The Directorate General for Gambling Regulation (DGOJ) wants to spend more time researching various gambling disorders and problems, and the next step towards that goal is conducting detailed research about the matter and finding ways to help players across Spain.

New research

The body calls all interested companies to conduct their own research on disorders related to gambling. The call was published on April 5, 2024, in the Official State Gazette. The research will last during the whole 2024 financial year, and generous subsidies will be granted to the ones that fulfill the criteria.

On top of that, the prevention of gambling disorders will take more time than it used to. One of the topics of studies will be to research the best practices to prevent problem gambling, as well as potential risks and the consequences the gamblers can experience after facing the issue.

Interested companies will be able to apply until May 6, 2024, and the application will be possible through the portal of the General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling.

The sum of money that will be granted to the ones chosen to conduct the research is 950,620 euros, and they will be obligated to focus on various disorders related to gambling, as well as their prevention and possible risk factors that can be noticed in some players or groups.

The interested parties will be competing for the funds, and the execution period for all research is set until June 30, 2025.

Spanish gambling regulations

At the moment, several types of betting are regulated in Spain: casino gaming, with games such as slots, table games, roulette, and blackjack; poker; bingo; betting, including sports and horse racing betting, as well as fantasy betting. Social games and skill games aren’t regulated in Spain. The country allows both land-based and online gaming and betting.

When it comes to social responsibility requirements, all licensed operators are obliged to take measures to prevent and treat problem gambling. The requirements include paying attention to potential risk groups, providing the players with all information required in order for them to make a conscious decision, as well as promoting moderate, non-compulsive, and responsible attitudes towards all gambling activities. On top of that, the operators are required to inform the players about prohibitions and forbid minors and persons included in the registry (Register of People Linked to Gambling Operators) from placing their bets. Also, the operators must set daily, weekly, and monthly limits for placing deposits and withdrawals.

Source:

LA DGOJ ANUNCIA LAS SUBVENCIONES PARA ESTUDIOS SOBRE TRASTORNOS CON EL JUEGO, gamingintelligence.com, 4/8/2024.

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Swedish state-owned online casino operator, Svenska Spel, reaffirmed its ongoing efforts toward research on gambling addiction with grants from its independent research council. On Tuesday, Svenska Spel’s independent research council confirmed it has selected five research studies that received a total of SEK 4.1 million ($377,000) in the form of grants.

The studies seek to help uncover important knowledge about gambling addiction and its impact on others. Additionally, Svenska Spel’s grants seek to help determine effective responsible gambling methods and better ways for treating problem gambling.

Over a decade ago, in 2010, Svenska Spel’s independent research council was founded. Over the last 13 years, the council played a pivotal part by distributing SEK 45 million ($4.2 million) to 35 scientific studies and research projects within the gambling vertical. The latest grants reaffirm its commitment to developing effective methods for treating gambling addiction and gaining valuable knowledge about the impact of such addiction on the people affected and their families.

Sara Lindholm Larsson, Svenska Spel’s chairman of the independent research council, highlighted the importance of the grants this year. She explained that the vital funding will help gain unique insights and knowledge about gambling addiction.

“This year’s granted research project will contribute both to increased knowledge about gambling addiction and which gambling responsibility measures work.“

Sara Lindholm Larsson, chairman of Svenska Spel’s independent research council

According to Larsson, the studies planned for this year will help in the development of more effective guidelines and policies. She pointed out that the studies will help uncover new treatment methods and ways to prevent problem gambling. Finally, Larrson said: “Svenska Spel’s contribution to research and the dissemination of knowledge about games is crucial for many in society today and tomorrow.”

Grants to Support Five Studies

As noted, funding will be awarded to five different studies planned for this year. The list includes a study on “Family-centered treatment for problematic gaming,” led by Emma Claesson-Knutsdotter from the Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University. The study secured SEK 800,000 in grants from the independent research council.

Another SEK 800,000 was awarded to Kristina Berglund, from the Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg for a study on “Exploring craving in different samples of problem gamblers.”

On the other hand, Nathan Lakew from the Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, leading a study on “Payment gateways in responsible gambling: A predictive design perspective” secured SEK 1 million in grants.

Claes Andersson from the Department of Criminology, Malmö University received a SEK 700,000 grant for a study on “Gambling in university students: Pathways to care and mental health outcomes.”

Last but not least, the study “How are gamblers and concerned significant others affected by Spelpaus?” led by Anders Håkansson from the Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, secured a grant of SEK 800,000.

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