Join us for the NASPL/WLA Responsible Gambling and Corporate Social Responsibility Seminar, being held at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park from January 7-9, 2025.

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 

 

4:00pm

Hotel Check-In 

 

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4:00pm – 6:00pm 

Registration 

 

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5:30pm – 7:00pm

Welcome Reception 

 

 

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 

 

7:00am – 8:15am

Breakfast

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7:00am – 8:15am

Registration Open 

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8:15am – 8:30am

Conference Welcome 

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• Gretchen Corbin, President & CEO, Georgia Lottery

• John Irby, Chairman, Georgia Lottery Board

• Harold Mays, Director, Illinois Lottery and President, North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries

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8:30am – 9:30am

Youth Gambling Prevention 

Protecting young people from the risks of gambling is vital. In this session, we’ll explore dynamic approaches to youth gambling prevention, from education and awareness campaigns to access restrictions, healthy alternatives, support services, and cutting-edge research. By embracing and implementing these strategies, our industry can reduce gambling’s reach among young audiences and foster a safer, healthier environment for the next generation.​

 

• Van Denton, Director of Communications, North Carolina Education Lottery 

• Christina Hemker, Consultant for Strategic Communications, Department for Public Affairs, Corporate Communications and Responsible Gaming, Westdeutsche Lotterie, Germany (Virtual) 

• Jeffrey L. Derevensky, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Director, International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High Risk Behaviors, McGill University (Virtual) 

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9:30am – 10:15am

Best Practices in Employee Training 

Equip your teams with the tools they need to champion responsible gambling. Effective employee training is key to building a positive workplace culture while enhancing performance. This session will explore strategies for developing impactful training programs, including methods for content creation, engagement, motivation, and fostering continuous learning. By implementing a comprehensive responsible gambling training program, lottery organizations can not only strengthen employee skills but also play a vital role in harm reduction. 

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• Art Mongillo, Manager for Public Affairs, Connecticut Lottery 

• Jasmine Countess, Director of Responsible Gaming, Maryland Lottery 

• Katerina Giannakakou-Razelou, Legal Manager, Responsible Gambling & Corporate Compliance, OPAP, Greece 

• Moderator: Ben Nicolls, Vice President of Corporate Accounts & Innovation, Georgia Lottery 

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10:15am – 10:30am

Networking Break  

 

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10:30am – 11:15am

Best Practices in Retailer Training 

Retailer training plays a crucial role in promoting responsible gambling, enhancing skills, and driving performance. This session will delve into best practices for designing effective training programs to equip retailers with the tools and knowledge they need.

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• Jimmie Hicks, Director of Responsible Gambling, Ohio Lottery 

• Jackie Leonard-Janes, Program Manager, Healthy Play, Atlantic Lottery Corp.

• Guy Goodacre, Retail Strategy Manager, Allwyn UK 

• Moderator: Allyson Taylor, Sales Trainer, Georgia Lottery 

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11:15am – 11:45am

Best Practices in Stakeholder Engagement 

Successful initiatives rely on meaningful stakeholder relationships. Learn how to build stronger connections with stakeholders who are invested in your RG efforts. This session will cover strategies for creating engagement programs that foster collaboration, increase commitment, and elevate the success of your responsible gaming initiatives.

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• Kate Carlson, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility & Compliance, Hoosier Lottery 

• Terry Sebastian, Director of Communications & Public Relations, Kentucky Lottery 

• Moderator: JB Landroche, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Georgia Lottery 

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11:45am – 12:45pm

Lunch 

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12:45pm – 1:30pm

Best Practices in Incentivizing Players and RG Marketing Promotions 

Unlock the power of incentives and RG marketing to drive engagement and loyalty. This session explores impactful ways to captivate players and retailers through thoughtfully designed RG promotions, exclusive activities, and creative cross-promotions. Learn how to enhance player experience, boost participation, and foster long-term loyalty through smart incentives and promotions.

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• Marlene Warner, Chief Executive Officer, Massassachusetts Council on Gaming and Health 

• Amanda Quintana, Player Health Manager, Colorado Lottery 

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1:30pm – 2:15pm

Keynote Speaker

Senator Bill Cowsert, Georgia State Senate

 

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2:15pm – 2:30pm

Networking Break 

 

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2:30pm – 3:15pm

NASPL/EL/WLA CSR Digital RG Platform Presentation 

Experience the future of global CSR in responsible gaming with an exclusive tour of the new CSR Digital RG Platform. This platform enables lotteries worldwide to implement, monitor, and evaluate their RG and CSR efforts with greater ease and insight. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how this tool can elevate your organization’s impact on responsible gaming.

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3:15pm – 4:00pm

Best Practices in Environmental Measures 

Discover how lotteries are leading the way in sustainable practices, ensuring long-term growth while balancing environmental and economic priorities. This session dives into the core pillars of sustainability: environmental protection and economic sustainability. Explore strategies for reducing pollution, conserving resources, and protecting ecosystems, as well as approaches to fostering economic growth without depleting natural resources. Learn how lotteries are evolving to meet today’s demands and safeguard tomorrow’s needs – maintaining revenue goals while championing social responsibility.

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• Ian Jameson, Head of ESG, Sustainability, Lotto New Zealand (Virtual) 

• Christian Teja, Chief iLottery Officer, Massachusetts Lottery (Virtual) 

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5:00pm – 9:00pm

Dinner/Networking Reception 

Georgia Aquarium 

 

 

 

Thursday, January 9, 2025 

 

7:30am – 9:00am

Breakfast 

 

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9:00am – 9:45am

RG From a Vendor Perspective 

NASPL Level I and WLA Platinum partners share their groundbreaking RG/CSR initiatives. This expert panel will discuss the evolving role vendors play in supporting lotteries’ responsible gaming objectives and share insights into how their growing investments are shaping the future of the industry.

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• Carla Schaefer, Vice President, Responsible Gaming, Scientific Games 

• Jade Luchauer, Senior Manager, Global Sustainability, IGT

• Rebecca Dirden Swindle, Vice President, Strategic Development, Intralot 

• May Scheve Reardon, Vice President, Government Relations, Pollard Banknote 

• Moderator: Sarah Taylor, Executive Director, Hoosier Lottery and Chair, World Lottery Association Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

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9:45am – 10:30am

RG Research 

Explore the latest responsible gambling research being conducted within the industry and individual jurisdictions. This session will highlight key facts and figures that inform decision-making and provide insights on effectively integrating RG research to maximize its impact.

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• Tory Wilson, Program Manager, National Council on Problem Gambling

• Lauren Monaghan, Responsible Play Manager, Irish National Lottery 

 

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10:30am – 10:45am

Networking Break 

 

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10:45am – 11:30am

Keynote Speaker

Tim Zulawski, President, AMB Sports & Entertainment (AMBSE)

 

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11:30am – 12:15pm

RG Influencers  

 

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• Desiree Soto, Director of Problem Gambling Services, Rhode Island Lottery 

• Victor Baez, Founder, Club Ambition Podcast, Independent Journalist & Social Media Influencer

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12:15pm – 1:15pm

Lunch 

 

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1:15pm

Departures