GAUTENG GAMBLING BOARD:

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GAMING AWARENESS

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THE GAUTENG GAMBLING BOARD IS A STATUTORY BODY ESTABLISHED IN TERMS OF SECTION 3 OF THE GAUTENG

GAMBLING ACT, NO 4 OF 1995 AS AMENDED.

PRIOR TO AUGUST 1996 BETTING ON

HORSE-RACING AND OTHER SPORTING

EVENTS WAS THE ONLY FORM OF LEGAL

GAMBLING IN GAUTENG. DURING AUGUST

1996 THE GAUTENG GAMBLING ACT, NO

4 OF 1995 CAME INTO EFFECT. THIS ACT

LEGALIZED OTHER FORMS OF GAMBLING

IN THE PROVINCE AND PROVIDED FOR

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GAUTENG

GAMBLING BOARD.

THE GAUTENG GAMBLING BOARD IS

RESPONSIBLE TO OVERSEE AND CONTROL

GAMBLING ACTIVITIES IN GAUTENG.

THE GAUTENG THE GAUTENG GAMBLING BOARD IS GAMBLING BOARD IS A STATUTORY BODY A STATUTORY BODY ESTABLISHED IN ESTABLISHED IN TERMS OF SECTION TERMS OF SECTION 3 OF THE GAUTENG 3 OF THE GAUTENG

GAMBLING ACT, NO 4 GAMBLING ACT, NO 4 OF 1995 AS AMENDED.OF 1995 AS AMENDED. GAMING AWARENESS

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GAMBLING MYTHS AND FACTS

The following are some of the myths and facts known in the gambling industry:

Myth – Knowing teams and past performance records increases the chance of winning sports bets!

Fact – Many things infl uence sport results like player injuries, odds, conditions and handicap systems. So remember, sports bets can never be a sure thing!

Myth – Learning a system for gambling defi nitely increases your chances of winning!

Fact – You can’t change the universal laws of chance, so there can never be a proven system for any gambling method. Results are always random. Remember, always count your losses!

Myth – The longer the slot machine is played without a big win, the more likely it is to pay out the next time.

Fact – Each spin of a slot machine produces a random number. While it seems jackpots payout at regular intervals, it is impossible for random numbers to be infl uenced by previous sequence of random numbers.

Myth – If you keep track of the previous results, you can fi gure out future outcomes.

Fact – Every gambling play is an independent random event with no memory. So previous outcomes (as in lottery draws, cards and slots) cannot infl uence future ones.

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FORMS OF GAMING ACTIVITIES IN GAUTENG

THE FOLLOWING FORMS OF ACTIVITIES ARE REGULATED BY

THE BOARD IN GAUTENG:

Casino gaming• Carnival City, Brakpan• Gold Reef City, Johannesburg• Emerald, Vanderbijlpark• Emperors Palace, Kempton Park• Montecasino, Fourways• Morula Sun, Mabopane• Silverstar Casino, Krugersdorp

Betting on horse-racing and sporting events• Phumelela Gaming and Leisure- Turffontein race course- TAB outlets• Bookmakers

Bingo• Viva Bingo Kolonade (Pty)(Ltd)• Viva Bingo Krugersdorp (Pty)(Ltd)• Viva Bingo Alberton (Pty)(Ltd)• Viva Bingo Westgate (Pty)(Ltd)• Viva Bingo Kempton (Pty)(Ltd) • Galaxy Bingo East Rand Mall (Pty)(Ltd)• Galaxy Bingo Developments (Pty)(Ltd)• Galaxy Bingo Special Projects (Pty)(Ltd)• Metro Bingo Johannesburg, (Pty)(Ltd)• Silks Gaming and Leisure (Pty)(Ltd), (2 licenses)

Limited Payout Machines (LPM) (Route Operators)• Egoli Gaming (Pty)(Ltd) t/a Goldrush Gaming• Crazy Slots (Pty)(Ltd) t/a Crazy Slots • Vukani Gaming Gauteng (Pty)(Ltd), t/a Vslots• Bohwa 1 Gaming (Pty)(Ltd) t/a Hotslots • Playmeter Leisure Services t/a Playmeter

• Disputes arising from punters cannot be resolved due to the fact that they do not know where to report and at times their lives may be threatened by illegal operators.

• Gambling debts arising out of these activities cannot be enforced in a competent court

NATIONAL RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING PROGRAMME

For most people, gambling is recreational entertainment like shopping, hiking, fi shing, holiday etc. However, for a small number of people (estimated internationally at 5% of regular gamblers), excessive gambling may become a problem, and in some, may result in damaging compulsive and addictive behaviour.

The NRGP and the Gauteng Gambling Board provide help to these people by:

• Educating them on how to prevent themselves from becoming compulsive gamblers

• Treating and providing counselling to those identifi ed as having problems so that they can regain control of their lives.

• Offering Self Exclusion services to those who wish to be banned from participating in gambling. This can be done in writing at the offi ces of Gauteng Gambling Board. People can call the Board on (011) 581 4800 to arrange appointments.

• Disputes arising from punters cannot be resolved due • Disputes arising from punters cannot be resolved due

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THE FOLLOWING FORMS OF ACTIVITIES ARE REGULATED BY

THE BOARD IN GAUTENG:

WHAT IS ILLEGAL GAMING?

Illegal gambling occurs when an unlicensed operator offers gambling products to the public who in turn participate in unlicensed gambling. Illegal gambling usually takes place in shebeens, taverns, restaurants and shops (often hidden from public view).

People who are found offering or participating in illegal gambling shall be arrested and prosecuted.

Any member of the public who becomes aware of the existence of illegal operators must report it to the Gauteng Gambling Board or the SAPS at any police station.

Forms of illegal gamingThe following are perceived as forms of illegal gaming:• Fafhee (mochina)• Card games for money (e.g. fi ve cards, poker, blackjack)

outside of licensed premises• Dice or Pop-dice• Slot machines (gambling machines) outside of licensed

premises• Internet or online gambling

Risks associated with illegal gambling• Games offered to punters have not been inspected and

approved by the Board to show compliance with the technical standards aimed at ensuring, amongst others, that the games offered are fair.

• Illegal operators do not pay tax and as a result they do not contribute to the economic development of the Province.

• Illegal operators do not contribute towards industry initiatives, such as the National Responsible Gambling Programme, which is aimed at minimising the risks and dangers of gambling.

CONTACT DETAILSGauteng Gambling BoardPrivate Bag 15Bramley, 2018Telephone +27 (11) 581 4800Fax +27 (11) 581 4900COMMUNITY

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