The Minister of Culture and Equality, Anette Trettebergstuen, notes that gambling problems affect not only gamblers, but also their families and friends.
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Therefore, the Norwegian government is taking serious action. This year, 33 was allocated for activities against gambling problems million NOK. This is NOK 8 million more than in the previous year. Financial resources go to voluntary organizations that provide prevention, information and assistance to people with gambling problems.
The Norwegian monopoly model allows surplus gambling to be used for social purposes, including measures to prevent gambling addiction. In February 2022, the government introduced an action plan against problem gambling with three main goals: minimizing the number of people with problem gambling, increasing awareness about gambling and related problems, and early identification and appropriate treatment of problem gamblers.
At least 0,5% profit against gambling problems
The Norwegian government supports organizations and the environment research that deals with combating gambling addiction. The new Gambling Act provides for allocating at least 0,5% of Norsk Tipping's profit to activities against gambling problems. The detailed breakdown of funds will be announced in autumn 2023.
Gambling addiction
Gambling addicts often spend large sums of money gambling. This can lead to serious financial problems for themselves and their families. They can also commit crimes such as theft or fraud to get money to play.
Gambling addiction can also lead to health problems such as stress, depression, self and thinking problems, as well as damaging relationships with family, friends and partners.
In addition, the problem of gambling addiction can have a negative impact on society, as it increases the risk of crime, family problems and other negative events.
Therefore, it is important to help people addicted to gambling and prevent the development of this addiction through education and public awareness.
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Source: regjeringen
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