IN partnership with the Quezon City government and the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board, Seagulls Flock Organization Inc. (SFO) announces the first International Conference on Responsible Gambling and Gaming Addiction, which is set to happen in Novotel Manila, Quezon City from May 20 to 22, 2024.

With sponsorship from the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., this groundbreaking event brings together clinicians, psychologists, social workers, policymakers, academics, local and government officials, and gambling and gaming operators to discuss and advance strategies for promoting responsible gambling and gaming practices in the industry, and for mitigating the potential harm associated with problematic gambling and gaming addiction.

With its ubiquitous nature and the proliferation of easily accessible forms, the gambling and gaming industry needs its stakeholders to collaborate and address the complex challenges with innovative, multisectoral and multidisciplinary solutions for prevention, treatment, research and recovery.

Among the key themes and topics of the conference include approaches for prevention and mitigation of associated risks and harms; effective treatment approaches for individuals and families; public health perspectives; and the convergence of gambling in gaming, mental health and behavioral disorders.

This conference also aims to highlight the valuable role that gambling and gaming operators play in fostering a culture of responsible gaming and in supporting their communities.

For more information, visit SFO’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/seagullsflockorg or website at www.seagullsflock.org.