{"id":21851,"date":"2026-06-29T10:05:23","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T07:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hgc.gov.gr\/social-responsibility\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T12:52:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T09:52:20","slug":"social-responsibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hgc.gov.gr\/en\/supervision-and-control\/regulation-and-social-responsibility\/social-responsibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Social responsibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"21851\" class=\"elementor elementor-21851 elementor-19556\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aec405a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1aec405a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-256e6728 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"256e6728\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e2b310 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e2b310\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Social responsibility<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2640a5 text-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-tp-breadcrumbs-bar\" data-id=\"2640a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tp-breadcrumbs-bar.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"bread6aa8b49b307a7\" class=\"pt_plus_breadcrumbs_bar \"  \"><div class=\"pt_plus_breadcrumbs_bar_inner bred_style_1\"><nav id=\"breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"bc_home\"><a class=\"home_bread_tab\" href=\"https:\/\/hgc.gov.gr\/en\/\/\">Home<i class=\" fa fa-chevron-right bread-sep-icon\" ><\/i><\/a><\/span> <span class=\"del\"><\/span> <span class=\"current\"><div class=\"current_tab_sec\">Page<\/div><\/span><\/nav><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf2e7ce e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cf2e7ce\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51c1f92a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"51c1f92a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2583114d side-menu elementor-nav-menu__text-align-aside elementor-widget elementor-widget-nav-menu\" data-id=\"2583114d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;layout&quot;:&quot;dropdown&quot;,&quot;submenu_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg aria-hidden=\\&quot;true\\&quot; 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The HGC&#8217;s role extends beyond ensuring the legality and proper functioning of the gambling market; it also encompasses the protection of citizens, the prevention of gambling-related harm, and the promotion of responsible gambling practices.<br \/>To achieve these objectives, the HGC develops and implements policies and initiatives aimed at:<br \/>\u2022 Preventing and addressing high-risk gambling behaviours.<br \/>\u2022 Protecting vulnerable individuals and minors.<br \/>\u2022 Raising public awareness about the risks associated with gambling.<br \/>\u2022 Promoting a culture of responsible gambling among players and operators.<br \/>The HGC also works closely with public authorities, academic institutions, scientific organisations, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders to develop evidence-based policies that effectively respond to evolving social challenges and emerging risks.<br \/>Its commitment to social responsibility is further reflected in the continuous monitoring of the social impact of gambling, the use of research and data-driven insights, and the support of initiatives that contribute to a safe, responsible, and sustainable gambling environment.<br \/>Through these efforts, the HGC seeks to ensure that the development of the gambling market is balanced with the protection of individuals and society, strengthening public trust and promoting a high level of social responsibility and consumer protection.<\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Learn more about the HGC&#8217;s Social Responsibility framework and Responsible Gambling policies\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/hgc.gov.gr\/en\/public-players\/responsible-gaming\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social responsibility Home Protecting society is a core mission of the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC) and is embedded in all aspects of its regulatory, supervisory, and enforcement activities. 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