TLDR Cyprus’ National Betting Authority has called for stronger action against illegal gambling as the 9th Safer Gambling Week begins. Chairman Panayiotis Trisokkas said player protection must go beyond meeting regulatory requirements. The 9th Safer Gambling Conference on October 12 looked at how AI and data tools can help detect risky gambling early. The Finance Ministry said growth in the gambling sector should not come at the cost of consumer protection. Safer Gambling Week runs from October 12 to 18 under the message “Play within limits. Play safely.”
Cyprus’ National Betting Authority has called for tougher action against illegal gambling. The message came as the country opened its 9th Safer Gambling Week.
The authority said protecting players must go beyond following the rules. It wants stronger prevention measures and better technology to spot risks before they turn into harm.
Panayiotis Trisokkas, chairman of the National Betting Authority, shared these views at the 9th Safer Gambling Conference on October 12. The event brought together experts from academia, research, regulation, and the gambling industry, from Cyprus and abroad.
Speakers discussed illegal betting, artificial intelligence, public health, and player protection. Each topic tied back to how regulators can better protect people who gamble.
Regulator Says Rules Need Regular Review
Trisokkas said gambling rules must be checked often to make sure they still fit real market conditions. He said the rules must also respond to new risks as they appear.
In his view, meeting regulatory requirements is not enough on its own. Rules also need to address the real problems that players and authorities face.
The conference looked at how hard it can be to find and respond to illegal gambling. Speakers also discussed the psychological and biological factors linked to risk-taking.
Illegal betting remains one of the main concerns for