List of Authorized Representatives and Premises (Betting Shops)
Click here to download the file dated 16 April 2020.
Click here to download the file dated 16 April 2020.
The National Betting Authority would like to inform its licensees that, in view of the latest developments and the Government’s measures to protect public health and to prevent the spread of Covid-19 coronavirus, the measures announced to them on 13th of March 2020 will continue to be in effect until the 13th of April 2020.
The Authority’s licensees are reminded to follow the measures below:
In addition, the Authority would like to stress the importance of the responsible implementation of advertising practices and player protection by Class B bookmakers. Specifically, our licensees are reminded for the implementation of the provisions of the Code of Advertising, where:
You can find the full text of the Code of Advertising here.
We will continue to monitor developments of the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and we are ready to take action, where and when required. We are confident that, our licensees will keep an ethical and socially responsible approach during this critical and difficult time that we are all facing.
Taking into consideration the latest developments and the measures taken by the Government to protect public health and to prevent the spread of Covid-19 coronavirus – including the mandatory suspension of the operations of all land-based betting premises for 4 weeks-, the National Betting Authority would like to inform the public about some practical measures to protect themselves from any negative consequences of online gambling.
The reduced supply of betting products, as a result of the postponement of most of the world championships, may drive a portion of the public to engage in illegal online gambling. Therefore, the Authority informs the public on the following:
In recent weeks, the Authority has received numerous complaints from the public about illegal betting and gambling companies. Our primary goal is the protection of the public and the smooth functioning of the online legal betting activities, so we encourage the public to follow the above measures.
We will continue to monitor developments of the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and we are ready to take action, where and when required, to achieve the goal of protecting the community.
You can find more information or responsible participation in gambling and other useful information on www.responsiblegaming.gov.cy
Click here to download the file dated 02 April 2020.
NATIONAL BETTING AUTHORITY
Digeni Akrita 83, 1070, Nicosia
Call centre: +357 22881800
Fax: 22605043
Email: [email protected]