling authority. You must be 18 or older to gamble in South Africa.

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Signs of Problem Gambling

Gambling can become a problem when it affects your finances, relationships, or mental health. Warning signs include:

  • Betting more than you can afford to lose
  • Chasing losses — placing larger bets to win back money
  • Lying to family or friends about your gambling
  • Neglecting work, school, or family responsibilities to gamble
  • Borrowing money or selling possessions to fund betting
  • Feeling anxious, irritable, or depressed when not gambling

If any of these apply to you or someone you know, please contact the NRGP helpline — it's free and confidential.

Self-Exclusion

All licensed South African bookmakers are legally required to offer self-exclusion. To self-exclude from a specific operator, contact their customer support and request permanent account closure.

To self-exclude from multiple operators simultaneously, register with the NRGP self-exclusion programme.

Responsible Gambling Tools

All licensed SA bookmakers must offer the following account controls in your settings:

  • Deposit limits — cap how much you can deposit daily, weekly, or monthly
  • Loss limits — set a maximum loss amount per period
  • Session time limits — automatic log-out after a set duration
  • Cooling-off periods — temporarily suspend your account (1 day to 6 weeks)
  • Self-exclusion — permanently close your account with no re-opening option

Safer Gambling Tips

  • Set a budget before you bet — only gamble with money you can afford to lose
  • Treat gambling as entertainment, not a way to make money
  • Take regular breaks and never bet when tired, stressed, or under the influence
  • Never chase your losses
  • Balance gambling with other activities
  • Keep track of time and money spent
Score24 Affiliate Disclosure: Score24 is an independent comparison website. Some links on this site are affiliate links — we may earn a commission if you sign up with a bookmaker through our links, at no extra cost to you. Our editorial ratings and rankings are not influenced by commercial relationships. All bookmakers listed hold valid provincial gambling licences. Gambling involves risk. Please gamble responsibly. 18+ only.