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IRISH GAMBLING INDUSTRY UNITES WITH BRITISH OPERATORS TO SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING WEEK – RGWeek18

The Irish industry, spearheaded by the Irish Bookmakers Association(IBA), is coming together with the British gambling industry to take part in Responsible Gambling Week 2018, from 1st – 7th November, making it the biggest ever event of its kind in both countries – RGWeek18

The initiative will be supported by more than 800 bookmakers shops and head offices in Ireland, involving around 5,500 staff, and by the Irish Amusement Trade Association, Horse Racing Ireland and both the Irish Greyhound and Horse Racing Tote.  The event is organised by the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling (IGRG) in Britain with the help of the IBA in Ireland.   It is bringing together almost every sector of the gambling industry, covering online, amusement arcades, bookmakers and race tracks: all with the common objective of raising awareness of responsible gambling behaviours and encouraging staff, customers and the wider public to discuss what it means to gamble responsibly.

 

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The headline theme of the Week will be Let’s Talk About Responsible Gambling. By coming together with one voice, the industry is able extend its reach and ensure that the message of responsible gambling connects with the widest possible audience.

A new website www.responsiblegamblingweek.org has been created and contains information about the Week, its supporters, responsible gambling and where to find further help and information. The website provides a central resource and information point for customers, the general public, staff and supporting organisations, in addition to providing information and material for the media and information and promotional materials. Social channels for Responsible Gambling Week 2018 are also active on Facebook and Twitter: RGWeek18

Operators promote responsible gambling 365 days of the year, but Responsible Gambling Week creates the opportunity for businesses to start a conversation about how to keep gambling fun and safe, not only with their customers, but also with their friends and families.

 

Sharon Byrne, Chairperson of the Irish Bookmakers Association, said:

We are delighted to be partnering with the IGRG and joining their Responsible Gambling Week in November.  Following our very successful Responsible Gambling Week here in Ireland last February, it is a logical and progressive step to join forces with the UK campaign.” 

“The week is all about having that conversation, raising awareness on gambling responsibly, and on how to access help or support for those who need it.  Merging both campaigns can only help to increase the impact and reach of the campaign and ensure maximum coverage for the week”.  

John Hagan, Chairman of the Industry Group for Responsible Gambling, said:
“Social responsibility is fundamental to the gambling industry’s approach, and we are all dedicated, year-round, to promoting responsible gambling. But what makes Responsible Gambling Week special is that the whole industry is united and engaged, and we are pleased that this hugely positive collaboration extends to working with the Irish industry this year too.

Responsible Gambling Week 2018 seeks once again to call upon and harness the collective networks, venues and staff of all gambling sectors. For 2018, we will be seeking to broaden the Week’s base of supporters and make use of communication networks, both traditional and digital, to have a conversation with a wider audience and raise awareness, continuing the “Let’s talk” theme of 2017.”

 

Contact details;

Responsible Gambling Week 2018 will take place from 1st – 7th November 2018.  Organisations wishing to support the Week and get involved should, if a member of a supporting trade association, contact their trade association first. Organisations that are not members of a supporting trade association should contact the Responsible Gambling Week team by email: info@responsiblegamblingweek.org or info@IrishBookmakersAssociation.com

 

To stay up to date, please visit and follow Responsible Gambling Week 2018 on Facebook www.facebook.com/RGWeek2018 and on Twitter at @RGWeek18 .

 

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