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‘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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