Integrated resort (IR) operator MGM recently co-organised a Responsible Gaming Community Carnival, with the event aiming to raising public awareness of responsible gaming (RG) through entertaining and educational activities, and the event received a “great response” from participants, the company said in a Wednesday statement.
The carnival was held in partnership with the Macao New Chinese Youth Association and was supported by the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS), the University of Macau (UM) and the Macao Polytechnic University (MPU). The activities included stage performances and booth games on RG and financial planning, with nearly 2,000 tourists and locals participating in the carnival, the statement said.
MGM Director of Responsible Gaming Tina Wong was quoted by the statement as saying: “The implementation of RG helps make a protective shield in building Macau as a safe city, and promotes the development of the city’s tourism and leisure industry in a healthy manner. Our efforts on the promotion of RG and positive financial value will help prevent local youth from getting involved in problem gambling”
Macao New Chinese Youth Association President Wong Chi Choi added: “Since 2007, the Macao New Chinese Youth Association has been rolling out different initiatives enabling young locals to learn more about the risks of gambling disorders. We are partnering with MGM for the second year to disseminate RG information to tourists, residents and frontline gaming employees, which allows them to know how to prevent addiction and seek help when in need.”
This undated handout photo provided by integrated resort (IR) operator MGM on Wednesday shows participants in the recently held “Responsible Gaming Community Carnival”, which it co-organised.
