An introduction to gambling, gaming and addiction in Narvik October 13th
KORUS Nord and Gaming Addiction Norway invite you to a professional day that provides a broad introduction to the topics of computer games, gambling, the gray areas between them and addiction. How can innocent gaming end up in an addiction that affects the entire family?
Where and when?
Place:
Scandic Narvik
Date:
Tue. 13 Oct. 2026
Point:
08:30 – 15:30
Registration deadline:
28.09.2026
Registration through Korus's pages
The conference is open to anyone who is curious about the topic, or encounters issues related to computer games and gambling in their work.
Through professional contributions and perspectives from experience, the pros and cons of gaming are highlighted, how young people can be lured into gambling, gambling problems, mapping and available help - including support in the event of financial difficulties.
The workshop is free and includes lunch.
Program
- 08:30 Registration and coffee
- 09:00 Welcome
- 10:00 Break
- 10:15 What is gambling addiction and how young gamers are lured into gambling
- 11:00 Break
- 11:15 From sports leader to inmate - Experience from a gambling addict
- 12:00 Lunch
- 12:45 Relatives' experiences of gambling in gaming
- 13:20 Break
- 13:30 How to talk about gaming addiction with mapping tools and good questions
- 13:50 How to get help as a gambling addict or relative
- 14:05 Leg stretches
- 14:15 Financial advice from the municipality and Nav – From shame and silence, to understanding and help
- 15:00 Closing
Unsubscribe
If you are prevented from participating, you must cancel the workshop. Please notify us by email: Sofia.olsson@korusnord.no
Speakers
Lill-Tove Bergmo
Magnus Pedersen
Alexander Holmsve
Photo: NRK/Morten Waagø
Johanne Punsvik
Lene Margrethe Kvandal
Petter Ronning
Seek support and help
If you or someone you know is showing symptoms of gaming or gambling addiction, it is important to seek support and help as soon as possible.
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