Greek authorities ink agreement to combat problem gambling
GREECE STRENGTHENS ANTI-ADDICTION MEASURES FOR GAMBLING
The Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) and the Health Quality Assurance Organization (ODIPY) have forged a three-year cooperation agreement to combat gambling addiction and promote responsible gaming in Greece.
The partnership, outlined in a memorandum of understanding, will focus on scientifically based interventions and support programs designed to mitigate the social and economic impact of gambling addiction.
Dimitris Dzanatos, President of the EEEP, expressed his confidence that the collaboration would help eliminate bureaucratic barriers to implementing effective, coordinated solutions.
Christos Nestoras, CEO of ODIPY, expressed his enthusiasm, describing the agreement as a significant step towards a modern, evidence-based framework that supports citizens and those in need.
Key aspects of this agreement include promoting responsible gambling, early risk detection, psychological support, and rehabilitation services. The collaboration will also prioritize joint scientific interventions and coordinated efforts to address the extensive social and financial consequences of addiction.
A dedicated joint committee will oversee the implementation of the agreement's initiatives, reducing bureaucratic delays and applying evidence-based solutions. Public awareness campaigns and professional training programs will also be launched to sensitize health and gaming professionals to the issue.
The partnership responds to mounting concerns about gambling among Greek teenagers, with data indicating high levels of gambling and early signs of addiction among young people, underlining the urgency of addressing this issue.
The leaders of both organizations view this partnership as a vital step towards a modern, evidence-based framework that effectively supports citizens and addresses gambling addiction in Greece's growing gaming market.
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- The new collaboration between the Hellenic Gaming Commission (EEEP) and the Health Quality Assurance Organization (ODIPY) in Greece will emphasize casino-culture responsibilities, focusing on promoting responsible casino-and-gambling, early detection of gambling risks, and offering psychological support and rehabilitation services, especially in relation to casino-games.
- As part of their three-year agreement, the EEEP and ODIPY will implement coordinated efforts, launch public awareness campaigns, and provide professional training programs to emphasize responsible gambling practices, aiming to minimize the social and financial consequences of gambling addiction in the growing casino-and-gambling market of Greece.
