Archive for year: 2026

International experts, regulatory authorities and industry professionals discuss current challenges and new approaches to player protection

For the ninth consecutive year, the National Betting Authority (NBA) is organising the 9th Safer Gambling Conference, as part of Safer Gambling Week 2026.

This year’s conference will take place on 12 October 2026, from 09:00 to 14:30, at the Hilton Hotel in Nicosia. The conference will bring together international experts, representatives of regulatory authorities, academics, industry professionals and other key stakeholders to exchange knowledge and share experiences on the evolving challenges of player protection.

Under the central theme “The Future of Player Protection: Shaping a More Sustainable Gambling Industry Through Innovation,” this year’s conference will explore how scientific knowledge, regulation, technology and innovation can contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable environment for players. Read more →

The National Betting Authority (NBA) is organising the 9^th Safer Gambling Week, drawing on four iconic figures from Greek mythology to highlight the importance of self-control, setting personal limits and early prevention

With its message being “Play responsibly, play safely”, the National Betting Authority sets the tone for the 9^th Safer Gambling Week, which will take place between 12-18 October 2026, with a focus on prevention, self-control and safer participation in gambling. Bringing together the myths of the past with the behaviours of the present, this year’s campaign draws on four iconic figures from Greek mythology – Odysseus, Achilles, Midas and Icarus – to explore different aspects of human behaviour and how they can influence the way we approach gambling.

The choice of these four figures is no coincidence. Although their stories originated centuries ago, they continue to reflect behaviours and attitudes that remain relevant today such as the need for self-control and foresight, the belief that ‘it won’t happen to me’, greed and the desire for more, as well as overconfidence that can lead to poor decisions. Read more →