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Player Protection Conference
The conference takes place just ahead of Safer Gambling Week 2024 and will feature insights from leaders across various gaming fields on how to prioritize and improve player safety.
Key Topics at SBC’s Player Protection Conference
The conference kicks off at 9 AM GMT with a presentation by Vixio Regulatory Intelligence. Titled “Vixio View: Global Player Protection Policy Trends,” the opening session features James Kilsby, Vixio’s Chief Analyst and VP Americas. Kilsby will cover regulatory trends in player protection across regions, including Europe, North America, and Brazil, with a particular focus on affordability and player monitoring.
Following this, a session on the financial implications of player safety explores whether prioritizing player protection can boost shareholder value. This discussion includes insights from Yardena Almagor, Head of Player Safety at Evoke, Peter Marcus of Better World Casinos, Floris Assies, and Andy Danson of Bird & Bird. The panel is moderated by Anton Kaszubowski of SBC Advisory Partners.
Financial Risk Checks form another focal point of the conference. This session examines the benefits and potential downsides of financial risk assessments in preventing gambling-related harm. CasinoBeats Editor Joe Streeter moderates the panel, which includes Sam McKnight of Fitzdares, Iris Den Boer of Betnation, and Katie Reynolds-Jones from Gamstop.
Conference Agenda
The afternoon sessions delve into technology and collaboration for player protection. A discussion led by Mark Griffiths, Director of the International Gaming Research Unit, centers on the role of software in safeguarding players. Panelists, including Miguel Luis from LeBull and Ian Perrygrove of Kwiff, will discuss the effectiveness of various player protection technologies.
Steve Hoare, Editor of Player Protection Hub, will lead a panel on inter-operator collaboration. This discussion brings together Maarten Haijer of the European Gaming & Betting Association, Betsson’s Eduards Jakubovs, and Flutter’s Luke Sugden. The panel will explore collaboration as a critical next step in industry-wide player protection.
Jessica Welman of SBC Americas moderates a session on self-help tools, essential for supporting players directly. She is joined by Phil Sherwood of PrizePicks, Simon Vincze from Casino Guru, and Vasiliki Panousi of the EGBA.
The final panel focuses on crafting effective safer gambling messages. Alex Wolf of Underdog Fantasy, Lisa Corti from BV Group, and Dr. Maris Catania of SG: Certified will discuss strategies to create impactful messaging for responsible play, moderated by Ted Menmuir, SBC’s Director of Content.
The SBC Digital – Player Protection conference promises essential insights into the evolving landscape of player safety, bringing together perspectives from operators, regulatory experts, and academics. With each session, the conference will provide guidance on addressing current challenges and improving responsible gaming practices across the industry.
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