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CSR Assessments: new products and risk to problem gamblers

Posted on June 11, 2012 by

Last week I wrote about Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Assessments and how these are being used in marketing and promotional programs undertaken by BCLC. We undertake a similar process product initiatives, but use a tool developed by outside experts to … Continue reading →

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Government Down Under wants pre-commitment on pokies

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Last summer I referenced the very heated debate taking place in Australia over federal government efforts to institute new responsible gambling initiatives.  The most controversial issue was their determination to introduce mandatory pre-commitment tools on electronic gaming machines (or “pokies” … Continue reading →

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Manitoba partners with BCLC to bring responsible play online

Posted on April 17, 2012 by

A couple of weeks ago the Manitoba government announced plans to partner with BCLC to introduce the PlayNow.com online gambling experience in that jurisdiction. “Manitoba will work to provide a safe, reputable, secure alternative to grey market sites while ensuring … Continue reading →

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Who’s gambling online? (Part 2)

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Last week I talked about some of the common characteristics that were uncovered by Australian research into who was gambling online in that country.  With a sample size of nearly 7,000 respondents, the survey could prove helpful in developing appropriate … Continue reading →

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Australians want freedom to gamble … and more regulation

Posted on November 9, 2011 by

Recent (July 2011) polling conducted by the Centre for Gambling Research at the Australian National University (ANU) demonstrated the real challenge faced by government regulators attempting to balance the needs and wants of the public when it comes to the … Continue reading →

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