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National Gambling Act, 2004 (Act No. 7 of 2004)

Chapter 2 : National Gambling Policy

Part B : Prohibited gambling, restricted activities and status of gambling debt

15. Restrictions on advertising and promotion of gambling activities and granting of discounts

 

1) A person must not advertise or promote-
i) in a false or misleading manner; or
ii) that is unlawful in terms of this Act or applicable provincial law; or
b) a gambling activity, other than an amusement game, in a manner intended to target or attract minors.

 

2) Any advertisement of a gambling machine or device, a gambling activity, licensed premises or web site at which gambling activities are available-
a) must include a statement, in the prescribed manner and form, warning against the dangers of addictive and compulsive gambling; and
b) must not include any element that directly or indirectly promotes or encourages the removal of a person from the register of excluded persons.

 

3) A person must not advertise or promote any gambling or related activity as being available to the public free of charge or at a discounted rate contrary to this Act, as an inducement for gambling.

 

4) The Minister may by regulation in accordance with section 87-
a) prescribe the manner and form for interactive gambling advertising; and
b) exempt any specific type of advertising or advertising media from the application of this section if the Minister is satisfied that the advertising is not targeted to the general public.

 

 


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