# Solidarity’s Helping Hand says online gambling in South Africa grew by 390-percent between 2021 and last year, putting increasing financial pressure on households. Its latest report indicates nearly three-quarters of the 1.5-trillion-rand wagered in the gambling industry in 2024/2025 was online, with operators retaining 75-billion-rand after payouts. Solidarity’s Phillip Bruwer calls for stricter controls on gambling adverts, better protection for vulnerable people and stronger action against illegal online gambling:
Solidarity report reveals alarming 390% growth in online gambling in SA [SOUND]
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