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We can’t wait to welcome our delegates to the New Horizons in Safer Gambling Conference this October 28 - 30, 2024 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia.

Safer Play: The Competitive Advantage
What if we looked at safer play as an opportunity rather than an obligation? What if we focused on what we want to do rather than what we can’t change? As an industry, we know we can’t eliminate all harms from gambling, but we can certainly take steps to make it safer. Happy, healthy players who are having fun with their play are key to a sustainable industry and responsible growth. So how do we make safer play a competitive advantage?

Safer play can take many forms: it is gamifying tools that help players set limits; it’s choosing products where risks are reduced or mitigated; and it’s determining how to market to players of varying risk levels. Safer play is also about how we support our players through challenging conversations, and understanding how to interact with those who demonstrate high-risk behaviours.

Plain and simple, safer play is good for business. So, let’s shift the conversation. Let’s make safer play the competitive advantage.

This year’s New Horizons Conference will explore the best and promising practices in the safer play journey. We welcome you to join us at New Horizons as we explore these four key areas of the safer play journey: acquisition, player growth, player retention and support.


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Wednesday, October 30
 

11:00am PDT

Session 7B: A Field Perspective on Elevating Harm Prevention Narratives to Help Create a Strong Player Health Culture
Wednesday October 30, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
The presentation will examine the unique role narrative has played in building a casino player health culture ranked best in BC and #1 in Canada by RG Check in 2023.
Using authentic difference-making stories from the casino floor and exploring strategies to unearth and share positive player health connections and outcomes, the presentation will provide real-world insight into the power of valuing player health successes and emphasize the importance of storytelling and in-person connection in an increasingly AI-driven future.
Speakers
avatar for Darren Groth

Darren Groth

Manager of Player Health and ESG, Parq Vancouver
Darren Groth was a key member of BCLC’s GameSense team for a decade and currently leads Parq Casino’ s nationally recognized player health program. In his spare time, he’s an internationally published novelist whose achievements include an Adelaide Festival Award for Literature... Read More →
Wednesday October 30, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 220-222 - Level 2

1:00pm PDT

Session 8B: Overcoming Barriers Together: A Journey of More Than a Decade in Collaborative Efforts to Support Players
Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
This session delves into the invaluable insights gained from more than a decade of providing player education and support within land-based gambling venues. Since 2005, the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) and the Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) Corporation have partnered to operate PlaySmart Centres (PSC) across Ontario.
Explore the multifaceted operations of these vital hubs for player engagement and support. Discover how well-designed program elements, interactive resources, and expertly trained staff combine to offer comprehensive services, including information, practical tools, and guidance for those seeking assistance.
With 67 PlaySmart Centres established province-wide and a dedicated team of over 90 professionals, this session will uncover the lessons and insights from the PlaySmart Program, highlighting effective strategies in player education and support services.
Speakers
avatar for Tyjondah Kerr

Tyjondah Kerr

Director, Program Development and Delivery, Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corporation (OLG)
Tyjondah started her career in gaming in 1994 with Casino Windsor. She began working for OLG in 1999 during her 25 years with OLG, Tyjondah has had progressive leadership roles. She is currently the Director, Program Development and Delivery, within the Community Sustainability and... Read More →
avatar for Lorelle Muller Lumsden

Lorelle Muller Lumsden

Director, PlaySmart Centre, Responsible Gambling Council
Lorelle Muller Lumsden brings over 20 years of expertise in developing and leading prevention and education programs that raise awareness of gambling risks and advance responsible gambling practices. In her current role, she is responsible for the program planning and oversees direct... Read More →
Wednesday October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Room 220-222 - Level 2
 
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