Botswana: The Gambling Authority announced the launch of a digital responsible gambling self-help portal. The launch event was hosted on April 29 under the chairmanship of Minister of Trade and Industry.
The Minister of Trade and Industry talked about the significance of the self-help portal for the people of Botswana. Gambling is habit forming and can be a reason for people to suffer losses in large amounts of money.
The launch of the digital portal highlights that the government is working hard to promote responsible gambling practices. The officials are dedicated to bringing better engagement to the stakeholders. They will also work on streamlining support services within the gambling industry.
According to the organizers of the launch ceremony, 300 individuals have signed up to attend. The portal will help promote a culture of responsible gambling.
According to the officials, the portal is an important resource for individuals who may be struggling with gambling addiction. The platform will also help people who want to maintain healthy gambling habits.
The digital responsible gambling self-help portal gives the users a choice to self-exclude, get counseling from experts, apply for third-party exclusion, and cancel exclusions. In addition to the facilities, the self-help portal will also provide information on responsible gambling practices.
The users can learn to access self-assessment tools and support resources. The platform will also give tips for managing gambling behaviors. The portal will help hundreds of people struggling with addiction.
Through the portal, they can get support and encouragement to positively change their lives. The Gambling Authority acknowledges that it is important for people struggling with addiction to have psych-social support.
The authority wants to ensure the help resources and support mechanisms are easily reachable. The digital responsible gambling self-help portal will be available through a USSD code and web portal.