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GGL secures continued funding for Germany’s gambling addiction helpline

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Source: GGL (Germany)

Germany’s GGL said it brought gambling industry associations together to agree continued funding for the BZgA gambling addiction helpline. The service will remain free, with the German Lotto and Totoblock and the German Gaming Machine Industry Association each covering one third of its costs; five other associations will also contribute.

Continued funding maintains a free telephone advice service for people affected by gambling-related problems.

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