Côte d’Ivoire’s ARJH partners with CIERPA on player protection
The agreement covers early-risk detection, specialist support, staff training and the planned creation of a psychological assistance unit.
Key takeaways:
- Côte d’Ivoire’s ARJH and CIERPA have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen player protection.
- The institutions will develop tools to identify players at risk of gambling-related harm.
- CIERPA will receive players referred by the regulator and provide follow-up and specialised support.
- The agreement includes training for ARJH staff and plans to create a psychological assistance unit within the regulator.
- The partners will study gambling addiction and develop public awareness campaigns promoting responsible gambling.
Côte d’Ivoire.- Côte d’Ivoire’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (ARJH) has partnered with the Centre for Studies and Research in Applied Psychology to strengthen player protection and support for at-risk gamblers. The agreement covers early-detection tools, specialist referrals, staff training and the planned creation of a psychological assistance unit within the ARJH. The institutions will also study gambling addiction and develop awareness campaigns promoting responsible gambling.
CIERPA will also receive players referred by the regulator and follow up on cases requiring specialised support, according to AIP. CIERPA Director Dr Hassan Tieffi said the partnership would “mobilise scientific knowledge and professional expertise to better understand players’ behaviour, prevent at-risk situations and propose appropriate support for those concerned”.
ARJH Regulatory Council President Jules Dally said the agreement reflected a shared commitment to protecting players from gambling-related harm.
The two institutions also plan to study gambling addiction in Côte d’Ivoire and develop public awareness materials and campaigns promoting responsible gambling.
The agreement will also give players referred by the regulator access to specialist support, while the planned research and awareness campaigns will promote responsible gambling in Côte d’Ivoire.
