Join Us for an Exciting Para Sports Day!

We are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity from HM Government of Gibraltar. The Ministry of Equality, Employment, Culture, and Tourism, in collaboration with Para Sports Gibraltar, invites you to participate in the Para Sports Day on Saturday, 7th September 2024, from 09:30 to 13:30 at the Tercentenary Sports Hall.

This event will feature a wheelchair basketball tournament and tasters of para badminton, sitting volleyball, and goalball. Following the tremendous success of the recent Para Sports Taster Day, this event aims to provide valuable insights into adaptive sports and promote the strength and inclusivity they embody.

Event Highlights:

Date & Time:7th September 2024, 09:30 - 13:30

Location: Tercentenary Sports Hall

Teams: 4 to 8 persons

Participation Fee:£50.00 per team (all proceeds go to Para Sports Gibraltar)

Registration Deadline:14th August 2024

Registration Email: meect@gibraltar.gov.gi

This day is more than just sports; it’s about raising awareness, fostering team spirit, and supporting a noble cause. By participating, you will experience the thrill of adaptive sports while contributing to a broader understanding and appreciation of the abilities of individuals with disabilities. It's also an excellent opportunity for team building with family, friends, or colleagues.

Why You Should Participate:

1. Raise Awareness: Help promote understanding and inclusion of individuals with disabilities.

2. Team Building: Strengthen bonds with colleagues, friends, or family.

3. Support a Cause: All proceeds from the event support Para Sports Gibraltar.

4. Enjoy and Have Fun: Experience the joy and excitement of adaptive sports in a supportive environment.

We believe this event will be a rewarding and memorable experience for all participants. Your involvement will help break barriers, push limits, and celebrate the incredible capabilities within our community.

To secure your team's spot, please register your interest by emailing meect@gibraltar.gov.gi by 14th August 2024.

We are excited to invite our members to our End of Summer Party! Let’s celebrate the season and enjoy a wonderful evening together.

Date: 5th September 2024
Time: 4:30 PM
Venue: Viceroy

Registration: https://forms.gle/vrrqVbn6bsPdvQNH6 

This will be a fantastic opportunity to unwind, socialize, and have fun with fellow members. 

Please RSVP by filling in this RSVP form to ensure we have everything prepared for your arrival.

The GBGA will hold the AML session on Tuesday 11 June on the top floor of the Elliot Hotel from 4pm onwards . As we did at last year's session, we would like to invite you to stay on after the meeting for drinks and canapes. 

The content for the AML session is being developed and we will notify those who have registered as soon as this has been discussed. 

Please register for the event HERE. 

Data Protection Cyber Security Conference scheduled for April 17, 2024. This full-day event, tailored for GBGA members, promises insightful presentations and engaging workshops on critical cybersecurity topics.

Event Details:

Date: April 17, 2024

Time: 9:30 am - 5:30 pm with a networking event held at 5.30pm

Location: The Sunborn, Gibraltar

FREE and Exclusive for GBGA Members

Agenda:

The agenda:

• Breakfast shall be provided as from 09:00;

• GBGA Chairman Nigel Birrell, and Gibraltar Gambling Commissioner Andrew Lyman shall provide speeches to open the workshop at 09:30;

• The GRA will deliver presentations on the following topics during the morning:

• Targeted Social Media Marketing;

• Cookies;

• Ransomware; and

• Credential Stuffing

• Lunch shall be provided at 13:00 at the Sunborn’s ‘Barbary Restaurant’;

• Other than the for the first topic, the afternoon’s session (starting at 14:30) will not feature any regulatory bodies in attendance to allow Members to discuss topics in an environment more akin to a ‘Chatham House Rules’ environment.  Topics for the afternoon session include:

• The use of ‘AI’ in the remote gambling industry (including the use of ‘Generative AI’) – jointly presented by the GRA and GBGA Member representative Anne-Claire Dubois (Bally’s Interactive VP Group Privacy & Data Protection);

• Cookies (the operator experience) – presented by GBGA Member representatives Sharon Crippin (Betfred’s Group Data Protection Officer), Anne-Claire Dubois (Bally’s Interactive VP Group Privacy & Data Protection), and Joe Gaunt (Evoke’s Group Data Protection Officer); and

• ‘Single Customer View’ in Great Britain, and ‘White Paper’ derived consultations in Great Britain with data protection connotations – presented by GBGA Members representative Joe Gaunt (Evoke’s Group Data Protection Officer), and Steph Wong (Head of Policy at the ‘Betting and Gaming Council’ (BGC)).

• Following closing remarks at around 17:00 / 17:30, we shall head to the Sunborn’s ‘Gastro Bar’ for the after event social with drinks and canapes.

Register for this exclusive event designed to empower GBGA members with the latest insights into data protection and cybersecurity. 

Join us and Centre of Excellence in Responsible Gaming (CERG) for European Safer Gambling Week 2023 Conference ! 🎉

📅 Date: 14th November 2023
🕒 Time: 13:45 PM (Registration to start)
🏢 Venue: University of Gibraltar
Safer Gambling Week 2023 brings you a conference like no other - "Safeguarding Gambling Industry Employees against Problem Gambling." This event is a must-attend for anyone involved in the gaming industry, and it promises to be both enlightening and insightful.

Schedule:
13:30 - Free Transfer buses leave from Europort and Ocean Village (PLEASE RSVP)
13:45 - Registration
14:00 - Opening speeches by distinguished speakers: Nigel Feetham KC Feetham (Minister for Justice, Trade and Industry)
Nicholas Macias (Secretary General, Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association)
Zsolt Demetrovics (Chair of the Centre of Excellence in Responsible Gaming - University of Gibraltar)
🔍 Event Highlights:
14:20 - "Gambling at the Workplace" by Zsolt Demetrovics (University of Gibraltar)
14:40 - "Bet on Safety: Best Practices for Protecting Employees from Gambling-Related Harm in the Industry" by Markus Neubauer (Lottoland)
15:00 - Coffee break
15:15 - Engage in a roundtable discussion with industry experts:
Andrew Lyman (Executive Director, HM Government of Gibraltar’s Gambling Division and Gambling Commissioner)
Pedro Romero (PHD Candidate at the Centre of Excellence in Responsible Gaming, Director at 'BetBlocker,' and 'Safer Gambling' Consultant)
Ralph Lichtmannegger (Chief Compliance Officer, Mansion)
Moderated by Nicholas Macias (Secretary General, Gibraltar Betting and Gaming Association)
16:30 - Wrap up the day with a networking event at Bistro Point
18:00 - Transfer buses leave back to Europort and Ocean Village

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute to safer gambling practices in the industry.

RSVP

The International Webinar Series on Gambling policies and regulations, jointly organized by the University of Gibraltar and Yale University, is proud to present its seventh installment. As a global platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, this webinar series aims to delve into the complexities of gambling policies and regulations across different jurisdictions. Expert speakers from academia, industry, and regulatory bodies will share their insights and experiences, providing valuable perspectives on topics such as responsible gambling practices, legal frameworks, and consumer protection measures. This webinar is a valuable opportunity for professionals and enthusiasts alike to stay informed about the ever-evolving landscape of gambling policies and regulations worldwide. Join us as we explore the multifaceted nature of this important global industry and uncover strategies for its responsible and sustainable development.

International Webinar Series: Gambling policies and regulations Tickets, Mon 13 Nov 2023 at 15:00 | Eventbrite

Networking and Social with the GBGA.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be having our first social event in September.

If you are a member of the GBGA and would like to attend and have not received a direct email please feel free to get in touch at Marketing@GBGA.gi.

International Webinar Series on Gambling – Treatment for Gambling Disorder and Other Behavioural Addictions

Date: Monday, 18th of September, 2023

Time: 15:00-16.30 am (CEST)

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/international-webinar-series-treatment-for-gambling-disorder-tickets-712810895577?aff=oddtdtcreator

The GBGA would like to invite you to an AML Committee meeting at the Gibraltar Finance Centre’s boardroom at Suite 761, Europort on Monday 5 September 2022 in which the The Gambling Commissioner will, as part of its ongoing engagement with the GBGA, directly address the GBGA’s AML Committee on several topics and themes of an AML nature.

The meeting will start at 10am with a light breakfast from 09:30.
We will also provide video conference facilities for those who cannot attend in person, and we will provide dial in details via email before the end of the week.

Please RSVP to let us know whether you and any of your colleagues will be attending and whether you will do so in person or via video conference.

We will be maintaining contact with the Gambling Commissioner throughout this week as regards this meeting. Please feel free to let us know if there are any points other than the three above that you would like to add to the meeting on Monday.