No opinions. No guilt. Just numbers that help you see clearly - and resources that help you move forward.
Gambling isn't broken. It's working exactly as designed. Every game, every platform, every bet is built with a mathematical edge that guarantees the house wins over time. Not sometimes - always.
Slots: 5-15% house edge - for every R100 bet, you lose R5-R15 on average.
Sports betting: 5-10% margin - the odds are adjusted so the bookmaker always profits.
Aviator / crash games: 3-5% built-in margin - the algorithm ensures long-term loss.
The longer you play, the more certain your losses become. The question isn't if you'll lose - it's how much you'll lose before you stop.
Enter your numbers honestly. The calculator shows what gambling has really cost you - and what that money could have become.
Be honest. This is just for you.
Answer honestly. This runs entirely in your browser - no data is stored, no one else can see your answers.
Answer each question based on your experiences over the past 12 months.
1. Have you tried to win back money you previously lost by gambling more?
2. Have you borrowed money or sold possessions to fund gambling?
3. Have you hidden your gambling activity from family or friends?
4. Have you increased your stake sizes to feel the same level of excitement?
5. Have you gambled with money intended for necessities like rent, food, or transport?
6. Have you promised yourself or others that you'd stop, but returned to gambling?
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