As part of efforts to promote responsible gambling and gaming practices, the Quezon City government and the Seagulls Flock Organization Inc. (SFO) will host the first-ever International Conference on Responsible Gambling and Gaming Addiction on May 20-22, 2024 at Novotel Manila, Quezon City.
The groundbreaking conference, also organized by the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB) and sponsored by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) features clinicians, psychologists, social workers, policy makers, academics, local and government officials, and gambling/gaming operators to discuss and advance strategies for promoting responsible gambling and gaming practices in the industry.
“Aside from advocating responsible gambling, the event also aims to inform about the potential pitfalls associated with gambling and gaming addiction and how to avoid them,” Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said.
The conference seeks to address various complex challenges that gambling and the gaming industry present with innovative, multi-sectoral, and multi-disciplinary solutions for prevention, treatment, research and recovery.
The conference also provides the necessary platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, policy making, and proactive collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Dr. Marc Potenza, Professor of Psychiatry, Director of the Divisions on Addictions Research at the Yale School of Medicine, will provide the keynote speech, while PAGCOR Chairman and CEO Alejandro Tengco will deliver a message of support.
Renowned experts from various sectors include: Teresita Castillo, Chairperson of Seagulls Flock Organization; Jody Bechtold, Chief Executive Officer of the Better Institute (USA); Dr. Stephanie Diez-Morel, Vice President of the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (USA); Dr. Alyssa Wilson, Board-certified Behavior Analyst (USA); Tracy Parker, Responsible Gambling Council ( Canada ); Simon Vinzce of Casino Guru ( Slovakia ); Dr. Lourdes Ignacio, Professor Emeritus in Psychiatry, UP College of Medicine; and Dr. Gina Hechanova-Alampay, Professor, Psychology Department of Ateneo de Manila University, among others.
Aside from the informative sessions and panel discussions, the event provides attendees with ample opportunities to network with peers and engage with thought leaders in the industry.
Event sponsors include OKADA, Newport Resorts World, HANN Resort, and D’Heights Casino and Resort.
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