South Korea launches in-depth counseling programs to curb lottery overuse
Initiative shifts focus toward prevention and healthier usage habits.
Initiative shifts focus toward prevention and healthier usage habits.
The regulator noted that it continues systematic efforts to remove illegal gambling advertising from online platforms.
At present, municipal authorities can refuse permission for gambling venues in areas such as near schools and kindergartens, while proposed changes could allow them to designate additional restricted areas.
The new pledge comes as part of the party's 2026 manifesto which will aim to fund addiction-prevention and support services.
The case, ongoing for nearly seven years, focuses on a request from Swiss Radio and Television for a complete list of video lottery terminals and their precise locations.
The study will use both quantitative and qualitative approaches to assess addiction risks, while also seeking a deeper understanding of their root causes, as well as their broader consequences.
Questions were posed of Selig around the stark similarities between sports gambling and sports events contracts.
Integration enhances DigiPlus’ monitoring capabilities amid digital gaming growth.
The initiative seeks to bar participation for individuals enrolled in a Government debt refinancing programme and to curb campaigns that may encourage excessive or high-risk gambling behaviour.
A key feature of the app is a test based on the Problem Gambling Severity Index that classifies users into four risk levels.