Through the efforts of associations like GamCare and the Remote Gambling Association or RGA, the Responsible Gambling Awareness Day was designated and celebrated actually last October 19. These associations and the rest of the gambling industry specifically that online, are aware the there is a great need to finally spread information on responsible gambling.

In connection with the Responsible Gambling Awareness Day, GamCare held its yearly conference. For a new good purpose, the association announced that Chris Eubank, the world boxing champion, will be the brand ambassador. Eubank is anticipated to be a good one and was just remembered saying that, “I am delighted to add punch to GamCare’s excellent work with problem gamblers and their families. I know from my own experience how easy it can be to be sucked into the gambling habit – and also how difficult it is to admit you have a problem and ask for help”. He actually made himself greatly familiar with the work of GamCare.

While the Remote Gambling Association or RGA showed a video to many people in London. The video unveiled how the online gambling industry shows and promotes responsible gambling. It also unveiled how the casinos operating online make use of technology to protect sensitive information of consumers, help players to ascertain problem gambling symptoms and prevent customers who are under-age from being part of the gambling at casinos. CEO of the RGA, Clive Hawkswood, expected too much from the release of the video and has actually said, “we hope our five minute tutorial will provide (lawmakers) with a quick insight into how operators ensure that for the vast majority, gambling remains a safe and harmless leisure activity”.

RGA also given $16,000 as donation to Gambling Therapy. It is indeed an online service that focuses on extending help to problem gamblers.

GamCare and RGA are two associations to look up to. Because of them, in a way, responsible gambling is being promoted to everyone concern.

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