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Busting the Myths

Busting the Myths. Dave Grift – Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) & Elizabeth Stephenson – Manitoba Gaming Control Commission (MGCC). Responsible Gaming Information Centres (RGIC). Joint project of Manitoba Lotteries Corporation (MLC) & AFM

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Busting the Myths

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  1. Busting the Myths Dave Grift – Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) & Elizabeth Stephenson – Manitoba Gaming Control Commission (MGCC)

  2. Responsible Gaming Information Centres (RGIC) • Joint project of Manitoba Lotteries Corporation (MLC) & AFM • First project of its kind in North America – now copied across Canada • At both Winnipeg Casinos • Staffed by AFM Gambling Prevention & Education Consultants

  3. Staff at the RGIC Provide: • Information, Support and Referral to Guests • Information & Consultation to Casino Staff & Managers Since December 2002 over 14,000 Casino guests and staff have accessed the RGIC’s (over 75 % for information)

  4. INFORMATION • Dispelling myths & misinformation • On randomness & house advantage in casino games • On how slot machines work • On how much it will cost to play casino games • Tips on safe gambling strategies

  5. Prevalence of Gambling Myths with Casino Guests “You need to stay at it until the machine is ready to pay” “I’m Due” “The machine is starting to warm up” “It owes me” “It’s getting ready to pay” “My lucky machine” “you need to watch for the pattern” “I have a system” “I’ve played all day and haven’t won once” “Near miss” “That’s my money you’ve won” “The machines like him” “You’ve turned down the machines” “that’s a cold machine” “You have to know how to play it right”

  6. Lack of accurate information on “How Gambling Works” - Randomness - House Advantage - Independence of events - Odds - Probabilities - Volatility Normal human traits - Persistence pays off - Achieving goals - Linking of how & why things happen - Seeing patterns - Developing systems - Consistency - Positive thinking - Selective recall - Theories on how things work Where do Myths come from?

  7. = Myths • Examples Random outcomes Seeing patterns Near miss Machine warming up / getting close Independence Persistence / playing of events until the machine pays Volatility Machine turned down

  8. Acknowledge normal human traits as some of our best qualities but of no value playing slot machines Provide accurate information on “How Gambling Works” = Busted Myths Busting the Myths

  9. Providing accurate information on the Casino floor • RGIC Resources: Slot Tutorial Pik-A-Card Game

  10. Accurate information helps guests see gambling as a form of entertainment • Most types of entertainment cost money (Gambling is no different)

  11. How much are you willing to spend on your entertainment? • Cost of Play Calculator (long term average cost) • Volatility chart (short term experience) • Video Poker hand simulator • Money Management (limits, budgeting, log books)

  12. Questions&Answers Thank you

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