EASG Conference 2024: 10-13 September, Rome, Italy

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The EASG Conference 2024 will be the 14th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues to foster a safer gambling and betting future.

EASG Conference 2024: Promoting a Safer Gambling and Betting Future

The European Association for the Study of Gambling (EASG) has been at the forefront of bringing together top researchers, regulators, policymakers, and industry experts from all over the world to study and discuss key issues about gambling.

The EASG Conference 2024 will be the 14th European conference on gambling studies and policy issues and will feature over 100 presentations and more than 350 participants from 40 countries. The event will be held from 10-13 September 2024 at the A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel, Rome, Italy.

The theme of the EASG Conference 2024 is ”Fostering a Safer Gambling and Betting Future.”

EASG Conference 2024 Agenda

The EASG Conference 2024 will feature a lineup of experts who will deliver keynote presentations on different topics impacting gambling and betting in Europe. Some of the key areas experts will focus on include:

Research

On the first day of the conference, Zsolt Demetrovics, University of Gibraltar, will focus on “What does gambling research need to focus on in the next five years?” The following experts will also provide their reflections during this plenary session:

Jeffrey Derevensky (McGill University, Canada)
Sally Gainsbury (University of Sydney, Australia)
Jonathan Parke (Sophro Limited, Sheffield Hallam University, United Kingdom)
Paul Delfabbro (University of Adelaide, Australia)
Maris Catania (Kindred Group, Malta)
Jakob Jonsson (Sustainable Interaction & Karolinska Institutet, Sweden)
Gerhard Bühringer (Universität Dresden, Germany)

Responsible Gambling

Under responsible gambling, the following key items will be discussed:

Carrie Shaw, Responsible Gambling Council, Canada, will deliver a presentation on: Beyond pop-up messages: when can Responsible Gambling message be delivered
Tracy Schrans, Focal Research Consultants, Canada, will tackle “It’s all about the money: decoding why players engage in long sessions without breaks.”
Jakob Jonsson, Sustainable Interaction/Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, will discuss “Auto-play on online slots – effect on gambling behavior.”
Anke Quack, Universitätsmedizin Mainz, Germany, will talk about “Focus groups on evidence-based player protection communication – perception, evaluation and optimization of player protection measures.”
Roland Louski, Lotterie Nationale, Belgium, will discuss “The case of an excluded player in Belgium and gambling limitation – an overview of the current situation.”

Regulation/advertising marketing

The following topics will be discussed under Regulation/advertising marketing:

Using consumer insights to inform regulation by Laura Balla, Gambling Commission, United Kingdom.
Behavioral effects of match play promotions – Doug Walker, College of Charleston, United States
Attitudes and perceptions around gambling marketing and advertising-Marudan Sivagurunathan and Carrie A. Shaw, Responsible Gambling Council, Canada.

Research instruments

Testing the feasibility of the Canadian LRGG in the Finnish cultural context with a mixed methods approach. Riitta Matilainen, EHYT Finnish Association for Substance Abuse Prevention, Finland
Developing a new approach for measuring gambling behaviors and harms in Great Britain. Helen Bryce, Gambling Commission, United Kingdom
Life after PGSI: could a harms-based approach to measurement align industry interests with public health approaches? James Close, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
An assessment of the measurement invariance of the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI) Mana Azizsoltani, University of Nevada, United States

Artificial Intelligence

Understanding the transformative landscape of safer gambling since Mindway AI’s inception in 2018. Rasmus Kjaergaard, Mindway AI, Denmark.
Responsible AI and Machine Learning in Gambling (RAIMLinG): addressing concerns and guiding ethical practice. Kasra Ghaharian, University of Nevada, United States.
Machine learning early detection of risk factors for gambling disorder in adolescents. Gemma Mestre-Bach, Universidad Internacional de la Rioja, SA, Spain.
AI-driven risk prediction and RG interventions at Veikkaus. Emmi Kankkunen, Veikkaus, Finland.
In online gambling, does the pattern of deposit activities indicate an early sign of responsible gambling-related risk? Sanjoy Sarkar, Playtech Software Limited, United Kingdom
A stepwise approach to Duty of Care. Christofer Hagstedt, Sustainable Interaction Sweden, Sweden.
Nudging players to promote healthy gambling. Michael Auer, Neccton, Austria.

Prevention

Tools for modern times”- national dissemination of the universal prevention program for behavioral addictions and risk behaviors in a virtual environment. Dora Dodig Hundriç, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Transforming Young Gamers: A Qualitative Study of the Gaming Routines, health practices, and motivation in Esports and education of Elite Esports Students in Norway. Stian Overå and Niri Talberg, KORUS øst, Norway
Adolescent gambling prevention: from efficacy to effectiveness with the PRIZE (Prevention of Gambling Risks among Adolescents) project in Italy. Maria Anna Donati, University of Florence, Italy
A Systematic Review of Gambling amongst Elite Athletes and Future Research Implications. Anca-Maria Gherghel, Sheffield Hallam University & EPIC Global Solutions, United Kingdom
Responsible gaming in Latin America, history, challenges: from denial to corporate social responsibility. César A. Sánchez Bello, Asociacion Psiquiatrica de America Latina (APAL), Venezuela

Online Research

Online gambling patterns in Germany: basic findings of a web survey. Tobias Hayer, Universität Bremen, Germany
Threshold of monthly net deposits as an indicator of problematic gambling behavior. Jeroen Stil and Judith Kas, Kansspelautoriteit, Netherlands
Mandatory loss limits for customers under 20 years old (18-19 years old) – Norsk Tipping. Christopher O’Connell and Eivor Korsgaard Fossum, Norsk Tipping, Norway
Three years of real-time player interactions at Norsk Tipping: results and key learnings. Tanja Sveen, Norsk Tipping, Norway

Italy

Setting the scene for remote gambling in Italy

Valérie Peano, EGLA, Italy

20 years of Italian regulated gambling: lessons learned for legal market and consumer protection

Emmanuele Cangianelli, EGP FIPE, Italy

Outcomes evaluation after ten years of ORTHOS intensive residential treatment for pathological gamblers

Riccardo Zerbetto, ORTHOS, Italy

Treatment

Psychedelic-assisted therapy for people affected by problematic gambling. Pedro Romero, Betblocker/University of Gibraltar, Gibraltar
From group to individual psychosocial treatment for gambling addicts within the justice system – addressing challenges, needs, and possibilities. Neven Ricijaŝ, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Exploring views among Norwegian Sámi regarding gambling and gambling treatment. Ståle Pallesen, University of Bergen, Norway
Understanding the relationship between the onset of gambling disorder and the progression of suicidality among help-seeking individuals. Margaret Paul, Saint Louis University, United States
Contacting players at risk: do care calls work? Eight years of experience in how they help at-risk players and prevent problem gambling. Thomas Gregersen and Fredrik Berg, Norsk Tipping, Norway

Regulation

The new gaming concessions in Portugal and Macau. Jorge Godinho, ISMAT/University of Macau, Portugal
How does the taxation of gambling affect the fiscal revenues? Evidence from the literature of the last 30 years. Leonidas Karakidis, Hellenic Gaming Commission, Greece
Principles of Safer Gambling under the Polish Gambling Act and the practice of their application. Stanislaw Radowicki, Wierzbowski & Partners, Poland
Observations about the recent advertisement restrictions in the Netherlands. Martin van Denzen, Kansspelautoriteit, Netherlands
Safer gambling: the case for evidence-based regulations. I. Nelson Rose, Gambling and the Law, United States

Blockchain news – tools for gambling

Blockchain and cryptocurrency and its relevance to the field of gambling studies. Paul Delfabbro, University of Adelaide, Australia
An Examination of Cryptocurrency Ownership in Canada and its Relationship with Gambling Involvement. Daniel McGrath, University of Calgary, Canada
IGT: sustainable play. Stefania Colombo, IGT, Italy

EASG Conference 2024 Social Program

EASG has organized an excellent social program for all the attendees, including spouses and other partners. The social program will include social gatherings at the conference (cocktail, dinner, etc.). and the following outdoor activities:

A visit to the Colosseum and the Roman Forum and lunch in a trattoria near the Colosseum.
A walk through the Trastevere.
A tour of the Vatican city and surroundings, including lunch.
Gala dinner (together with conference guests).
Special workshop

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The EASG Conference 2024 will be the 14th European Conference on Gambling Studies and Policy Issues and will focus on fostering a safer gambling and betting future. The event will be held from 10-13 September 2024 at the A.Roma Lifestyle Hotel, Rome, Italy.

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