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GGL expands cooperation on gambling addiction prevention in Germany

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Source: GGL (Germany)

Germany's GGL met Bavaria's gambling addiction coordination office on 29 August 2024 to discuss gambling regulation, prevention and cooperation. The meeting covered counselling and treatment options, the buwei.de information platform and a national awareness day scheduled for 25 September 2024; the GGL said it plans further meetings this autumn.

Operators must direct customers to independent gambling-harm support services, which the state coordination offices publicise.

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