FEJAR signs gambling harm prevention MoU with 1xCare

Federación Española de Jugadores de Azar Rehabilitados (FEJAR) and 1xCare have brokered a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the pair set to collaborate on gambling harm prevention initiatives.  

Indeed, the two organisations will now seek to strengthen FEJAR's online therapy and support services for people who face geographical difficulties around accessing in-person support. Elsewhere, the MoU has also been arranged with specific privacy and beneficiary confidentiality protections, in order to ensure anonymity and data protection safeguards for users.  

Speaking on the deal, 1xCare Chairperson Simon Westbury stated: "Responsible gambling is a commitment; it is non-negotiable and sits at the centre of everything we do. This partnership is built on independence and respect for FEJAR's expertise. Our role is to help strengthen access to support for people affected by gambling-related harm, not to direct how that support is delivered. 

"1xCare is focused on demonstrable and meaningful change across all the responsible player protection touchpoints. We look forward to working alongside FEJAR and other organisations that share the goal of better protecting players." 

Having initially launched its player protection and responsible gambling hub in June, the organisation subsequently appointed an advisory committee to oversee its player protection hub programme in Q3.  

Also commenting on this latest deal was FEJAR President, Gerardo Rodriguez Velo, who said: “At FEJAR, we believe that preventing gambling-related harm requires a strong commitment to prevention, accessible support, and the well-being of affected individuals and their families. This partnership offers an opportunity to explore ways to strengthen access to support services, while safeguarding FEJAR’s professional independence and ensuring that the needs of beneficiaries remain at the centre of our work.”