Prepare For Social Responsibility

One of the requirements for the new Gambling Act going into effect September 1st in the United Kingdom is in the area of social responsibility. It is the desire of the Gaming Commission that the online casinos are trained to recognize problem gambling.

Gamcare, a company developed to assist in training and developing knowledge about problem gambling is already taking steps to prepare for the enactment of the new gambling forum changes. Betfair, the sponsor of the WSOPE, has used their services previously. The Social Responsibility Manager Kate Stewart says: "GamCare training has always been an important part of Betfair's social responsibility program. This new e-learning solution will enable us to ensure that all staff, across all locations, on shore and off shore can benefit from GamCare's high standards of training."

The training software consultancy Absolutely Training has been a valuable partner with GamCare's Trade Services to create the new training format. This division and new training format was developed to offer the specialized training to prepare for the social responsibility requirements of the new Gambling Act. Betfair will be amongst the leaders in signing up for the new services.

The continued use of the program and its expansion shows why companies like Betfair, grow as industry leaders, even in a difficult and ever changing legal environment.