Empowering Responsible Gaming: Turks and Caicos Gaming Control Commission Takes Global Strides at Prestigious Annual Conference

August 15^th, 2023, Providenciales – The Turks and Caicos Islands Gaming Control Commission () proudly announces its active participation in the 37th annual National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling. The conference is recognized globally as the oldest and largest gathering of its kind to engage stakeholders in the Gaming Industry.

Underlining its commitment to responsible gaming, TCIGCC seized the opportunity to engage with leading experts, both national and international, who possess unparalleled insights into the realms of gambling addiction and responsible gambling.

A highlight of the TCGCC’s participation was a constructive dialogue held with the Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, Keith Scott Whyte. The discussions centered around pioneering responsible gaming initiatives tailored to the unique context of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Addressing the broader scope of NCPG’s international contributions toward responsible gaming, particularly with regard to the Turks and Caicos Islands, Director Keith Whyte emphasized, “There’s a lot of best practices that we have and that we’ve developed over the past 50 years that we can mix with the community and gaming activities, that will be applicable to the Turks and Caicos Islands”.

Offering insights into the partnership’s significance, Leonardo Lightbourne, the Responsible Gaming Coordinator, underscored, “Our affiliation with the esteemed NCPG will assist the Turks and Caicos Gaming Control Commission’s quest to meet the global standard in addressing problem gaming within our jurisdiction. We welcome the collaboration with Keith and his team as we shape a robust framework for fostering responsible gaming awareness across the nation.”

To foster initiatives and programs geared toward sensitizing the community against problem gaming, the TCIGCC extends a cordial invitation to the public to actively participate in the ongoing survey geared towards comprehending the prevalence of gambling addictions and the efficacy of responsible gaming methodologies in the country. The survey is an essential tool for gathering insightful data and is reachable via a QR code scan or the given website.