Resounding message of the Patriarchate of Georgia against exposing children to gamblingtranslated
The Patriarchate of Georgia expresses strong concern about the participation of minors in events related to gambling, calling on the competent state authorities to investigate similar incidents and take all necessary measures to protect children.
The reason for the intervention were incidents that have been recorded recently in various cities of Georgia, where, according to the Patriarchate, minors participate in events with content related to gambling. Among them is an event organized by the betting company "BetLive" in the city of Zestafoni.
As pointed out in the announcement, videos circulating on social media show that the related activities take place in front of a wide audience and that **"children are also given the opportunity to participate"**.
The Patriarchate underlines that the participation of minors in such activities, even when they are presented as a form of entertainment, can cultivate their interest in gambling and lead to a tendency to become addicted to gambling.
In fact, special emphasis is placed on the problem of gambling addiction, the...
