Gambling Authority - Botswana’s Post

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 - 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗞𝗢 𝗢 𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗣𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 | 𝗚𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗘 The Gambling Authority is committed to empowering the public with vital information about responsible gambling. Central to this mission is the need to ensure a safe and enjoyable gambling environment for everyone. It is crucial to raise awareness about the potential risks associated with gambling and provide resources for individuals seeking help. A key initiative in this effort is the introduction of self-help portals that offer valuable information and support for those struggling with gambling addiction. Today we will be at the Gaborone Bus Rank from 1400HRS-1800HRS raising awareness about responsible gambling and upcoming licenses. Additionally, individuals can access the Responsible Gambling Self-help Portal at https://lnkd.in/dPYdsUWs or dial *228# for USSD access. For more comprehensive information on responsible gambling, visit the Gambling Authority’s website at gamblingauthority.co.bw or call +267 3957672. "A Diversified, Compliant and Safe Gambling Industry" #GamblingAuthority #gambling #LimitedPayOutMachines #MindsetChange #MotshamekooPhepa

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐍𝐀 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬! The Gambling Authority is committed to empowering the public with vital information about responsible gambling. Central to this mission is the need to ensure a safe and enjoyable gambling environment for everyone. It is crucial to raise awareness about the potential risks associated with gambling and provide resources for individuals seeking help. A key initiative in this effort is the introduction of self-help portals that offer valuable information and support for those struggling with gambling addiction. Visitors at the MAJANA Intervillage Cultural Games are encouraged to visit the Gambling Authority's stall to learn more about responsible gambling and upcoming licenses. Additionally, individuals can access the Responsible Gambling Self-help Portal at https://lnkd.in/dPYdsUWs or dial *228# for USSD access. For more comprehensive information on responsible gambling, visit the Gambling Authority’s website at gamblingauthority.co.bw or call +267 3957672. "A Diversified, Compliant and Safe Gambling Industry" #GamblingAuthority #gambling #LimitedPayOutMachines #MindsetChange #MotshamekooPhepa

The Gambling Authority is committed to empowering the public with vital information about responsible gambling. Central to this mission is the need to ensure a safe and enjoyable gambling environment for everyone. It is crucial to raise awareness about the potential risks associated with gambling and provide resources for individuals seeking help. A key initiative in this effort is the introduction of self-help portals that offer valuable information and support for those struggling with gambling addiction. Visitors at the Second International Ombud Expo Gaborone 2024 are encouraged to visit the Gambling Authority's stall 73 to learn more about responsible gambling and upcoming licenses. Additionally, individuals can access the Responsible Gambling Self-help Portal at https://lnkd.in/dPYdsUWs or dial *228# for USSD access. For more comprehensive information on responsible gambling, visit the Gambling Authority’s website at gamblingauthority.co.bw or call +267 3957672. "A Diversified, Compliant and Safe Gambling Industry" #GamblingAuthority #gambling #LimitedPayOutMachines #MindsetChange #MotshamekooPhepa

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 - 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗞𝗢 𝗢 𝗣𝗛𝗘𝗣𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 | 𝗕𝗢𝗞𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗦 The Gambling Authority is committed to empowering the public with vital information about responsible gambling. Central to this mission is the need to ensure a safe and enjoyable gambling environment for everyone. It is crucial to raise awareness about the potential risks associated with gambling and provide resources for individuals seeking help. A key initiative in this effort is the introduction of self-help portals that offer valuable information and support for those struggling with gambling addiction. Today we will be at the Bokspits Kgotla from 1000HRS-1800HRS raising awareness about responsible gambling and upcoming licenses. Additionally, individuals can access the Responsible Gambling Self-help Portal at https://lnkd.in/dPYdsUWs or dial *228# for USSD access. For more comprehensive information on responsible gambling, visit the Gambling Authority’s website at gamblingauthority.co.bw or call +267 3957672. "A Diversified, Compliant and Safe Gambling Industry" #GamblingAuthority #gambling #LimitedPayOutMachines #MindsetChange #MotshamekooPhepa

Why we emphasize responsible gambling *Preventing problem gambling*: Responsible gambling practices aim to prevent problem gambling by promoting healthy gambling behaviors, setting limits, and providing resources for those who may be at risk of developing a gambling problem. Visit www.buffalo.ug #responsiblegambling

𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐰𝐚 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥! The Gambling Authority is committed to empowering the public with vital information about responsible gambling. Central to this mission is the need to ensure a safe and enjoyable gambling environment for everyone. It is crucial to raise awareness about the potential risks associated with gambling and provide resources for individuals seeking help. A key initiative in this effort is the introduction of self-help portals that offer valuable information and support for those struggling with gambling addiction. Visitors at the Babirwa Cultural Festival are encouraged to visit the Gambling Authority's stall to learn more about responsible gambling and upcoming licenses. Additionally, individuals can access the Responsible Gambling Self-help Portal at https://lnkd.in/dPYdsUWs or dial *228# for USSD access. For more comprehensive information on responsible gambling, visit the Gambling Authority’s website at gamblingauthority.co.bw or call +267 3957672. "A Diversified, Compliant and Safe Gambling Industry" #GamblingAuthority #gambling #LimitedPayOutMachines #MindsetChange #MotshamekooPhepa

“There is no need to jump to dramatic conclusions" Today, we sat down with Eric Konings, Director of the NOGA | Netherlands Online Gambling Association, to dive into some hot topics. 🔥 We discussed responsible gambling, the rise of illegal markets, and what's truly driving addiction and it's not just black market operators causing concerns. ⚠️ Eric shares his pragmatic take on the industry, and trust me—you’ll want to hear what he thinks about the “ridiculously easy” access to offshore gambling sites. Curious? 👀 Read the full interview here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dSMzC-4W #Netherlands #ResponsibleGambling #iGaming #GamblingIndustry

My hot take!!! “Healthy gamblers hold the key to safer gambling success!” Day 2 here at #SBCSummit Lisbon and we are inviting people to the Better Change (Gibraltar) Ltd to share their hot takes on the industry. Back in 2019 I delivered a presentation at an event titled “Safer Gambling Tools - a consumer perspective”. In my research for the presentation I spoke to people in treatment and recovery from gambling addiction and as you can imagine their view of Safer Gambling tools where not favourable. For some they had no effect and for others they even prolonged their gambling issues. To add balance to my research I spoke to some of my old customers from my time as an operator, customers who I thought never had an issue with gambling, always stayed in control and probably had no use for safer gambling tools. But I was wrong….. I was surprised that almost all of them had methods of staying in control that I had no idea about, from writing out their bets at home to only bringing an amount of money out with them that they were happy to spend. There was so much I learned from them that I had not known when I was working in the industry and I wish I did so that I could positively re enforce those behaviours and share them with others. So there we are, I believe we should learn from healthy gamblers to help educate and support people to make informed decisions about their gambling rather than trying to shoehorn everyone into the “at risk” category to suit a political agenda and more importantly make it harder to identify those who genuinely need help. Want to change my mind or do you have a hot take yourself you’d like to share? We are at stand PP50 we’d love to hear from you. #PositivePlay #safergambling #hottake

The legends at the Grattan Institute debunk gambling industry claims (that communities would suffer if pokies were removed from clubs, for example) and call for some serious (and seriously overdue) measures to protect Australians. From this report, I learnt that pokies are more common in Australian suburbs - especially disadvantaged ones - than post boxes, ATMs, or public toilets. 😓 Australians are losing more to gambling than any other country: twice what US citizens are and three times what New Zealanders. There's no question that our government has failed to protect us from gambling harm, and there are two clear reasons why: tax revenue from gambling (the 5th largest tax base) and direct pressure from the (extremely profitable) gambling industry. It feels a little obvious to say, but, um, we really shouldn't keep on leading people to addiction and suffering just because the money is good. Time for #evidencebased #reform.

🔴 Shocking News: Online Gambling Firms Under Fire! 🔴 Effective January 17th, online gambling firms will face a crackdown on manipulative and addictive features. The UK Gambling Commission bans: 🚫 Illusions of control 🚫 Fast-paced play 🚫 Celebrations for low returns Financial checks tighten: lose £150 in 30 days, expect scrutiny. Enhanced age-verification begins in August. MP Carolyn Harris applauds but demands more action on ads and sponsorship. GambleAware echoes the call for stronger warnings. According to the National Gambling Helpline, the number of people seeking help for addiction rose by over 10,000 last year. 📢 Let’s protect vulnerable individuals that may fall prey to gambling harms because of the way gambling firms are enticing their customers. #GamblingReform #ProtectTheVulnerable #OnlineGambling #Gambling #BettingIndustry #GamblingAddiction #GamblingHarms