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The question is no longer whether to regulate online gambling, but how and when…
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Why gambling needs the same crackdown as tobacco
Gambling has become South Africa’s next addiction crisis, fuelled by smartphones, sleek marketing and weak oversight.…
Ban online gambling ads, says Pick n Pay CEO
Sean Summers has added his voice to an increasingly strident chorus of businesses speaking out against the unregulated gambling industry. This is now sucking…
Investing vs gambling: The house can’t beat compound returns
South Africans bet trillions and save very little. Investing flips the odds: time and compounding returns quietly build wealth long after luck runs out…
In cryptoland, you can bet on Taylor Swift – or The Rapture
In prediction markets, bets fly on anything from Taylor Swift’s engagement to the end of the world. Now big money wants in – and,…
A R1.5-trillion habit South Africans can’t afford
South Africa’s gambling industry is booming. But with R1.5-trillion wagered last year, weak regulation leaves the public on the losing end…
Bye-bye Peermont, hello world
Sun’s decision to drop its Peermont bid is as much a sign that online gaming is where it’s at, as fatigue with South Africa’s…
Dopamine made me do it: From addiction to freedom
Addiction isn’t always loud. It’s quiet, daily and costly. A 14-day dopamine reset could help you reclaim control of your mind, your money –…
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