BIG is a committee made up of bingo hall management, charity representatives and City of Windsor administration. Problem Gambling Services has partnered with BIG to develop a responsible gambling program aimed at heightening awareness amongst bingo patrons, employees, volunteers and the community at large. To date, our collaborative effort has resulted in the creation of two problem gambling prevention posters now displayed in all Windsor area bingo halls. The presence of educational brochures has also been introduced as a customer resource. Secondly, Problem Gambling Services and BIG have agreed to publish The Chase as a joint venture. The newsletter will be published three times per year with a distribution of 80,000 copies per issue. A third component of the strategy will involve a training session for thousands of charity personnel, hall employees and related city staff. Development and implementation of the training will begin in the near future. Windsor Regional Problem Gambling Services commends the local bingo industry for initiating a problem gambling strategy while in the midst of declining revenues, reduced hours of operation and in some cases, complete hall closures. Windsor is first out of the gate to take such a responsible step. Care providers and bingo operators throughout Ontario are watching closely as BIG leads the way for responsible gambling among Ontario’s charitable gaming sector. Nick Rupcich For Previous Issues of "The Chase" please Click Here |
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