Ethical Gambling Forum 2024

The Ethical Gambling Forum 2024 is going to be held on 7th and 8th May at the Sunborn Hotel, Gibraltar. The conference units iGaming experts and leaders under the theme “Taking a Gamble? Avoiding Risk with ESG,” focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in the gambling industry.

Present at the event were problem gambling charities, regulators, operators, financial crime investigators, law enforcement, and suppliers. Attendees will have a chance to network with peers, learn from leading speakers, participate in breakout sessions, and visit exhibition stations to experience first-hand the emerging technology and innovation on tackling sustainability and safety in gambling. 

The Ethical Gambling Forum is open for all stakeholders in the gambling industry, including business owners, risk and compliance teams, safer online gambling teams, and HR professionals.

An Overview of the Ethical Gambling Forum 2024

The Ethical Gambling Forum 2024 is a timely event, preparing countries in the European Union for the upcoming ESG reporting regulations. The EGF wants to make regulation a holistic approach towards social responsibility rather than a “tick box” requirement. As a result, the forum focuses on the following current issues:

• The Key Elements of ESG and the Gambling Industry
• How to achieve excellence in key areas
• Using a Reporting Framework to guarantee Quality Assurance
• Consider how safer gambling is a key component part of ESG reporting
• Using the ESG Scorecard
• Mitigating risk in ESG reporting
• Why good governance matters

Taking A Gamble? Avoiding Risk with ESG

With the arrival of the new ESG reporting framework for Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG), now is the time to ensure that your company is meeting all requirements as well as responding in a timely and appropriate way.

The European Union has introduced The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), which will guide large and listed companies operating in the EU. The new ESG Reporting framework requires gambling companies to provide details on how they monitor ESG issues like energy use, social impact, and gender equality.

While the current law in Gibraltar doesn’t require sustainability reporting, operators in the country that serve the United Kingdom or other European Union countries will have to adopt the new ESG reporting framework. The United Kingdom has also set up its own UK Sustainability Disclosure Standards based on the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.

Sustainability & the Gambling Industry: How to Preserve Your Company’s Customer Base and Income Streams in the Modern World

Adrian Sladdin moderates a panel discussion on the sustainability of the gambling industry, including preserving your company’s customer base. The panel, which consists of Tina Thakor-Rankin (All-In Diversity Project), Simon Vincze (Casino Guru), Pedro Romero (BetBlocker), and Tania Rahmany (Hassans), raised crucial points on sustainable gambling.

The panel focused on the opportunities and risks of embracing sustainable strategies in a business. The risks of not being sustainable in the modern world include damaging your brand’s reputation, struggling to obtain institutional financing or investment, and increased litigation risks.

Greenwashing and Environmental Risks

It is a breakout session that focuses on Greenwashing and Environmental Risks. The session attracted industry experts like Claudia Martans (an Environmental Lawyer) and Susanne Winterstein Smith (Facilities Manager at BV Group).

The two will discuss a key area in ESG Reporting (The Future of Sustainability reporting). They will discuss the potential consequences of greenwashing or providing misleading statements in ESG reports. The consequences include brand damage and hefty fines from gambling regulators and authorities.

Why Attend the Ethical Gambling Forum?

The Ethical Gambling Forum builds on the success of the previous editions, creating a perfect place where industry leaders, experts, and investors meet to discuss the growing significance of responsible gambling practices. The forums feature a series of keynote speeches and presentations, breakout sessions, and panel discussions that provide useful information on the dynamic gambling industry.

Some of the reasons you should attend Ethical Gambling Forums include:

• In-depth Panels and Keynote Speeches from leading gambling industry experts and leaders.
• Customized Breakout Sessions. Sessions are tailored to address specific challenges and provide practical advice suited to the needs of various organizations.
• Networking Opportunities. Opportunities for meeting and connecting with industry leaders, innovators, and peers from around the world.
• Exhibitor Booths. A chance to discover new products, services, and technologies that support business growth in an ethical direction.

Who Should Attend?

​This conference is for everyone, including:

• Safer Gambling Teams
• Risk & Compliance Officers
• MLROs
• HR practitioners
• ESG enthusiasts​
• Gambling Harm Researchers
• Responsible Gaming Colleagues
• Gaming Industry Professionals
• Business Owners
• Gambling Industry Lawyers & Consultants
• Accountants & Auditors
• Recruiters
• Service Providers to the gambling industry

Ethical Gambling Forum Conclusion

The Ethical Gambling Forum 2024 focuses on driving real change in the gambling industry. With the introduction of the ESG Reporting framework in the EU members, the conference provides insights into responsible gambling and the broader trends, policies, and innovations shaping the future of online gambling.

Ethical Gambling Forum 2024

• Date: 07-08, May, 2024
• Location: Sunborn Gibraltar Ocean Village, Gibraltar
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