Gamble Alert Leads Responsible Gaming Advocacy in Africa

The SLEC Africa webinar titled ‘Responsible Gaming Advocacy: From Digital Campaigns to Impact’ featured Fisayo Oke, CEO of Gamble Alert; Ladipo Abiose, Founder of GamblePause Initiative Africa; and Nhlosenhle Sibiya, Advocacy and Communication Coordinator at the South Africa Responsible Gambling Foundation. The discussion centered on the effectiveness of responsible gaming organizations in reducing harm.

Oke noted that while progress has been made, the lack of comprehensive data makes it difficult to measure success. He emphasized that organizations like Gamble Alert have influenced industry culture and expectations, helping operators understand their responsibilities and guiding consumers on what to expect.

Despite data limitations, partnerships have been formed to integrate player protection features on gaming websites. Sibiya highlighted South Africa's established responsible gaming culture and the importance of addressing online users, who are often more vulnerable.

The South Africa Responsible Gambling Foundation receives a voluntary 0.1 percent of gross gambling revenue from licensed operators.