GLMS President Addresses Sports Betting regulators at NCPG Conference in Denver

The National Center of Problem Gambling (NCPG) has conducted its 33rd conference on July 17–20, at Denver. The conference brought together regulators and industry leaders to exchange perspectives on leading best practices to promote responsible gambling and sports integrity.

During the Roundtable session “Match Fixing & Integrity: What is the best role for gambling regulators?”, GLMS President, Ludovico Calvi set out the GLMS vision and mission and described the unique role of the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sport Competitions.

Ludovico called on sports betting regulators and operators to adopt the GLMS Code of Conduct which articulates a shared commitment to responsible and sustainable sports betting operations. Bringing that commitment to life means addressing critical topics such as: consumer protection, responsible advertising, protection of minors, conflict of interest provisions for operators and their employees, and report obligations for suspicious betting activities.

Ludovico pointed out the critical role of education and prevention in building a culture of integrity and noted GLMS’s portfolio of supports and tools in this regard available to all member organisations.

Ludovico also applauded regulators around the world who are starting to take concrete measures against illegal sports betting, contributing to sustainable, competitive and innovative sports betting that inspires public trust and meets customer demand.