"The Department of Clinical Medicine is very pleased to host the Danish Problem Gambling Committee. Gambling addiction is a serious societal problem that has long attracted significant public attention. As Chairman of the Board, I therefore look forward to supporting research in this area, so that it can contribute to the development of better treatment and prevention methods."
Jørgen Frøkiær, Chairman of the Board, Head of Department, and Clinical Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University.
"The research and strategic expertise within the Danish Problem Gambling Committee is intended to make a long-term difference for gambling addiction research in Denmark. By allocating research funds wisely, the Committee’s work can particularly benefit a new generation of researchers."
Thomas Marcussen, Board Member and Clinic Director of the Research Clinic for Gambling Addiction at Aarhus University Hospital.
"At Betsson Group, we believe that gambling should be fun. It should be entertaining and should not cause financial or mental problems. That is why we have always placed great emphasis on responsible gambling and marketing. We are pleased to support this organization to gain greater insight and in-depth knowledge in the field."
Kresten Hougaard, Managing Director Denmark, Betsson Group
"Gaming is entertainment in everyday life - and it should remain that way. Spilnu.dk does not want gambling to get out of control for anyone. Spilnu.dk continuously implements measures to identify and intervene with potentially vulnerable players. In this context, it is important to us that our initiatives and recommendations are always based on evidence, so that we make the best decisions for our players.
Spilnu.dk’s engagement in the Danish Problem Gambling Committee is a reflection of our commitment to supporting research on gambling addiction and problematic gambling behavior. This ensures that society, including us as a provider, has a better foundation to prevent, identify, and manage potentially problematic gambling. It also ensures that players who have developed an unhealthy relationship with gambling receive better and faster support."
Allan Auning-Hansen, CEO, CEGO A/S
”It is crucial for Kindred Group that increased research into the prevention and treatment of gambling addiction is supported. We do not want to profit from players who have an unhealthy relationship with gambling. Therefore, it is important that we are able to help those who need assistance. With our contribution to the Danish Problem Gambling Committee, we aim to take our share of responsibility and support the development of better and more effective prevention and treatment methods for gambling addiction.”
Kim Olesen, General Manager, Italy, Denmark and Estonia, Kindred Group.
""Danske Spil aims to contribute to creating a safe and secure gambling market in Denmark, and we are pleased to support the Danish Problem Gambling Committee, where new independent research can play a key role in generating knowledge on how to best prevent and address players showing signs of addiction. We already have a strong research-based collaboration, including the development of our Play Scanner, and we have previously supported research and incorporated the results into our initiatives for increased responsibility. And we know this is crucial, as we can clearly see that our measures work, having successfully reduced the group of customers we are most concerned about."
Kate Jacquerot, Legal Director responsible for Responsible Gambling, Danske Spil.