In the framework of the international day of responsible gambling, a discussion was held on how the subject has been working on and what have been the actions that since Coljuegos, the guilds and the entrepreneurs have been implemented to strengthen good corporate social responsibility practices in the country.
“We believe it is important for this industry to grow and be competitive, but with an important sustainability component. Hence our responsible gambling strategy that proposes awareness of this sector, prevention, support for any affected parties, the commitment of operators, the participation in spaces of interaction with the players and the integrity in the bets”, affirmed Pérez Hidalgo president of Coljuegos
Different associations invited the businessmen of the industry to work with conviction on issues of corporate social responsibility with the purpose of achieving better results in responsible gambling strategies and promoting initiatives that allow players to raise awareness and educate the players; in this way, greater resources for health and income for operators will be perceived.
“In the portal of the responsible gambling program of Coljuegos, aspects such as the frequency with which a player goes to make bets are measured and specific recommendations are made on the importance of being measured when betting”
The strategy promotes actions in three key aspects such as raising awareness, to ensure that Colombians understand that uncontrolled gambling has risks. In prevention, actions will be carried out that operators must implement, aimed at minimizing risks and maximizing the protection of risk groups. support to those affected through partnership schemes and service networks.
Three principles that will guide the strategy have also been identified: commitment of the game operators of gambling to promote legal and responsible gambling in all their activities. Participation: Responsible gambling programs adopted by operators must take into account stakeholders, listen to support groups for people with gambling problems, associations of parents, doctors or research centers.
Also integrity because operators will promote a responsible gambling culture and good reputation of the sector that accurately reflects the implementation of the program. Finally, from Coljuegos the following tips were extended to take into account when betting on any of the games of gambling:
- Play for fun, not for money or to avoid problems.
- Play only in physical and virtual places authorized by Coljuegos (it is the entity regulator of the national offer of games of gambling).
- Remember that gambling games are an entertainment option for over 18 years.
- Know your duties and rights as a player.
- Recognizes the gambling policies responsible for the establishment where you are playing.
- Find out about the rules of the game of your choice before playing.
- Keep a summary of the amounts you bet.
- Make gambling games a pleasant experience, Fun, no risk of harm.
