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      Responsible Gambling conference gathers steam


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      In its third year, the New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference has quickly become a key event for researchers and industry professionals in the field. After two previously successful years, returning host BCLC was challenged with delivering yet another winning annual event, and attendees were not let down. A colourful list of accredited presenters, a world-class venue and delegates from across the globe were the perfect recipe for success.

      The 2015 conference featured 29 speakers from around the world, each bringing a unique view of social responsibility in the gambling industry. Presentations focused on education, outreach and responsible marketing of gambling activities and were geared towards professionals and specialists within the gambling industry.

      The start of the conference was celebrated by the international expansion of the BCLC GameSense brand as the Massachusetts Gaming Commission announced its adoption of the Canadian responsible gambling program.

      “We are thrilled to have Massachusetts onboard with GameSense,” said Jim Lightbody, BCLC Interim President & CEO. “GameSense is designed to communicate with players in an approachable tone and with engaging resources. It’s become a model others look to for best practices and it’s exciting to share this with our counterparts.”

      New Horizons kicked off with a pre-conference workshop where delegates discussed developing a plan to alleviate harm caused by gambling, as well as workplace wellness. The following day, the Hon. Michael de Jong, B.C. Finance Minister and minister responsible for gaming, officially opened the conference with remarks that highlighted the positive state of responsible gambling efforts in British Columbia. In conjunction with his address, the province announced a new 21-point plan to improve services aimed at promoting responsible gaming which BCLC will help implement.  

       

       

       

      The Science of Human Behaviour

      The thought-provoking keynote address was delivered by Kristen Berman, co-founder of Irrational Labs, a non-profit behavioural consulting company located in San Francisco, USA. Her presentation, The Behavioural Science Behind Addiction, shed light on the difficulties we face in getting people to opt into what is good for them. Through various food-related examples, Berman captivated her audience and bridged the concept to the difficulties of gambling responsibly, setting the stage for two days of discussion on the topic.

      Over the course of the conference, delegates were provided with a number of stimulating breakout sessions led by distinguished professionals such as Dr. Sally Gainsbury of New South Wales; Australia, Dr. Michael Wohl, professor at Carleton Univerisity in Ottawa; and BCLC’s new Director of Social Responsibility, Dr. Kahlil Philander. Themes such as the stigma associated with problem gambling and communicating responsibly provided attendees with plenty to deliberate as the conference unfolded.

      New for 2015, New Horizons delegates were invited to watch and participate in “The Great Debate” to resolve whether “gambling providers should do more to prevent problem gambling.” The powerful discussion was moderated by BCLC’s Paul Smith, retiring director of social responsibility, and arguments provided by both the affirmative and negative parties captivated the audience.

      In addition to sessions, presentations and discussions, various networking events encouraged attending professionals to connect with other industry experts passionate about responsible gambling. During one of these events, a tribute to Paul Smith was held in the form of short videos from colleagues at BCLC and around the globe. The stories and best wishes highlighted the positive impact Smith has had in the field of responsible gambling and the friendships he has developed throughout his career.

      For more information on the New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference, visit HorizonsRG.com and follow @HorizonsRG on Twitter.

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