Country Turns To Gaming Legend To Counterplay Online Gambling Epidemic
South Korea has appointed esports legend Lee Sang-hyeok, known as 'Faker', as an honorary police officer to combat a rise in online gambling, particularly among youth. Faker will produce public service announcements to promote a reporting system for cyber gambling issues. This initiative aims to encourage young people to seek help for gambling addiction, with incentives like autographed uniforms for participants.
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- Person: Lee Sang-Hyeok
- Topic: Online Gambling
- Game: League of Legends
- Company: Riot Games
- Topic: Esports
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