The Crown Hotel Plaza in New Zealand will be the host site of the International Gambling Conference for 2012. This year’s event will be the 4th anniversary of the conference, marking a significant dedication to safe and responsible gambling around the world.
This year’s theme is “Shaping the Future of Gambling – Positive Change through Policy, Practice and Research”. Researchers, operators and problem gambling advocates from around the world will gather at the event to present and share their ideas about where the gambling industry is headed. Topic are likely to include online gambling, mobile gambling and regulation.
On the first day, two very influential individuals will make keynote speeches. Manuka Henare, Associate Dean of the University of Auckland Business School will speak about the link between entertainment and gambling while former rugby player Ashley Gordon will present his views on problem gambling in aboriginal communities.
Nick Xenophon will also make an appearance at the event. On February 24th, he will present his views on gambling reform, an issue that is well-known to be very important to him.
With these events and more, New Zealand’s International Gambling Conference is expected to be a an important examination of safe and responsible gambling in the country.
