Irish Greyhound Board encouraging awareness as Responsible Gambling Week begins
The Irish Greyhound Board is encouraging all of its betting customers to gamble responsibly as Responsible Gambling Week 2018 gets underway.
6,000 customers and 300 staff across 16 tracks nationwide will be participating during RG Week, which runs from November 1st – 7th.
The IGB joins the Irish Bookmakers Association, the Gaming and Leisure Association of Ireland and several English Football League clubs in supporting the initiative.
Director of Tote Wagering with the Irish Greyhound Board, Joe Lewins, commented: “We’re delighted to be supporting Responsible Gambling Week 2018, a very worthwhile initiative. We would encourage visitors to Irish greyhound tracks at all times, but particularly this week, to be very mindful of only spending what you can afford and to set limits for both time and money when gambling. Gambling, when done in moderation can be an enjoyable pastime, and it’s important it stays in moderation. Visitors to our tracks this week will notice the IGB’s commitment to responsible gambling.”
CEO of the Irish Greyhound Board, Gerard Dollard, commented: “It’s very important that people are aware of not only how to gamble responsibly, but of the tools that are out there to help people to do that. It is also imperative that people in need of help know where to find it, which is what the IGB, along with a number of other organisations, will be doing its very best to promote this week. The IGB Strategic Plan 2018-2022, launched earlier this year, targeted competing within the betting industry as a priority for the Board. To do that, we need to demonstrate ethical responsibility and to engage with others to ensure our customers are betting responsibly.”
Tips to manage responsible gambling and contact details available for those in need of help will be published throughout the IGB’s racing programmes and on its social media platforms throughout RG Week 2018.