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Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry South Africa

Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry South Africa. By Paul Bellringer OBE Chief Executive GamCare. New U.K. Gambling Bill. Responsible gambling in regulatory framework Gambling Industry contributes financially Casino deregulation Remote gambling legalised.

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Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry South Africa

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  1. Presentation to thePortfolio Committee onTrade and IndustrySouth Africa By Paul Bellringer OBE Chief Executive GamCare

  2. New U.K. Gambling Bill • Responsible gambling in regulatory framework • Gambling Industry contributes financially • Casino deregulation • Remote gambling legalised

  3. Current Situation • Self regulated finance contribution GICT, industry dominated, fund raising difficult • Codes social responsibility `voluntary, preparing now, helpful to all

  4. New Act Will Require • Formal code as licence condition workable, effective, doesn’t penalise social gamblers • Regulator responsible flexibility, monitor change, adjust regulation, compliance • Levy as reserve power if self funding fails, all commercial gambling

  5. Financial Contribution for • Treatment: Helpline, Counselling • Education: Responsible gambling, raise awareness • Research: Social impact, what works

  6. Principle Responsibility for an individual’s gambling is their own Responsibility to exercise a Duty of Care is that of the operator

  7. Structure Minister responsible for policy = Regulator responsible for details & compliance = Operator responsible for application

  8. Key elements of Code • Non exploitation of gambler • Encouraged to stay in control • Provide access to help • Ability to self-exclude • Training for staff

  9. Challenge • Maximise opportunity v minimise harm • Freedom of choice v responsibility • Balance achieved by strong political will; effective regulator; committed industry; effective treatment, education research; sufficient resources

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