The National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) is the flagship initiative of the SARGF, whose operational mandate and authority is anchored in the National Gambling Regulations of 2004, which legally integrate the NRGP into the advertising, player protection guidelines. Delivering an agile, public health response to gambling-related harm across South Africa.
Through evidence-led education, proactive surveillance, and population screening, which enables the SARGF top track and trace the extent and the prevalence of problem gambling and gambling disorder. In addition, the NRGP provides a comprehensive, FREE clinical care and counselling designed to support individuals and families affected by problem gambling and gambling disorder.
The Responsible Gambling Summit, a biennial event dedicated to advancing responsible gambling practices is hosted and organised by the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) in collaboration with leading regulatory bodies including the Eastern Cape Gambling Board, KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulator Authority, Limpopo Gambling Board, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board and the National Gambling Board, the summit unites global experts, policymakers, industry leaders to address critical challenges in fostering responsible gambling.
Our confidential counselling service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Counselling Line 0800 006 008
