Abu Dhabi: Operators of the Dh100 million UAE Lottery are out to ensure responsible gaming behaviour among participants.
The Game LLC, the licensed operator of the lottery, appointed by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), today announced that it has tied up with Takalam, an AI-powered mental well-being platform, to support individuals at risk of developing unhealthy gaming behaviours.
A dedicated mini-site (https://getsupport.takalamhere.com/) has been set up with relevant resources such as videos, articles and online counseling and coaching sessions, the operator said.
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On Deecember 12, Gulf News carried a special story on how people keep buying lottery tickets despite slim chances of winning.
Clinical Psychologist Anamika Vajpeyi had said, “Buying lotteries might become a defense mechanism against stress and anxiety of day-to-day life. In certain cases, it might give the lottery buyers an illusion of control; which might make them interpret lottery purchase as an investment – a calculated risk.”
She had also cautioned lottery ticket buyers that, “In some cases globally, the urge to keep buying tickets can become harder to control, even though the odds of winning are low. So, people must be aware and not slip into such a situation.”
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