Casino self‐exclusion programmes: A review of the issuesFootnote¹

This paper would not have been possible without the help of many individuals in Canada and around the world. In particular, the authors wish to thank the following individuals for their contributions to this paper: Rhys Stevens (Alberta Gaming Research Institute Librarian, University of Lethbridge); Scott MacFarlane (Corporate Relations, British Columbia Lottery Corporation); Garry Acres, Cecil Chung, and Jan Desnoyers (Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission); Doug Casper (Saskatchewan Gaming Corporation) and Sarah Burns (Casino Regina); Clara Clarke and Kelly Langevin (Manitoba Lotteries Corporation); Susan Ramondt (Ontario Liquor and Gaming Commission); Daniel Dubeau (Director‐Problem Gambling Research and Prevention Department, Loto Québec); Joel Baltzer (Manager‐ Policy and Research, Nova Scotia Alcohol and Gaming Authority); Koos Paauw (Vice‐President of Security and Risk Control, Holland Casino); Eric von Vandelen (Secretary to the Board, Netherlands Gaming Control Board); Pieter Remmers (European Association for the Study of Gambling‐ the Netherlands); Julian Richfield (Sun International Casinos, South Africa); Goran Wessberg (Svenska Spel, Sweden); Joerg Haefeli (Careplay, Switzerland); Marvin Steinberg (Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling); and Jan McMillen (Australian Institute for Gambling Research).

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