Pierre van Staden, Free Me South Africa CEO, Joins the African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN)
The African Responsible Gaming Network welcomes an experienced responsible gambling professional, bringing valuable expertise in risk analytics, workplace programmes and self-exclusion frameworks.
The African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN) is pleased to announce that Pierre van Staden, Chief Executive Officer of Free Me South Africa, has joined the Network as a member.
Pierre brings a wealth of professional experience and expertise in risk analytics, workplace gambling harm programmes, and self-exclusion frameworks. His experience in these areas will contribute valuable perspectives to ARGN’s growing community of responsible gambling professionals and advocates.
His membership further strengthens ARGN’s commitment to building a collaborative pan-African platform where professionals, researchers, treatment providers, regulators, and advocacy organisations can share knowledge, exchange expertise, and promote effective approaches to gambling harm prevention and player protection.
As gambling continues to expand across Africa, the need for stronger risk management, accessible support systems, workplace awareness, and effective self-exclusion mechanisms has become increasingly important. Pierre’s professional experience will add valuable insight to these conversations and support the Network’s broader objectives.
Welcoming him to the Network, The ARGN team, noted that bringing experienced professionals together is essential to building a stronger and more coordinated responsible gambling ecosystem across Africa.
“ARGN is committed to creating a platform where experience, knowledge and practical solutions can be shared across borders. Pierre’s membership is a valuable addition to this growing community, and we look forward to his contributions to our collective mission.”
ARGN continues to welcome professionals and institutions committed to advancing responsible gambling, strengthening player protection and addressing gambling-related harm across the African continent.
About the African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN)
The African Responsible Gaming Network (ARGN) is a pan-African initiative committed to advancing responsible gambling, preventing gambling-related harm, promoting research and evidence-based advocacy, strengthening institutional capacity, and supporting effective player-protection frameworks across Africa.
