Self Exclusion & Blocking - Webinar
On 12 February 2025, digitalRG hosted a webinar focused on self-exclusion and blocking tools, highlighting their role in responsible gaming. The session featured insights from industry leaders Lauren Monaghan (Premier Lotteries Ireland), Nicole Garrett (Group Head of Responsible Gaming at Allwyn), and Matt Zarb-Cousin (Founder of Gamban). Attendees from around the world joined to hear expert perspectives on player protection strategies.
Key Topics Covered:
- Implementing Effective Self-Exclusion Tools: Lauren Monaghan shared how Premier Lotteries Ireland approaches self-exclusion to meet local player needs, ensuring accessibility and effectiveness.
- Promoting Responsible Gaming Across Markets: Nicole Garrett highlighted Allwyn's initiatives to integrate self-exclusion tools into their responsible gaming framework and promote their use proactively.
- The Power of Blocking Technology: Matt Zarb-Cousin discussed how Gamban provides an effective barrier for players seeking to limit their gambling activity, emphasising the importance of accessibility and ease of use.
The speakers addressed common obstacles such as low awareness and reluctance to use self-exclusion tools. They proposed solutions such as clearer player communication, proactive outreach campaigns, and embedding tools seamlessly into player experiences.
The webinar concluded with positive feedback from participants, who praised the expert insights and practical recommendations.
The webinar is visible here until February 21st 2025 for non-members.