Promoting Safer Gambling Through Stakeholder Engagement
Working with stakeholders to keep gambling enjoyable and safe as an adult recreational activity is fundamentally about stakeholder engagement.
Key Stakeholders in Gambling Safety
Some of the key parties concerned with ensuring gambling is safe and enjoyable include the public, who are the most important stakeholders. Communities where gambling operations or products are sold, as well as regulators, are responsible for ensuring they have the best evidence to inform policies around gambling. These regulators regularly evaluate how these policies impact people in the community and businesses.
The Role of Business Operators
Business operators themselves have a significant role to play because they interact directly with guests or customers regarding safer gambling practices and the products and games they offer.
Addressing Gambling Issues
Despite having robust mechanisms in place, some individuals may still encounter issues or have concerns about their gambling. This is why it is crucial to have social services, treatment agencies, and prevention organizations involved.
A Collaborative Effort
Promoting safer gambling truly takes a village, including regulators, operators, academics, researchers, treatment providers, and organizations like Focal. These groups focus on identifying opportunities to promote gambling as safely as possible, to avoid risk and harm associated with the product.
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