Day 1
Registration and Refreshments
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Adv Joe Nalane SC- Board Chairperson: South African Responsible Gambling Foundation
Keynote Address
The South African Gambling Landscape
Research Presentation: Understanding the effects of technological advancement and the socio-economic impact of sports betting.
Mrs Sibongile Simelane-Quntana, Executive Director, South African Responsible Gambling Foundation
Presentation: National Socio-Economic Impact Study
Ms Yvonne Gwenhure, Senior Manager: Strategy and Organisational Performance, National Gambling Board
Presentation International Best Practices and Future Preparedness
GREO (Canada)
Panel Discussion: Understanding Gambling Behaviour and Disorders
Moderators: Dr SS Mothapo, Psychiatrist, Three Leaves Clinic Panellists: •Mr Anele Siswana: Clinical Psychologist •Mr Sgwili Gumede: Chairman, Sport Industry Group Africa •Mr Oscar Bishop: Recovering from Gambling Addiction •Ms Lucricia Nkambule: Social Worker and National Responsible Gambling Programme Treatment Professional •Ms Nyanisa Gqwede: Counselling, Treatment and Social Services Manager, South African Responsible Gambling Foundation
Panel Discussion: Regulation, Policy Development, and Compliance
Moderator: Adv Themba Ngobese: Executive Regulatory Services, Gauteng Gambling Board Panellists: •Ms Tsholofelo Shale: Gambling Law and Policy, Regulatory Policy and Legislation, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition •Mr Makashule Gana: Rise Mzansi MP, dtic Parliamentary Portfolio Committee Member •Mr Roger William Tobias Chance: Democratic Alliance MP, dtic Parliamentary Portfolio Committee Member •Mr Robin Bennett: Head of Regulatory Compliance, Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board •Ms Gail Schimmel: CEO, Advertising Regulatory Board •Ms Zandile Dlamini: Legal and Compliance, Hollywoodbets
Panel Discussion: Innovation, Technology, and Responsible Gambling
Moderator: Mrs Sibongile Simelane, Quntana: Executive Director, South African Responsible Gambling Foundation Panellists: •Ms Nto Vinkhumbo: Manager for Innovation and Research, KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulatory Authority •Mr Shelton Pagiwa: Chief Technology Officer, National Gambling Board •Ms Samantha Berry: Vice President, Product for Sportradar’s Integrity and Regulatory Services •Mr Manuele Carra: Chairman & CCO, iSolutions •Mr Wayne Lurie, Gambling Regulatory Attorney •Mr Zuko Phandle: Audit and Compliance Manager, Eastern Cape Gambling Board
Presentations: Gambling and Vulnerable Populations
Presenter 1: Dr Mandu Selepe: Psychologist, National Responsible Gambling Programme Treatment Professional Presenter 2: Ms Sonia Maphosa: Assistant Manager, Social Services, South African Responsible Gambling Foundation Presentation Title: Mitigating the impact of gambling in socially and economically disadvantaged communities.
Panel Discussion: Challenges in Responsible Gambling Implementation
Moderator: Mr Lebogang Seoheng: Advocacy & Communications Manager, South African Responsible Gambling Foundation Panellists: •Mr Luvuyo Tshoko: Strategic Services Manager, Eastern Cape Gambling Board •Ms Lynette Kamineth: Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager, National Gambling Board •Mr Justice Ditlhong: Senior Compliance Manager, SuperSportbet •Ms Clarissa Naidoo: Communications, KZN Economic Regulatory Authority
Closing Remarks
Day one programme closure
