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Industry Leaders Discuss Progress and Challenges in Safer Gambling

Personal struggles fuel the fight for safer betting. Can education and accountability turn the tide against gambling harm? Two leaders weigh in.

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Industry Leaders Discuss Progress and Challenges in Safer Gambling

The latest episode of Safer Gambling Talks has aired, hosted by Šimon Vincze, Head of Sustainable & Safer Gambling at our website. The discussion brought together two key figures from Better Change: Robert Mabbett, Engagement Director, and David Richardson, Head of Strategic Partnerships. Their conversation explored the industry’s efforts to promote safer gambling and the challenges that remain.

Robert Mabbett opened the discussion by reflecting on how far the gambling sector has come in offering safer tools and raising player awareness. He also highlighted that many working in gambling harm prevention—particularly within charities—are driven by personal experiences with depression.

The episode sheds light on the ongoing work to balance player engagement with harm prevention. Mabbett and Richardson’s insights underscore the need for better education, targeted protections, and industry accountability. Their contributions to Safer Gambling Talks add to the broader conversation on reducing gambling-related risks.

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