Czech Republic to debut gambling exclusion list

The government of the Czech Republic announced it will launch a gambling exclusion register by mid-2020 in order to prevent problem gambling.

Czech Republic.- Problem gambling is a top concern in the industry and every country is looking for ways to prevent it. That’s why the Czech Republic will launch a gambling exclusion list by the middle of next year.

Minister of Finance Alena Schillerová announced the exclusion list, which will involve both land-based and online. The Czech gambling exclusion register will include those declared bankrupt, on welfare, or that have been treated for gambling addiction. Furthermore, it will include the possibility to self-exclude.

“We will publish documentation at the turn of this year and begin testing,” she announced. “This register (will be) operational in mid-2020.”

National Drug Policy Coordinator Jarmila Vedralová assessed: “Currently, all indicators of online gambling are growing. The proportion of online players is increasing, and sports betting is the biggest problem. Young men are particularly at risk of developing problems.

“This is what our next steps are targeting,” the official assured: “It’s not a matter of deleting new technologies from life. Instead, we’re looking to find a balance for their use,” she stated.