Safer Betting Week 2023 Commences Today
Launching today, November 13th, the Safer Betting Week, an annual fixture in the gambling world, kicks off and will run through the 17th. During this week, both sports betting and iGaming operators will intensify efforts to promote responsible gambling practices.
What's the Aim of Safer Betting Week? Organized by the Betting and Gaming Council, Bacta, the Lotteries Council, and the Bingo Association, the 6th Safer Betting Week advocates for safe gambling practices. Through messaging in both online and land-based gambling venues, the event aims to encourage discussions on responsible gambling practices.
Safer Betting Week is described as "a collaborative initiative across various industries to advance safer gambling in the United Kingdom and Ireland." Its objective is to prompt players and bettors to scrutinize their betting behaviors and recognize any potential signs of gambling issues. Last year, during Safer Betting Week, 200,000 sports bettors implemented deposit limits on their accounts, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year.
Michael Dugher, Chief Executive of the BGC, emphasized the importance of the event:
Safer Betting Week underscores the regulated industry's unwavering commitment to continually elevate standards. Dedicated to Responsible Gambling While gambling operators and bookmakers provide access to responsible gambling tools and resources year-round, this event serves to amplify awareness of gambling addiction and the ramifications of irresponsible gambling.
But it doesn't stop there. The aim is to foster dialogue around responsible gambling practices and offer beneficial tools and resources to individuals seeking assistance with their gambling habits.
Players, industry experts, educators, and other concerned parties can discover a wealth of resources and valuable information on the dedicated Safer Betting Week UK website. In the spirit of Safer Betting Week, let's engage in discussions about responsible gambling practices.
If you're inclined to share your thoughts, visit our forum to locate the dedicated thread and delve deeper into the topic alongside fellow players.
