Bet on Sport

The first international meeting of the Bet on Sport project, which is aimed at tackling the growing problem of gambling addiction, especially sports betting, took place in Athens in the period 12-14 January 2025. The meeting brought together representatives from seven countries – Bulgaria, Romania, Spain, Greece, Finland, Italy and Turkey – to discuss the project's main activities and implementation strategy. The meeting was attended by Joanna Dochevska, Chairperson of Bulgarian sports development association, which represents Bulgaria in this important initiative.

The Bet on Sport project addresses the growing issue of gambling addiction, particularly in sports betting, by leveraging the positive impact of sports and physical activities to support recovery. The initiative aims to promote sports participation as a tool for enhancing the mental and physical well-being of individuals struggling with gambling addiction across seven countries: Romania, Spain, Bulgaria, Greece, Finland, Italy, and Turkey.