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Gamblers Anonymous Contact Details

Verified 14 September 2026Official source onlyIndependent directoryPublished by Silas T Nkoana, Cape TownReport a wrong number

To contact Gamblers Anonymous, call 0800 006 008 (NRGP counselling line) or 076 675 0710 (NRGP WhatsApp or SMS), or email helpline@responsiblegambling.org.za (NRGP email).

Gamblers Anonymous South Africa is a volunteer fellowship of people helping each other stop gambling, run on a 12-step model. It publishes regional hotlines staffed by members and lists in-person and online meetings. It is separate from the National Responsible Gambling Programme, which runs a free professional counselling line 24 hours a day. This page covers both. Details were read from gamblersanonymous.org.za and responsiblegambling.org.za on 14 September 2026.

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Official contact channels

What it is forContact
NRGP counselling line (toll free, 24 hours)0800 006 008
NRGP WhatsApp or SMSSend HELP to 076 675 0710
NRGP emailhelpline@responsiblegambling.org.za
Gamblers Anonymous Gauteng hotline060 624 7140 or 078 661 9857
Gamblers Anonymous KwaZulu-Natal hotline083 783 5715
Gamblers Anonymous Western Cape hotline079 343 5283 or 079 368 4477
Gamblers Anonymous emailinfo@gamblersanonymous.org.za

The fellowship’s hotlines are answered by volunteers from 08:00 to 21:00 daily. GA says its volunteers will not phone you back, because a return call could cause problems at home, so keep trying if you do not get through. Its email replies may be slow.

What this organisation provides

Gamblers Anonymous says the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop gambling, and members do not have to hold any particular religious belief. Its website lists weekly meetings:

  • Gauteng: meetings on Tuesday to Thursday evenings in Midrand, Boksburg, Randburg, Faerie Glen in Pretoria, Bryanston and Kempton Park
  • KwaZulu-Natal: meetings in Phoenix, Chatsworth, Overport, Pietermaritzburg, Verulam and a Saturday morning meeting in Umhlanga
  • Online: Zoom meetings most evenings, including a women-preferred meeting on Fridays and an “All Africa” meeting on Sundays

The National Responsible Gambling Programme, run by the South African Responsible Gambling Foundation, offers free treatment, counselling and self-exclusion from gambling venues and sites. It says it has treated more than 18 500 people, and its website has a digital referral form for gamblers, family members and self-exclusion.

Address and operating information

Meeting venues and times are listed on gamblersanonymous.org.za and change from time to time, so check the current list before going. The NRGP’s office is at Sentinel House, Sunnyside Office Park, 32 Princess of Wales, Parktown, Johannesburg, on 011 026 7323; callers from outside South Africa can use +27 21 674 5830.

Support and escalation routes

If you or someone close to you is in crisis about gambling debt or losses, call the NRGP’s toll-free line on 0800 006 008 at any hour; it is free and confidential. Gamblers Anonymous meetings are free too. Nobody legitimate charges a fee to join GA or to be put through to a counsellor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Gamblers Anonymous contact number?

The numbers listed on this page for Gamblers Anonymous are 0800 006 008 (NRGP counselling line), 060 624 7140 (Gamblers Anonymous Gauteng hotline) and 083 783 5715 (Gamblers Anonymous KwaZulu-Natal hotline).

What is the Gamblers Anonymous email address?

The email address listed on this page is helpline@responsiblegambling.org.za (NRGP email).

Does Gamblers Anonymous have a WhatsApp number?

Yes. The WhatsApp number listed on this page is 076 675 0710 (NRGP WhatsApp or SMS).

How do I know these Gamblers Anonymous details are correct?

We only list details read from the official website or channels of Gamblers Anonymous, and this page shows the date they were checked. Confirm on the official site before you share personal information or make a payment.

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