In practically no other “risky” industry are there such strict protective measures and user controls as in gambling. From financial limits and time spent playing and betting to complete bans and entries into the Register of Excluded Persons.
Recently, gambling operators are required to offer players a panic button – a button to self-exclude from playing for 48 hours. This additional protective measure further demonstrates how the gambling market has evolved over the past seven years, adopting harm-reduction strategies that help players maintain control over their gambling and betting activities.
However, there remains a societal stigma that gambling is a path to ruin. In contrast, for example, the protection against developing an addiction is significantly higher for gambling compared to alcohol, which is widely socially accepted.
Our institute’s secretary, Petr Kozák, reflects on this dual approach. In his commentary, you will also find out why all protective measures can only work in an environment where legal operations are supported and illegal business is countered as much as possible. You can read the full text here in czech.
