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‘I cried for the first time because of gambling’: A 24-year-old’s struggle with addiction

Summary by Daily Maverick
As South Africa’s gambling revenue soars to R59.3bn, Jaylen’s descent into online gambling addiction revealed the human cost behind the boom. His account shows how easy access, targeted advertising and rising social pressures are pulling young people into dangerous cycles.

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Daily Maverick broke the news in South Africa on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
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