Inside Asian Gaming

OCTOBER 2018 INSIDE ASIAN GAMING 27 (RGAR Survey), before RG policies and practices were put in place in 2009 “only 16.2% of Macau residents were aware of responsible gambling. This awareness rate then gradually increased to 63.7% in 2017.” These results can only mean a lot has been done in a short period of time. RG normally refers to policies and practices designed and aimed at preventing and reducing potential harms associated with gambling. According to the Department of Justice and Attorney-General, Queensland, Australia (2015), RG refers to “The provision of safe, socially responsible and supportive gambling environments where the potential for harm associated with gambling is minimized and people can make informed decisions about their participation in gambling.” Under ISCG, “Responsible Gambling is a practice that confines the gambling-related damage to a socially acceptable level.” When talking about RG policy framework, it must always consider harm minimization COLUMNISTS measures addressed at reducing the number of players with a gambling disorder or limiting respective gambling activity. No less importantly, it should also consider the principle of informed choice (or informed When talking about RG policy framework, it must always consider harmminimization measures addressed at reducing the number of players with a gambling disorder or limiting respective gambling activity. No less importantly, it should also consider the principle of informed choice.