Set limits before play
Decide what time and money you can afford to lose before opening a cash game. Stop at those limits. Increasing a stake to recover earlier losses exposes more money without proving that a win is coming.
Use the operator’s available limit or exclusion tools if you need distance from play. A demo result does not tell you what a later cash session will return.
Confidential support in South Africa
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation lists a counselling line at 0800 006 008. You can contact support for yourself or when another person’s gambling affects you.