The Association of Nigerian Bookmakers (ANB) has stressed the need to address the rising concerns surrounding gambling harm in Nigeria.
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The Executive Secretary of the association, Mrs. Olabimpe Akingba stated this during a breakfast meeting organised by the ANB in collaboration with Gamble Alert.

The event brought together gaming operators to discuss and strategise on ways to prevent and treat gambling addiction.

The ANB and Gamble Alert engaged in a robust deliberation on enhancing the existing partnership, especially in the provision of treatment to problem gamblers.

Akingba said the association’s commitment to responsible gaming is not negotiable.

She said: “As key players in the gaming industry, we recognise our responsibility to address the potential harms associated with our activities, hence our commitment to responsible gaming. Our partnership with Gamble Alert allows us to contribute meaningfully to the well-being of our customers and the community at large.”

According to her, the effort marks a significant step forward in the Nigerian gaming industry’s commitment to social responsibility and the well-being of its patrons.
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While presenting the organisation’s ongoing initiatives and notable achievements in the fight against gambling addiction with the help of ANB, the Chief Executive Officer of Gamble Alert, Fisayo Oke, called for responsible gaming.

Oke said Gamble Alert is committed to evidence-based intervention through groundbreaking research.

He emphasised the importance of understanding the root causes of gambling addiction to tailor effective preventive measures and treatment programmes towards them.
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