DStv Channel 403 Monday, 23 December 2024

'South Africans turning gambling for survival '

JOHANNESBURG - South Africans are turning to gambling to make ends meet.

This is according to a survey by Financial Services, Olemera.

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The survey shows that South Africans have spent a whopping R1.1 trillion gambling in 2024. 

This is a 40% increase compared to last year. 

eNCA spoke to Managing Director of Olemera, Gary Walker to unpack the reasons why.. 

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