{"id":6129,"date":"2023-11-18T00:56:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T00:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/18\/belgian-casino-operators-unite-for-gambling-harm-prevention-in-duty-of-care-agreement\/"},"modified":"2023-11-18T00:56:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T00:56:55","slug":"belgian-casino-operators-unite-for-gambling-harm-prevention-in-duty-of-care-agreement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/18\/belgian-casino-operators-unite-for-gambling-harm-prevention-in-duty-of-care-agreement\/","title":{"rendered":"Belgian Casino Operators Unite for Gambling Harm Prevention in \u2018Duty of Care Agreement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>In Belgium, casino operators have introduced a new Duty of Care Agreement to foster responsible gaming practices in the country. This initiative, led by the Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO), involves all six of its member organizations. These include Kindred, Napoleon, Ardent Group, Golden Palace, BetFirst, and Star Casino. The agreement was signed with a common goal: to protect consumers from the potential risks of excessive gambling and gambling-related harm.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>What you need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>The Belgian Association of Gaming Operators (BAGO) has initiated a Duty of Care Agreement to protect consumers from gambling-related harm.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Key members including Kindred, Napoleon, Ardent Group, Golden Palace, BetFirst, and Star Casino have signed this agreement.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>The agreement focuses on preventing problem gambling and enhancing player protection through AI and staff training.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<p>The agreement was developed in response to the growing prevalence of online gambling in Belgium, where around 70% of gamblers engage in online activities. 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