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Problem Gambling Severity Index Review (2023)

GambleAware published a report on the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) scale, for those who wish to identify, understand and reduce gambling harms. The PGSI is set of nine questions about gambling behaviour which has been widely used to identify the extent and scale of gambling problems. However, it has not been developed as a…

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Managing player risk through tech

During the pandemic, isolated player risk became an ever-present concern, but what does the evidence show in terms of problem gambling increasing or decreasing? What technologies are available to monitor and identify player trends in real-time? What are the flaws in the present and future solutions?Speakers:Paul Foster, CEO, Crucial ComplianceMary Donohue, CEO, Digital Wellness CenterRasmus…

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SBC’s Player Protection day to debate safer gambling best practice

The inaugural SBC Player Protection online conference on 8 November 2023 will feature a speaker line-up that includes safer gambling experts from Betsson, bet365, 888, Entain, Fitzdares, Kindred and PENN Entertainment.

Part of SBC’s Digital Innovation Series, the conference is designed to encourage the sharing of knowledge and best practice on key responsible gambling issues, with the aim of helping to educate industry stakeholders and drive up standards.

In addition to input from major operators about their player protection programs, people logging on to the conference will also hear ideas from leading researchers, trade associations and non-profits.

The agenda includes:

Communication with at-risk players – a look at how best to engage with individuals who start to show signs of disordered play, with speakers including Sam McKnight, Head of UK Compliance for Fitzdares, and Safer Gambling Consultant Pedro Romero.
Safer marketing in a socially responsible environment – an examinat..

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