Western Cape Responsible Gambling Summit 2023
The Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board (WCGRB) is hosting an event on responsible gambling, to educate the public on the importance of gambling responsibly and to provide insights on how to avoid harmful habits and tendencies.
Gambling, like any other activity, can be a form of entertainment that brings joy and excitement to many people. However, when done irresponsibly, it can lead to financial ruin and negative consequences for individuals, their families, and their communities.
PROGRAMME DAY 1: 23 NOVEMBER 2023
| 23 NOVEMBER 2023 | ||
| 7:45 – 8:45 | REGISTRATION | |
| 8:45 – 9:00 | Introduction | Programme Director
 Mr. Fortune Sekgaphane |
| 9:00 – 9:10 | Welcome Address | Sun International
 Mr. Lenny Reddy |
| 9:10 – 9:25 | Opening Address | Director-General of the Western Cape Government
Dr. Harry Malila |
| 9:25 – 9:50 | Keynote Address | Chairperson: South African Responsible Gambling Foundation
 Adv and SC. Joe Nalane |
| 9:50 – 10:10 | Overview of the Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board Responsible Gambling Measures | Chairperson: Responsible Gambling Committee
Mr. Terence Arendse |
| 10:10 – 10:40 | Responsible gambling landscape in South Africa
·         Where are we as a country? ·         Significant strides made as a country in the space of responsible gambling since gambling has been legalised ·         How does South Africa compare with other countries? ·         New developments in responsible gambling measures |
National Gambling Board
 Ms. Yvonne Gwenhure |
| MORNING TEA (10:40 – 11:00) | ||
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Responsible gambling best practices globally. | Limpopo Gambling Board
 Mr. Londani Mathavhane |
| 11:30 – 12:15 | PANEL DISCUSSION:
 Operationalizing Responsible Gambling ·         Who are the role-players? ·         What is the role of national government? ·         What is the role of the industry? ·         What is the role of the PLA’s? ·         What is the role of the gambler/punter? |
Panel Moderator:
Ms. Yvonne Skepu  Panel Members: ·         Tsogo Sun Mr. Wimpie Vermaak ·         Gauteng Gambling Board Mr. Thabo Gumbi ·         The National Horseracing Authority Mr. Vee Moodley ·         National Gambling Board Ms. Caroline Kongwa ·         Sun International Mr. Lenny Reddy ·         Whitesmans Attorneys Mr. Garron Whitesman |
| 12:15 – 12:45 | PANEL DISCUSSION:
 The modification of gambling machines to convey responsible gambling messages in the South African context. |
Panel Moderator:
Mr. Robin Bennett  Panel Members: ·         Gaming Laboratories International Mr. Pierre Otto ·         Route Monitoring Mr. Tebogo Makamo ·         BMM Testlabs South Africa Ms. Zeena Rossouw ·         South African Gaming Manufacturers Association Mr. Pramodh Munbodh |
| LUNCH (12:45 – 13:35) | ||
| 13:35 – 14:05 | Best practice and new developments in problem gambling treatment in South Africa | South African Responsible Gambling Foundation
 Mr Alpheus Matlala |
| 14:05 – 14:35 | The treatment of problem gambling: Best practice in terms
of treatment and diagnosis, who should carry the cost? Is this a public health issue? |
Clinical & Sports Psychologist
 Dr. Keitumetse Mashego |
| 14:35 – 15:15 | Ethical and responsible marketing: Where is the line between promoting gambling versus promoting responsible gambling? | Psychiatrist
 Dr. Heidi Sinclair |
| 15:15 – 16:00 | PANEL DISCUSSION:
 How do academics, regulators, and treatment providers think that responsible gambling messages can be improved in the South African context? A reminder to ‘gamble responsibly’ is perhaps the most frequently used message worldwide, despite eye tracking evidence suggesting that these messages are seldom looked at by gamblers (Lole et al. Citation2019). Disengagement with the ‘gamble responsibly’ message could be due to a variety of reasons: overexposure and habituation, passive and indiscrete placement, the generic nature of the advice, or lack of a concrete call to action. Moreover, it has been suggested that this message might even backfire and be counterproductive due to an insinuation of personal responsibility for excessive gambling, and thereby could contribute to self-stigma (Livingstone et al. Citation2019) |
Panel Moderator:
Dr. Heidi Sinclair  Panel Members: ·         Gauteng Gambling Board Ms. Karabo Mbele ·         South African Responsible Gambling Foundation Mr. Lebogang Seoheng ·         Clinical & Sports Psychologist Dr. Keitumetse Mashego ·         Gambling Authority of Botswana Mr. Peter Emolemo Kesitilwe ·         National Gambling Board Ms. Yvonne Gwenhure |
| AFTERNOON TEA / END OF DAY 1 | ||
| GALA DINNER (18:30 for 19:00) | ||
PROGRAMME DAY 2: 24 NOVEMBER 2023
| 24 NOVEMBER 2023 | ||
| 9:00 – 9:10 | Opening | Programme Director
 Mr. David Lakay |
| 9:10 – 9:20 | Overview of Day 1 of the Summit | Chairperson: Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
 Mr. Claude Bassuday |
| 9:20 – 9:50 | Presentation on corporate programme on responsible gambling from the operator’s view | Hollywood Bets
·         Ms. Zandile Dlamini Betway ·         Mr. Reid Ally |
| 9:50 – 10:25 | PANEL DISCUSSION:
 How do we measure the effectiveness of responsible gambling programmes? This discussion will explore the complex issue of responsible gambling and the identification of programs and policies that best address responsible gambling, the prevention of problem gambling and how we hold each other accountable for supporting proven, effective solutions. |
Panel Moderator:
Mrs. Sibongile Simelane-Quntana  Panel Members: ·         Betway Mr. Reid Ally ·         Mpumalanga Economic Regulator Mr. Vusi Mtsweni ·         Gambling Authority of Botswana Ms. Portia Diketo ·         Gauteng Gambling Board Mr. Masakona Moshapo |
| 10:25 – 10:55 | The development of a self-exclusion platform. | South African Bookmakers Association
Mr. Sean Coleman |
| MORNING TEA (10:55 – 11:15) | ||
| 11:15 – 11:35 | Sumsub Automated Solution for Responsible Gaming Control
This presentation will explore how Responsible Gambling initiatives can be enhanced, automated and implemented using technology. |
Sumsub
 Mr. Hannes Bezuidenhout |
| 11:35 – 12:00 | Presentation on digital tools as a functionality to assist in responsible gambling measures. | Sportingbet South African
 Ms. Gail Odgers |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | PANEL DISCUSSION:
 Responsible gambling in the digital era. This discussion will explore the methods of implementing responsible gambling measures for land-based and online gambling offerings, looking at opportunities and challenges and how these measures can be improved. |
Panel Moderator:
Mr. Alwin Matthews  Panel Members: ·         Sportingbet South Africa Ms. Gail Odgers ·         Sun International Mr. Lenny Reddy ·         PlayTsogo Mr. Raj Laljith ·         Sumsub Mr Hannes Bezuidenhout ·         BMM Testlabs South Africa Ms. Zeena Rossouw ·         Gaming Laboratories International Mr. Pierre Otto |
| 12:30 – 13:10 | Best practices in eradicating illegal gambling and associated problem gambling incidences. | Limpopo Gambling Board
 ·         Dr. Philly Masogo Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board  ·         Mr. Robin Bennett |
| 13:10 – 13:20 | Summit Closing Address | Vice-Chairperson: Western Cape Gambling and Racing Board
 Ms. Chuma Fani |
| LUNCH (13:20 – 14:15)
END OF DAY 2 |
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Date
- Nov 23 - 24 2023
- Expired!
Time
- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
- Cape Town, South Africa
