Program SGW 2023

  • Monday 09/10


  • Tuesday 10/10


  • Wednesday 11/10


  • Thursday 12/10


  • Friday 13/10


  • Saturday 14/10


  • Sunday 15/10


  • • Ioanna Fiakkou, President, National Betting Authority
    • Christos Mavrellis, President, Cyprus National Gaming and Casino Supervision Committee
    • Loucas Fourlas, Member of the European Parliament

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  • From beating the Go world champion, to solving the protein-folding problem, to the release of ChatGPT, recent advances in AI are increasingly making the technology both ubiquitous and mysterious in the public conciousness. With public perception being shaped between utopian and dystopian extremes, I will explain the science driving modern AI in everyday language, thereby laying the groundwork for a realistic assessment of its benefits and risks. It is with this principled understanding of how AI works that we can ensure the utilisation of the benefits and the management of the risks in forthcoming regulations such as Europe's AI Act.
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  • In this session, industry experts, policymakers, and advocates will come together to explore the challenges, recent bans, and potential future directions for the gambling sectors advertising practices. Recent regulatory changes and advertising bans in various jurisdictions have sparked intense debates and prompted the industry to reassess its strategies. Our distinguished panelists will address critical questions and topics, such as regulatory developments, social responsibility, emerging trends, and sustainability.

    Moderator: Dr. Joerg Hofmann, Partner Melchers law firm, Germany
    Panellists:
    • Dr. Alan Littler, Gaming Lawyer, Kalff Katz & Franssen Attorneys at Law
    • Katerina Papageorgiou, Lawyer, Parimatch, Cyprus
    • Vasiliki Panousi, Manager- EU Affairs, EGBA, Brussels

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  • An insightful and informative panel discussion about the role of the gambling industry in ensuring the protection and well-being of players. In this session, industry leaders and experts, will explore the various aspects of player protection and safer gambling practices. What are the industry's responsibilities and initiatives and how do stakeholder can work together on this matter.

    Moderator:Laura Da Silva, Sustainability Director, SG:Certified
    Panellists:
    • Nikos Nikaris, Senior Business Development Consultant, bet365, UK
    • Ioannis Spanoudakis, Chief Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Officer, Kaizen Gaming Ltd, Greece
    • Simon Vincze, Sustainable & Safer Gambling Lead, Casino Guru, Slovakia
    • Katerina Giannakakou, Legal Manager – Responsible Gaming & Corporate Compliance, OPAP

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  • The presentation "From Compliance to a Sustainable Gambling Industry" seeks to address the critical transition and integration of compliance measures into sustainable practices within the gambling industry. It highlights the importance of evolving beyond mere adherence to legal standards, instead fostering an environment that actively promotes responsibility, accountability, and sustainability. This evolution is necessary not only for the ethical considerations but also for the long-term viability and prosperity of the gambling sector.
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  • Regulators and policy makers discuss the influence of regulatory changes on the promotion of safer gambling practices. In the past decade there have been significant changes in the way governments and regulatory bodies approach the gambling sector, in order to prioritize player safety, minimize harm, and promote safer gambling environments. This panel discussion aims to presents these transformations and assess their impact on the industry, players, and society at large.

    Moderator: Dr. Joerg Hofmann, Partner Melchers law firm, Germany
    Panellists:
    • Dr. Anders Basbøll, Chief Adviser, Data and Systems, Danish Gambling Authority, Denmark
    • Luke Camilleri, Player Protection Manager, Malta Gaming Authority, Malta
    • Morgane Austruy, Director of Excessive Gambling Prevention and Gambler’s Protection, National Gambling Authority(ANJ), France
    • Spyros Tsakonitis, Head of Legal, National Betting Authority, Cyprus
    • Steve Mees, Managing Director, Gaming Commission, Belgium

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  • In this session experts will discuss the gender-specific aspects of problem gambling, particularly how it affects women, the challenges and the societal factors behind. This panel discussion will provide a valuable platform for understanding and addressing the often hidden and stigmatized issue of women and problem gambling.

    Moderator: Christina Golna, Head Policy Change and Management Consulting, Innowth Ltd, Greece
    Panellists:
    • Diana Thorogood, Senior Programme Manager, Women’s Programme, Gamcare, UK
    • Eva Symeonidou, Policy officer, Cyprus National Addictions Authority
    • Liz Karter, Expert in Gambling Addiction Therapy & Counselling, Level Ground Therapy

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  • The educational seminar is aimed at social workers, psychologists and mental health professionals.
    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    Journalists House, Nicosia

  • Participants can learn about safer gambling and be part of a live graffiti street art project in the Municipality. The project is carried out in collaboration with the French Institute in Cyprus.
    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    Famagusta Avenue, EAC Substation, Derynia Municipality

  • This year's betting premises personnel's training session will focus on the concept of player's protection, how it translates into policy and how all stakeholders can not only understand its importance but also to actively support its implementation in practice.
    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    Mediterranean Hotel, Limassol

  • The training course is addressed to the managers of the National Betting Authority licensed operators and all stakeholders in the gambling industry.
    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    10.10 Hall (Grammou 19, 1010, Nicosia)

  • The National Betting Authority participates at the "Unifest" Festival. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about safer gambling, self-protection tools, as well as where to get help for problem gambling.
    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    Neapolis University, Paphos

  • Participants can learn about safer gambling and be part of a live graffiti street art project in the Municipality. The project is carried out in collaboration with the French Institute in Cyprus.
    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    Kitiou Kyprianou 46 (Parking Ttofis - CUTing Edge), CUT University, Limassol

  • As part of SGW2023, training seminars will be held for the management and personnel of companies, all over Cyprus, on the role of Human Resources departments in the prevention of problem gambling.
    The aim of the seminars is to provide information on the role that Human Resources, as well as the heads of business departments, can play in the prevention and timely intervention of problematic behaviors.
    Participants will also be informed about safer gambling and will be given the necessary knowledge and tools so that they can recognize warning signs of problem gambling among people around them and ways in which they can act.

    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    Nicosia

  • Participants can learn about safer gambling and be part of a live graffiti street art project in the Municipality. The project is carried out in collaboration with the French Institute in Cyprus.
    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    Nikos and Despinas Pattichi Avenue, (near Kcineplex cinema), Larnaca Municipality

  • This year's betting premises personnel's training session will focus on the concept of player's protection, how it translates into policy and how all stakeholders can not only understand its importance but also to actively support its implementation in practice.
    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    Hotel Indigo, Larnaca

  • As part of SGW2023, training seminars will be held for the management and personnel of companies, all over Cyprus, on the role of Human Resources departments in the prevention of problem gambling.
    The aim of the seminars is to provide information on the role that Human Resources, as well as the heads of business departments, can play in the prevention and timely intervention of problematic behaviors.
    Participants will also be informed about safer gambling and will be given the necessary knowledge and tools so that they can recognize warning signs of problem gambling among people around them and ways in which they can act.

    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    Nicosia

  • Participants can learn about safer gambling and be part of a live graffiti street art project in the Municipality. The project is carried out in collaboration with the French Institute in Cyprus.
    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    Vasilis Michaelidis Street, Sotiras Municipality

  • This year's betting premises personnel's training session will focus on the concept of player's protection, how it translates into policy and how all stakeholders can not only understand its importance but also to actively support its implementation in practice.
    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    POED Headquarters, Nicosia

  • As part of SGW2023, training seminars will be held for the management and personnel of companies, all over Cyprus, on the role of Human Resources departments in the prevention of problem gambling.
    The aim of the seminars is to provide information on the role that Human Resources, as well as the heads of business departments, can play in the prevention and timely intervention of problematic behaviors.
    Participants will also be informed about safer gambling and will be given the necessary knowledge and tools so that they can recognize warning signs of problem gambling among people around them and ways in which they can act.

    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    Larnaca

  • The National Betting Authority presents the 6th Antenna Soccer Tournament for the age groups U11 (2012) to U6 (2017).

    The tournament is being held under the auspices of the Cypriot Football Association from the 13th to 15th of October 2023, as part of the 6th Safer Gambling Week.

    For more information about the tournament click

    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    Nicosia

  • As part of the SGW, NBA will be present with an information booth at supermarkets in all cities to inform and raise public awareness about safer gambling, as well as ways to protect oneself from problem gambling.
    Safer Gambling Week 2023
    Where
    Alphamega Hypermarkets (Egkomi, Larnaca Central, Kapsalos, Paphos Aphrodite)


1-7 September

SeptemberFest

Park Akadimia
, Aglantzia

As part of SGW, the National Betting Authority participates in the SEPTEMBERFEST NICOSIA BEER FUN FESTIVAL, organized for the 12th consecutive year, from September 1 to 7, 2023, at Park Akadimias in Aglantzia.

23 September

Information booth at "Up to youth" Festival

Acropolis Park
Nicosia

The National Betting Authority participates at the "Up to Youth" Festival which is organised by the Youth Board of Cyprus. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about safer gambling, self-protection tools, as well as where to get help for problem gambling

6-8 October

Activities in all First and Second Division football matches

Pancyprian

The Cyprus Football Federation supports Safer Gambling Week. The 7th round of Cyta Championship is dedicated to Safer Gambling Week, aiming to inform and raise public awareness, as well as to involve and mobilize of the wider community in matters of promoting safer participation in gambling. All players of the first division teams will enter the playing field wearing T-Shirts with the message of the week.

9-15 October

Mobile Makerspace joins forces with Young Cities

Municipalities of Germasogeia
Nicosia and Aradippou

Mobile Makerspace which is an initiative of the Youth Board of Cyprus joins forces with Young Cities. As part of the events of SGW 2023, the makerspace bus will visit the Municipalities and Communities that are participating in the third edition of Young Cities. Participants will learn more about safer

9-15 October

Safer Gambling Road show

Companies all around Cyprus

As part of SGW2023, training seminars will be held for the management and personnel of companies, all over Cyprus, on the role of Human Resources departments in the prevention of problem gambling. The aim of the seminars is to provide information on the role that Human Resources, as well as the heads of business departments, can play in the prevention and timely intervention of problematic behaviors. Participants will also be informed about safer gambling and will be given the necessary knowledge and tools so that they can recognize warning signs of problem gambling among people around them and ways in which they can act.

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SGW 2023

For the 6th year in a row, the National Betting Authority is organizing Safer Gambling Week, which will be held in Cyprus, from 9 to 15 October 2023, with the participation of all involved stakeholders.

Organizer

National Betting Authority
83 Digeni Akrita, 1070
Nicosia

+35722881800
[email protected]
www.nba.gov.cy

© Copyright SGW 2023, Development: Thodoris Tsirkas, Design: Komodo

SGW 2023

For the 6th year in a row, the National Betting Authority is organizing Safer Gambling Week, which will be held in Cyprus, from 9 to 15 October 2023, with the participation of all involved stakeholders.

Organizer

National Betting Authority
83 Digeni Akrita, 1070
Nicosia

+35722881800
[email protected]
www.nba.gov.cy

© Copyright SGW 2023,
Development: Thodoris Tsirkas, Design: Komodo
Event dates
Monday 9 - Sunday 15
October 2023
Official Organizer
National Betting Authority
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