Cyprus National Betting Authority Chairman Calls for AI Tools and Stronger Illegal Gambling Enforcement
Cyprus National Betting Authority chairman Panayiotis Trisokkas urged stronger enforcement against illegal gambling and greater use of AI to detect harm.Summary
At Cyprus's 9th Safer Gambling Conference, National Betting Authority chairman Panayiotis Trisokkas said compliance alone is insufficient and that player protection must be integral to operations. The conference, which launched Safer Gambling Week under the slogan "Play within limits. Play safely.", gathered academics, regulators and industry representatives to discuss illegal betting, artificial intelligence, public health approaches and the psychological drivers of risk-taking. Ministry of Finance director Lucy Herodotou Mouskou warned against prioritising industry growth over consumer welfare. Participants examined how AI and data analytics can detect problematic gambling earlier, and officials framed gambling harm as a public health issue. The emphasis on technology and enforcement signals that operators will be expected to adapt continuously rather than rely on static compliance.
(Source：Sccg Management)