8th Safer Gambling Week

8th Safer Gambling Week: Young People in the Spotlight

• With the bold message “It’s safer to land on Mars than to gamble without limits!”, the National Betting Authority (NBA) is setting the tone for the 8th Safer Gambling Week, taking place from 13–19 October 2025.

This year, the NBA is adopting a fresh and youthful communication style, speaking directly to young people and young adults. The campaign’s core aim is to remind everyone that gambling responsibly is not only the smartest choice—it’s also the coolest. By encouraging people to set limits before they play, the NBA is showing what is truly safer to do than gambling without control.

Now an established annual institution, Safer Gambling Week brings together all stakeholders in the gambling sector to prevent harmful behaviours and strengthen protective measures. It also gives the public the chance to learn about safe betting practices and the risks associated with excessive gambling. Throughout the week, a series of awareness-raising initiatives will highlight the self-protection tools available to players, the harmful effects of problem gambling, as well as the support and treatment services that anyone can access if they feel their gambling has gone beyond safe limits.

As in previous years, the Week will open with the Safer Gambling Conference, featuring leading academics, industry professionals, and representatives from both the public and private sectors. Throughout the week, the agenda will include presentations, seminars, hands-on workshops, and interactive activities—all designed to give the public practical knowledge and effective prevention tools.

Mr Panayiotis Trisokkas, President of NBA, emphasised the importance of the initiative: “Safer Gambling Week is one of our flagship awareness and prevention actions under the NBA’s Safer Gambling Strategy. Each year, we see growing interest from both the public and organisations supporting the campaign. Society is now more aware and better informed about the importance of safe gambling. Our goal remains to foster a culture of prevention and build a strong network of protection for players and society as a whole.”

Further information on the activities and schedule of the 8^th Safer Gambling Week will be announced soon via the website www.sgw.cy 

The National Betting Authority is a legal entity under public law and is governed by the Betting Law of 2019. The Authority is responsible for licensing, regulating and supervising the betting activity carried out within the Republic.  In addition, the Authority has the responsibility for cooperation and discussion with competent bodies, government agencies and international organizations on issues that are involved within the field of betting. It is also responsible for implementing prevention measures to protect young people and vulnerable groups from gambling addiction.  See more information at www.nba.gov.cy. 

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