It is for the first time that the Amsterdam Gambling & Awareness Congress (AG&AC 2022) has been held. SLICKS is the organiser of the congress, which came about partly in cooperation with Clients' Interest Amsterdam and the municipality of Amsterdam. Present at the congress were all major parties involved in gambling issues. René Jansen, as chairman of the Gaming Authority, delivered the opening speech.

Gaming Authority, delivered the opening speech

Chairman René Jansen delivered the opening speech of the Amsterdam Gambling & Awareness Congress 2022 this morning.This congress was organised by SLICKS, in cooperation with Clients' Interest Amsterdam and the municipality of Amsterdam. All parties dealing with gambling issues attended.

In his speech, René addressed the need for awareness around gambling. With knowledge and understanding, gambling problems can be recognised and dealt with at an early stage. The Dutch Gambling Authority also sees an important role for itself in the prevention of gambling addiction.

Objectives Amsterdam Gambling & Awareness Congress

The conference focuses on activating organisations and their employees to recognise and deal with gambling problems. Bottom-up organised, experts by experience, aid/care organisations and care providers are given the opportunity to enrich their knowledge together to enable more adequate care and cooperation in this area. This starts with knowledge, insight and awareness about:

What are the causes and consequences of irresponsible gambling behaviour?
How does it manifest itself in society, for example in terms of finances, housing, work/study and relationships?
What are governments and gambling providers doing with their preventive gambling addiction policies and what about the duty of care and supervision thereof?