Casino tables spend, problem gambling grow

The mean largest amount of money reportedly spent on casino tables during the last 30 days is P3,546. This figure is more than three times the average largest amount of money spent on casino tables during the last six months from the time of the study.

On the other hand, the average largest spending on slot machines significantly dropped from P1,528 during the last six months to P667 during the last 30 days. The recently released baseline study on the prevalence of excessive and problem gambling in Botswana noted the common pattern amongst all casinos is month-end (from pay dates of the first group to last groups) are the busiest period with peak days recorded from Thursdays to Saturdays. Sundays and Mondays are the quietest with business picking gradually towards Thursdays and weekends.