Responsible Gambling Summit 2025
The South African Responsible Gambling Foundation (SARGF) in partnership with the Eastern Cape Gambling Board, KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulator Authority, Limpopo Gambling Board, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board and the National Gambling Board will be hosting the Responsible Gambling (“RG”) Summit 2025, to held on 13 – 14 November 2025 at Emperors Palace, Kempton Park Gauteng.
RG Summit was initially hosted by the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board in 2023.
Objectives and Expected Outcomes
Assemble
Gather of gambling industry stakeholders to discuss and deliberate on responsible gambling practices and trends to enhance South Africa’s response to incidents of problem gambling
Solutions
Solutions-based Summit where resolutions taken are converted into stakeholder-responsible gambling action plans that are monitored, and progress is provided at the biennial Summit
Strength
Advocate for legislation and regulation reforms to strengthen responsible gambling practices
Support
Strengthen responsible gambling collaborations between operators and regulators
Topics and themes
Understanding Gambling Behaviour and Disorders
- Applying the Social Cognitive Model to analyse gambling habits and disorders.
- The intersection between gambling, mental health, substance abuse, and other addictions.
- Impact of advertising on gambling behaviour and associated harms.
- Socio-economic impact of gambling and trends in problem gambling.
- The rise of sports sponsorships and its link to increased gambling addiction.
Challenges in Responsible Gambling Implementation
- Regulatory Pitfalls: Are current gambling regulations effectively protecting vulnerable groups?
- Responsible Gambling in Technology-Driven Environments: Addressing the challenges of implementation in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
- Institutionalising Responsible Gambling: Promoting a culture of responsible gambling in workplaces and institutions of higher learning.
- The growing influence of sports betting advertisements and their impact on gambling behaviour.
Innovation, Technology, and Responsible Gambling
- The Role of Artificial Intelligence in detecting and responding to gambling disorders.
- Gambling in the Digital Era: Emerging risks and how to mitigate them.
- Future Trends: The impact of virtual reality, eSports betting, and cryptocurrency gambling.
- Responsible Gambling Innovation: Developing sustainable harm-minimization programs and effective countermeasures against online sports betting marketing strategies.
- Exploring alternatives to excessive gambling and ensuring responsible gambling initiatives remain visible and effective.
Regulation, Policy Development, and Compliance
- Strengthening responsible gambling policies amid the rapid growth of sports betting.
- Mandatory Contributions: Should gambling operators be required to allocate a percentage of their revenue towards responsible gambling initiatives?
- Responsible Marketing Practices: Regulations on advertising and promotions to prevent targeting vulnerable populations.
- Auditing & Reporting: Establishing national standards for measuring the efficiency of responsible gambling programs.
- Exploring legal requirements for operators to implement harm reduction measures, including bet limits and intervention protocols.
Gambling and Vulnerable Populations
- Tailored responsible gambling strategies for youth, seniors, women, and individuals with cognitive disabilities.
- Mitigating the impact of gambling in socially and economically disadvantaged communities.
- The role of regulators in addressing sports betting advertising influence on vulnerable groups.
- Ensuring responsible gambling initiatives cater to individuals with mental health concerns or cognitive impairments.
Public Awareness and Education
- Effective Campaigns: Examples of successful responsible gambling awareness initiatives.
- The role of media and advertising in shaping gambling perceptions.
- Strategies for educating the public on responsible gambling practices.
- Encouraging responsible gambling initiatives for different community segments.
International Best Practices and Future Preparedness
- Benchmarking against global best practices in responsible gambling regulation.
- How regulators and operators can stay ahead of emerging gambling risks.
- The role of cross-border collaboration in tackling gambling-related harm.
- Navigating grey areas and adapting to a shifting landscape in responsible gambling regulation and enforcement.
Call for Speakers
- 250-word extract on your topic of choice
- Summary biography of yourself, including a high-resolution photography
- Indicate if your topic of choice would be a presentation or panel discussion
- Deadline 30 April 2025 at 17:00
- Information and enquiries can be sent to info@responsiblegamblingsummit.org.za
Partners
Contact Us
Get in touch
For more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us on the details below.
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Phone : +27 11 026 7323
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Address : Emperors Palace, Kempton Park
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Email : info@responsiblegamblingsummit.org.za
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Website : www.responsiblegambling.org.za