Program SGW 2025

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  • • Panagiotis Trisokkas, President, National Betting Authority
    • Irene Piki, Deputy Minister to the President, Cyprus Government

    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Conference SGW 2025

  • It is often noted that treatment-seeking rates among people with gambling problems are low. A better understanding of the recovery process can provide clues to structuring public health and treatment options to maximize their impact. We will review research that shows that most people with problems related to gambling make frequent attempts to cut back or stop, although they do this without accessing any support. We will review differences in people’s reasons for choosing different options between people who seek help from different sources, as well as what they find helpful. Our goal is to develop a nuanced understanding of the diverse paths people follow in seeking help for gambling-related issues.

    Speaker: Prof. David C. Hodgins

    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Conference SGW 2025

  • This session will present insights from a pioneering partnership with TikTok that has reached nearly 100,000 Gen Z and millennial users since June. The focus is on how emotional literacy can drive both player protection and long-term retention. Two case studies will illustrate why Gen Z is the first generation demanding responsible experiences rather than just responsible gambling and how organizations can respond with frictionless, engaging support. Drawing on real-time data and campaign outcomes, the presentation offers a future-ready model for digital well-being and safer gambling.

    Speaker: Richardson Amartey, Director of Business Development, Youth & Social Media, The Digital Wellness Center
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Conference SGW 2025

  • As gambling behaviors evolve, so too must our strategies to protect those most at risk. Gen Z, the first truly digital-native generation, faces unique challenges as they navigate both traditional and online forms of gaming and gambling. This panel brings together experts in education, data, and youth engagement to explore how prevention strategies can be adapted to safeguard young people and vulnerable groups, ensuring that early intervention and awareness remain at the heart of safer gambling.

    • Richardson Amartey, Director of Business Development, Youth and Social Media, Responsible Gaming and Business Growth and Dr. Joerg Hofmann, Partner, Melchers Law Firm

    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Conference SGW 2025

  • • Speaker: Yardena Almagor, Customer Success Manager, Mindway AI (Invited)
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Conference SGW 2025

  • • Dr. Michael Auer, Director, Founder, Neccton
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Conference SGW 2025

  • Technology is transforming the way we understand and address gambling behavior. From artificial intelligence to advanced analytics, new tools are emerging that can help us identify harmful patterns earlier and intervene more effectively. This discussion will examine how technology can be both a challenge and a solution, highlighting innovative approaches to addiction detection and player protection while considering ethical and regulatory implications.
    Moderator: Vassiliki Savvopoulou, Investment Promotion Advisor, Invest Cyprus

    Panelists:
    • Dr. Michael Auer, Director, Founder, Neccton
    • Yardena Almagor, Customer Success Manager, Mindway AI

    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Conference SGW 2025

  • • Vasiliki Panousi, Senior Manager, EU affairs (EGBA)
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Conference SGW 2025

  • Coordinator: Christina Christoforou, Head of Safer Gambling Directorate, NBA)
    Speaker: Vasiliki Panousi, Senior Manager, EU affairs (EGBA)

    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Conference SGW 2025

  • Regulation remains the cornerstone of safer gambling. Across Europe and internationally, recent reforms have reshaped the industry, raising new questions about compliance, enforcement, and player protection. This panel brings together regulators and industry representatives to discuss the impact of these changes, exchange best practices, and consider what the future of safer gambling regulation should look like to balance innovation, growth, and responsibility.
    Moderator: Dr. Joerg Hofmann, Partner, Melchers Law

    Panelists:
    • Christina Christoforou, Head of Safer Gambling and Business Development, National Betting Authority
    • Georgia Trapkou, Department of Social Responsibility and Collaboration, Hellenic Gaming Commission
    • Robert Munro, Head, Sports Betting Compliance, bet365
    • Panos Giannisis, Head of Legal & Compliance Stoiximan

    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Conference SGW 2025

  • • Dr Raffaello Rossi, Senior Lecturer, Marketing, University of Bristol
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Conference SGW 2025

  • In a world where advertising and social media are omnipresent, the way gambling is promoted has a direct impact on consumer behavior and risk. With young audiences spending more time online than ever, the challenge of ensuring responsible marketing has never been greater. This panel will explore the intersection of advertising practices, social media influence, and player protection, addressing how regulation, industry responsibility, and ethical communication can reduce harm and foster trust.
    Moderator: Dr. Joerg Hofmann, Partner, Melchers Law Firm

    Panelists:
    • Constantinos Daltas, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Advertising Agencies Association (SDEK)
    • Spyros Tsakonitis, Head of Legal, National Betting Authority
    • Dr. Raffaello Rossi - Senior Lecturer, Marketing, University of Bristol

    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Conference SGW 2025

  • GAME BRAiN is an interactive, educational, and entertaining 45-minute program, whose aim is to inform teens aged 15-18 on the potential dangers of gambling through a series of interactive games.

    GAME BRAiN consists of 5 different games, each of which conveys a specific message: realities of gambling, potential losses of gambling, understanding the odds, warning signs of a gambling problem, as well as ways to get help and support.

    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    Olympiacos Academy, Nicosia

  • The training aims to inform participants about the regulations governing betting in Cyprus, as well as the policies and procedures that ensure player protection.

    Topics such as Player Protection regulations, guidelines for their implementation, as well as provisions of the AML Directive will be discussed.
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    Sandy Beach Hotel, Larnaca

  • GAME BRAiN is an interactive, educational, and entertaining 45-minute program, whose aim is to inform teens aged 15-18 on the potential dangers of gambling through a series of interactive games.

    GAME BRAiN consists of 5 different games, each of which conveys a specific message: realities of gambling, potential losses of gambling, understanding the odds, warning signs of a gambling problem, as well as ways to get help and support.

    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    Moufflons Basketball (Pindarou 12, 2364, Λευκωσία)

  • The training aims to inform participants about the regulations governing betting in Cyprus, as well as the policies and procedures that ensure player protection.

    Topics such as Player Protection regulations, guidelines for their implementation, as well as provisions of the AML Directive will be discussed.
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    POED Headquarters, Aglantzia, Nicosia

  • The National Betting Authority (NBA) and the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission (CGC) coorganize the interactive training "Recognition and Management of Problem Gambling Incidents in Vulnerable Populations" for all casino and gambling industry employees. The trainers will be delivered by the CGC and the ADHD Association.
    The objectives of the training are: - To provide theoretical knowledge on the characteristics and dynamics of problematic gambling behavior.
    - To deliver practical training on recognizing early signs and indicators of gambling-related harm.
    - To enhance participants’ capacity to intervene effectively and offer support in cases of problematic gambling.
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    City of Dreams Mediterranean, Limassol

  • GAME BRAiN is an interactive, educational, and entertaining 45-minute program, whose aim is to inform teens aged 15-18 on the potential dangers of gambling through a series of interactive games.

    GAME BRAiN consists of 5 different games, each of which conveys a specific message: realities of gambling, potential losses of gambling, understanding the odds, warning signs of a gambling problem, as well as ways to get help and support.

    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    Pascal Greek School, Nicosia

  • GAME BRAiN is an interactive, educational, and entertaining 45-minute program, whose aim is to inform teens aged 15-18 on the potential dangers of gambling through a series of interactive games.

    GAME BRAiN consists of 5 different games, each of which conveys a specific message: realities of gambling, potential losses of gambling, understanding the odds, warning signs of a gambling problem, as well as ways to get help and support.

    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    Achilleas Kaimakliou Academy, Nicosia

  • The National Betting Authority, in collaboration with the Youth Board of Cyprus, is hosting the interactive workshop ‘Myths and Truths’ for young people aged 18–35. Through discussion, group activities, and real-life examples, participants will have the opportunity to debunk common myths about gambling, learn about the real impacts of problem gambling and discover ways of self-protection and safer participation.
    The training will be held by the Cyprus Youth Council and the Youth Board of Cyprus.
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    ONEK Headquarters, Nicosia

  • The staged reading presents monologues written by teenagers as part of the playwriting workshop “Write Your Story!”, organized by ASSITEJ Cyprus in collaboration with the National Betting Authority. The texts, refined with the guidance of the facilitators (Eleni Xenou, Michalis Papadopoulos, and Alexia Papalazarou), come to life on stage through the performances of professional actors, under the stage direction of Alexia Papalazarou. This presentation highlights the voices and stories of young creators.
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    Melina Merkouri, Nicosia

  • The training aims to inform participants about the regulations governing betting in Cyprus, as well as the policies and procedures that ensure player protection.

    Topics such as Player Protection regulations, guidelines for their implementation, as well as provisions of the AML Directive will be discussed.
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    St. Raphael Hotel, Limassol

  • An interactive training that provides an introduction to gambling addiction awareness, exploring the signs, behaviours, and underlying drivers of gambling-related harm. Participants will gain insight into the impact of gambling on individuals, families, and communities, with a focus on the public health approach to prevention and intervention. The session covers practical tools for recognising risk, engaging in supportive conversations, and signposting to appropriate help and services, while highlighting the wider social, financial, and emotional harms linked to gambling.
    Trainer: Fay Kepidou, Business Psychologist, Gambling Recovery Specialist
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    42 Multispace (Hippocratous 42, Nicosia 1011)

  • The National Betting Authority (NBA) and the Cyprus Gaming and Casino Supervision Commission (CGC) coorganize the interactive training "Recognition and Management of Problem Gambling Incidents in Vulnerable Populations" for all casino and gambling industry employees. The trainers will be delivered by the CGC and the ADHD Association.
    The objectives of the training are: - To provide theoretical knowledge on the characteristics and dynamics of problematic gambling behavior.
    - To deliver practical training on recognizing early signs and indicators of gambling-related harm.
    - To enhance participants’ capacity to intervene effectively and offer support in cases of problematic gambling.
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    City of Dreams Mediterranean, Limassol

  • An interactive training that provides an introduction to gambling addiction awareness, exploring the signs, behaviours, and underlying drivers of gambling-related harm. Participants will gain insight into the impact of gambling on individuals, families, and communities, with a focus on the public health approach to prevention and intervention. The session covers practical tools for recognising risk, engaging in supportive conversations, and signposting to appropriate help and services, while highlighting the wider social, financial, and emotional harms linked to gambling.
    Trainer: Fay Kepidou, Business Psychologist, Gambling Recovery Specialist
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    42 Multispace (Hippocratous 42, Nicosia 1011)

  • The National Betting Authority, in collaboration with the Youth Board of Cyprus, is hosting the interactive workshop ‘Myths and Truths’ for young people aged 18–35. Through discussion, group activities, and real-life examples, participants will have the opportunity to debunk common myths about gambling, learn about the real impacts of problem gambling and discover ways of self-protection and safer participation.
    The training will be held by the Cyprus Youth Council and the Youth Board of Cyprus.
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    Paphos Youth Center, Paphos

  • 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 2025
    Where
    Metro Supermarkets (Strovolos, Aglantzia), Athienitis, Nicosia, Kokkinos Supermarket, Paralimni

  • Join us for a fun and informative quiz!! The interactive game "Keep it a game quiz" gives the participants the opportunity to test their knowledge, answer questions about safer gambling and be informed about it through a fun activity, presented by George Roussos. At the same time, radio producers will be with us for an entertaining Live link.
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    Nicosia Mall, Nicosia

  • Through a story and by utilizing the "Notebook of Strength," children participating in the workshop will discover a range of important social skills. The aim of the workshop is to raise awareness of these skills and encourage children to practice and enhance them, thereby strengthening their mental resilience.

    All children attending will receive a free copy of the "Notebook of Strength," published by the Systemic Family Institute of Cyprus in collaboration with the National Betting Authority.

    There will be two workshops at 10:00-11:00 and 12:00-13:00.
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    Fairytale Museum (Granikou 32, 1010, Nicosia)

  • The 3on3 Basket Tournament, a signature event of the National Betting Authority and the Cyprus Basketball Federation, is back stronger than ever this year! On Sunday, October 19, 2025, "Tassos Papadopoulos – Eleftheria" Stadium will host yet another unforgettable "Keep the Ball Safe" event.

    Get ready for a day full of games, information, and entertainment from 11:00 to 14:00, for you, your friends, and your family!

    If you love basketball and master the art of dribbling, this day is for you. Besides the tournament's competitive aspect, there will be activities for all ages, such as face painting, live music with a DJ, a live link, mascots, and many other surprises for both young and old basketball fans.

    To register your team, click here

    The National Betting Authority, in collaboration with the Cyprus Basketball Federation, is organizing this basketball tournament as part of the 8th Safer Gambling Week, aiming to raise awareness among players and the public about safe participation in gambling.

    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    Tasos Papadopoulos - Eleftheria Arena, Nicosia

  • An interactive escape room that challenges participants to solve puzzles and overcome obstacles while learning about safe gambling practices and the risks of excessive play.

    The aim is to prevent problematic behaviours and empower players with practical self-protection tools.
    Safer Gambling Week 2025
    Where
    Nicosia Mall, Nicosia


20 September

Information booth at "Up to youth" Festival

Acropolis Park, Nicosia

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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.
You can find more about the festival here

20 September

Mitsikouri Festival - "Write your story"

Satiriko Theatre, Nicosia

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The Theatre Centre for Children and Young People – ASSITEJ Cyprus invites teenagers aged 13 to 17 to take part in a Greek-language playwriting workshop titled ‘Write me your story!’ on September 20. The day will not end there as the texts created at the workshop will continue their journey. The teenagers’ stories will be further developed by the participants, with the guidance of the facilitators, and presented in staged reading format by well-known Cypriot actors, as part of the 2nd International Festival of Performing Arts for Children and Young People Mitsikouri, held from October 11 to 19. The workshop is part of the collaboration between ASSITEJ Cyprus and the National Betting Authority, aiming to strengthen the mental resilience of young people and promote their creative expression through culture.

23 September, 2 and 9 October

Studies, life… and gambling within limits - Unifest festival

University of Cyprus
University of Nicosia
European University

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The National Betting Authority participates at the "Unifest" Festival. Students will have the opportunity to learn about safer gambling, self-protection tools, as well as where to get help for problem gambling.
University of Cyprus, 23 September, 10:30-15:00
University of Nicosia, 2 October, 11:00-15:00
European University, 9 October, 11:00-15:00

25-26 September

Inspire 2025 Nicosia Entrepreneurial Festival - Podcast and Information Booth

Makariou Avenue, Nicosia

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The National Betting Authority will participate in the Inspire 2025 Nicosia Entrepreneurial Festival with a podcast dedicated to the intersection of technology and safer gambling titled "Innovation and Prevention: The Role of New Technologies in Safer Gambling". The discussion will focus on the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence, its application in risk profiling and player behavior analysis, as well as the ways in which technology can strengthen protection and prevent problematic engagement with betting and gambling activities. The session will highlight how innovation can serve as a valuable tool in ensuring a more responsible and safer gambling experience.
The session will be held on the 26th of September at 19:30 at Nicosia 360.

4-6 October

Safe Play, On the Field and Beyond: Activities in all First and Second Division football matches

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The Cyprus Football Association supports Safer Gambling Week by dedicating the 6th matchday of the Men’s First Division, the 4th matchday of the Men’s Second Division, and the 1st matchday of the Women’s National Championship to raising awareness and educating the public about safe participation in gambling. Players will enter the field wearing jerseys with the week’s message, sending a strong signal of prevention and protection. The aim of the initiative is to engage society in promoting safer gambling, enhancing both player protection and overall safety.
Furthermore, the Cyprus national team’s match against Bosnia and Herzegovina is dedicated to Safer Gambling Week.

10-12 October

10th Nicosia Book Fest

Acropolis Park, Nicosia
10:00-22:00

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The National Betting Authority is participating in the 10th Nicosia BookFest with an informational booth, offering visitors guidance on safer gambling and self-protection measures for gambling. Additionally, the public will be informed about ways to prevent problematic gambling behavior, available support resources, and will have the opportunity to take part in interactive activities promoting safer gambling.
Furthermore, on Friday, October 10th at 09:00, in collaboration with the Fairy Tale Museum, the theatre-educational workshop "Strength Is" will be held for primary school students. The aim of the activity is to strengthen their mental resilience and develop skills that contribute to the prevention of problematic behaviors.

10-12 October

8th Antenna Soccer Tournament

GSP Stadium and Central Park, Nicosia

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The National Betting Authority presents the 8th Antenna Soccer Tournament for the age groups U11 (2013) to U6 (2018). The tournament is being held under the auspices of the Cypriot Football Association from the 10th to 12th of October 2025, as part of the 8th Safer Gambling Week.

For more information about the tournament click here.

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SGW 2025

For the 8th consecutive year National Betting Authority is organizing the Safer Gambling Week which will be held in Cyprus from 13 to 19 of October 2025, with the participation of all involved stakeholders.

Organizer

National Betting Authority
83 Digeni Akrita, 1070
Nicosia

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

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© Copyright SGW 2025, Development: OW Digital , Design: Komodo
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SGW 2025

For the 8th consecutive year National Betting Authority is organizing the Safer Gambling Week which will be held in Cyprus from 13 to 19 of October 2025, with the participation of all involved stakeholders.

Organizer

National Betting Authority
83 Digeni Akrita, 1070, Nicosia
+35722881800
[email protected]
www.nba.gov.cy

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© Copyright SGW 2025, Development: OW Digital , Design: Komodo
Event dates
Monday 13th - Sunday 19th
October 2025
Official Organizer
National Betting Authority
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