presentation to the portfolio committee on trade and industry south africa
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Presentation to thePortfolio Committee on
Trade and IndustrySouth Africa
ByPaul Bellringer OBE
Chief ExecutiveGamCare
New U.K. Gambling Bill
• Responsible gambling in regulatory framework
• Gambling Industry contributes financially
• Casino deregulation
• Remote gambling legalised
Current Situation
• Self regulated finance contributionGICT, industry dominated, fund raising difficult
• Codes social responsibility`voluntary, preparing now, helpful to all
New Act Will Require• Formal code as licence condition
workable, effective, doesn’t penalise social gamblers
• Regulator responsibleflexibility, monitor change, adjust regulation, compliance
• Levy as reserve powerif self funding fails, all commercial gambling
Financial Contribution for
• Treatment: Helpline, Counselling
• Education: Responsible gambling, raise awareness
• Research: Social impact, what works
Principle
Responsibility for an individual’s gambling is their own
Responsibility to exercise aDuty of Care
is that of the operator
Structure
Minister responsible for policy=
Regulator responsible for details & compliance
=Operator responsible for application
Key elements of Code
• Non exploitation of gambler• Encouraged to stay in control• Provide access to help• Ability to self-exclude• Training for staff
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