Every February 17, in many countries, International Game Day is celebrated, a day that aims to carry out awareness-raising activities about the dangerous effects, both economic and social, as well as in terms of mental health, generated by gambling addiction. pathological.
This date was commemorated for the first time in 2008 by the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA), with the idea of promoting the prevention of pathologies caused by games of chance, which increasingly affects the population at younger ages.
The Parque Rodó castle also joined the celebration.
Gambling is a type of addictive disorder or disorder, characterized by uncontrolled behavior and compulsive gambling. Pathological gambling has been officially recognized as a disorder by the American Psychological Society (APA).
In order to make known the consequences of uncontrolled games of chance, several institutions and organizations around the world have taken on the task of carrying out activities and campaigns during this date. Among them, the Bank.
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For the fifth consecutive year, La Banca –the institution that organizes the official games in Uruguay– adhered to this commemoration with different communication activities to raise awareness in society about this issue and how to address it.
This year, La Banca highlights prevention in young people and adolescents; focuses on the importance of minors not participating in gambling and the risks in this vulnerable population.
In turn, this 2022, the headquarters of the Bank of Montevideo and some Banks in the interior of the country, as well as some buildings and emblematic areas of the city, will be illuminated with the green color that identifies Responsible Gaming.
The essential objective, says La Banca, is to uphold the true meaning of the game, the place it should occupy in people’s lives, which is fun and entertainment.
The Municipality of Montevideo illuminated in green for the International Day of Responsible Gaming.
La Banca works through specific programs on prevention, and also provides support to people with gambling problems through the free helpline 0800-2000. Through this telephone number, the interested party can find out about health programs and centers for treatment.
For more than 12 years, La Banca has had specific Responsible Gaming programs, which are validated by its international certification before the WLA (World Lottery Association).
Every year it seeks to give greater visibility to Responsible Gaming, disseminating information, raising awareness about gambling problems, its risks, its prevention and how to assist in the treatment of addiction.
