Gaming operators and manufacturers across the US will commemorate the industry’s responsible gaming efforts by holding dozens of local events and responsible gaming educational activities this week in recognition of Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW), with key events in Atlantic City and Las Vegas.
"The AGA is
proud to be the leading voice behind the gaming industry’s continued commitment
to responsible gaming,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of AGA. "AGA
members have made responsible gaming a year-round commitment and will continue
to train their employees in the most effective practices to ensure all our
customers enjoy the casino gaming industry responsibly.”
The gaming industry’s ongoing responsible gaming initiatives include research
into effective treatment and prevention methods, the development and
distribution of educational materials and comprehensive employee training.
New this year from AGA is an updated Code of Conduct on Responsible Gaming
which contains enhanced measures focused on consumer protection and the
transparency of games as well as heightened employee training programs.
The Code, now applicable to all forms of gaming (land based, mobile and
interactive) seeks to enhance the industry’s commitment to protecting players
and regularly seeking opportunities for industrywide improvement. It also
includes new consumer protection measures, including enhanced transparency
around casino game’s odds and payouts, enhanced transparency in advertising and
ensuring that advertising or marketing will not misrepresent the probability of
winning.
"In Indian Country, we do not take any type of addiction lightly,” said Ernie Stevens, Jr., Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association. "Our Tribes have prioritized and developed programs on addressing the disease of gambling addiction since the inception of our industry. We know the importance of addressing this issue responsibly and we are proud to partner this week with the AGA and National Council on Problem Gaming to highlight our industry’s efforts in combating this illness.”
"AGEM, our member companies and our Director of Responsible Gaming, Connie Jones, are pleased to join all of those in the gaming industry supporting Responsible Gaming Education Week,” said Marcus Prater, Executive Director of the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufactures. "Presenting a unified message of commitment and putting a spotlight on an area of responsibility all of us share not just during this special week, but 24/7, reflects our full-time focus on an important aspect of our specific gaming entertainment," added Prater.
"Responsible gaming practices are for everyone involved with gaming,” said Russell Sanna, Executive Director for the National Center for Responsible Gaming. "Our collective efforts to constantly improve responsible gaming will provide for a healthy industry that benefits local communities and our nation.”
Source: GMB
