A legally binding commitment that bars you from every licensed South African casino and gambling premises. Processed by the National Gambling Board. No fees. No barriers.
Self-exclusion is a legal tool, not a last resort. Many people use it as a proactive step to protect themselves and their families.
You set a limit before you go in, and you always exceed it. The amount keeps changing, but the result stays the same.
You are gambling to recover losses, pay bills, or get out of debt. The next win is always the plan.
Family, friends, or colleagues have noticed. You have hidden spending, lied about where you were, or argued about money.
You have made promises to yourself or others. They did not hold. You need something stronger than willpower alone.
Concentration, sleep, productivity, or mental health have changed. Gambling is taking up space that belongs elsewhere.
You know what you need to do. You want the law on your side to help you hold that decision when it gets hard.
Statutory self-exclusion under the National Gambling Act is one of the most effective evidence-based protection tools available in South Africa.
Every licensed casino and gambling premises in South Africa is legally required to bar your entry. The barrier exists even on days when willpower does not.
One application covers all 9 provinces and every licensed gambling operator. You do not apply separately to each venue or each province.
This is not a voluntary pledge. It is a statutory registration under the National Gambling Act 7 of 2004. It cannot be withdrawn during the chosen period.
Your exclusion is shared only with the NGB, the Provincial Gambling Boards, and licensed operators for enforcement. It is not publicly accessible.
There is no cost to the applicant at any point. The process is funded entirely by Free Me South Africa. You should never pay to protect yourself.
The minimum period is 6 months. That distance between the impulse and the opportunity is often what makes the difference.
Your application is processed by the National Gambling Board and transmitted to every licensed South African casino and all nine Provincial Gambling Boards.
Create a secure account at my.selfexclusion.co.za. Identity verified against the Department of Home Affairs population register.
Choose your exclusion period (6 months, 12 months, 5 years, or lifelong), provide your details, and sign digitally via ECTA-compliant e-signature.
Your signed NGB Form 1/1 is submitted to the National Gambling Board on your behalf. FMSA confirms submission to you by email.
The NGB and all 9 Provincial Gambling Boards are responsible for notifying licensed operators and enforcing your exclusion across South Africa.
Includes full legal framework, exclusion durations, casino coverage, and guidance for families.
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Your application is confidential, legally protected, and costs nothing. The National Gambling Board handles registration and enforcement.
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