Self-exclusion as a key to preventing gambling addiction – opportunities for Ukraine

Gambling addiction is not a critical problem for the Ukrainian gambling market. The number of potential problem gamblers usually ranges from 0.5% to 1% of the total player base. Nevertheless, gambling addiction exists and must be addressed.

There are several mechanisms to tackle this issue — from government regulation through systems similar to the UK’s GAMSTOP, to technical solutions developed and implemented by businesses that analyze and monitor risky gaming behavior. Additionally, self-exclusion mechanisms have become an increasingly important tool for control and are gaining growing popularity abroad. Read More