G2E Podcasts » Corporate Social Responsibility http://www.g2ecast.com G2E Podcasts Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:19:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 © you@yourdomain.com () you@yourdomain.com() Just another WordPress weblog you@yourdomain.com No no http://www.g2ecast.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg G2E Podcasts http://www.g2ecast.com 144 144 NCRG at G2E: Demystifying Gaming Machines: Can a Slot Machine Cause Addiction? http://www.g2ecast.com/demystifying-gaming-machines/ http://www.g2ecast.com/demystifying-gaming-machines/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:12:30 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=812 Corporate Responsibility IconMuch has been made about the nature of slot machines – can a machine inherently cause addiction or is it merely a vehicle for the manifestation of an inherent addiction in the player? No one is more interested in answering that question than the industry itself. During this session, a researcher from the field joined key industry stakeholders to explore this hot-button issue.

Moderator:
Christine Reilly, Executive Director, Institute for Research on Pathological Gambling & Related Disorders, Division on Addictions, Cambridge Health Alliance

Speakers:
Connie Jones, Director of Responsible Gaming, International Game Technology (IGT)
Rohan Miller, Ph.D, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Sydney
Kevin Mullally, General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs, Gaming Laboratories International, LLC (GLI)

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/demystifying-gaming-machines/feed/ 0 1:03:12 Much has been made about the nature of slot machines - can a machine inherently cause addiction or is it merely a vehicle for the ... Much has been made about the nature of slot machines - can a machine inherently cause addiction or is it merely a vehicle for the manifestation of an inherent addiction in the player? No one is more interested in answering that question than the industry itself. During this session, a researcher from the field joined key industry stakeholders to explore this hot-button issue. Moderator: Christine Reilly, Executive Director, Institute for Research on Pathological Gambling Related Disorders, Division on Addictions, Cambridge Health Alliance Speakers: Connie Jones, Director of Responsible Gaming, International Game Technology (IGT) Rohan Miller, Ph.D, Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Sydney Kevin Mullally, General Counsel and Director of Government Affairs, Gaming Laboratories International, LLC (GLI) Corporate,Social,Responsibility,,G2E,2009,Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no No People, Planet, Profit: CSR and the Bottom Line http://www.g2ecast.com/people-planet-profit/ http://www.g2ecast.com/people-planet-profit/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:43:09 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=816 Corporate Responsibility IconAre “green” programs just trendy window dressing or do they really make a difference? Does diversity truly strengthen a company? Who exactly benefits from a responsible gaming program? Do programs like these provide a tangible return on investment and, if not, are they justifiable when profits are in the red? Answers to these important questions are discussed during this session. Learn how to communicate the value of CSR programs, tangible or not, to shareholders, employees and the community.

Moderator:
Sue McNabb, Former Assistant Attorney General, Louisiana Department of Justice

Speakers:
Kenyatta Lewis, Director of Supplier Diversity, MGM MIRAGE
Gwen Migita, Corporate Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc.
Sheila Morago, Executive Director, Arizona Indian Gaming Association
Lori Nelson, Director of Corporate Communications, Station Casinos, Inc.

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/people-planet-profit/feed/ 0 52:38 Are ldquo;greenrdquo; programs just trendy window dressing or do they really make a difference? Does diversity truly strengthen a company? Who exactly benefits from a ... Are ldquo;greenrdquo; programs just trendy window dressing or do they really make a difference? Does diversity truly strengthen a company? Who exactly benefits from a responsible gaming program? Do programs like these provide a tangible return on investment and, if not, are they justifiable when profits are in the red? Answers to these important questions are discussed during this session. Learn how to communicate the value of CSR programs, tangible or not, to shareholders, employees and the community. Moderator: Sue McNabb, Former Assistant Attorney General, Louisiana Department of Justice Speakers: Kenyatta Lewis, Director of Supplier Diversity, MGM MIRAGE Gwen Migita, Corporate Director, Corporate Social Responsibility, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Sheila Morago, Executive Director, Arizona Indian Gaming Association Lori Nelson, Director of Corporate Communications, Station Casinos, Inc. Corporate,Social,Responsibility,,G2E,2009,Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no No NCRG at G2E: Myths vs. Evidence: The Impact of Indian Gaming http://www.g2ecast.com/myths-vs-evidence/ http://www.g2ecast.com/myths-vs-evidence/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:30:13 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=806 Corporate Responsibility IconMyths about the impact of Indian gaming on the health of tribal members, crime and economic development persist in the media. Does scientific research support these assumptions? The panel, representing a variety of perspectives, examine these myths in the light of research.

Moderator:
Christine Reilly, Executive Director, Institute for Research on Pathological Gambling & Related Disorders, Division on Addictions, Cambridge Health Alliance

Speakers:
Jacob Coin, Director, Office of Public Affairs, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Eileen Luna-Firebaugh, J.D., M.P.A., Associate Professor, University of Arizona
Kate Spilde, Chair, Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming, San Diego State University

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/myths-vs-evidence/feed/ 0 60:32 Myths about the impact of Indian gaming on the health of tribal members, crime and economic development persist in the media. Does scientific research support ... Myths about the impact of Indian gaming on the health of tribal members, crime and economic development persist in the media. Does scientific research support these assumptions? The panel, representing a variety of perspectives, examine these myths in the light of research. Moderator: Christine Reilly, Executive Director, Institute for Research on Pathological Gambling Related Disorders, Division on Addictions, Cambridge Health Alliance Speakers: Jacob Coin, Director, Office of Public Affairs, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Eileen Luna-Firebaugh, J.D., M.P.A., Associate Professor, University of Arizona Kate Spilde, Chair, Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming, San Diego State University Corporate,Social,Responsibility,,G2E,2009,Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no No NCRG at G2E: Penny Wise: Operating Responsible Gaming Programs on a Shoestring Budget http://www.g2ecast.com/penny-wise/ http://www.g2ecast.com/penny-wise/#comments Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:27:36 +0000 Rob http://www.g2ecast.com/?p=800 Corporate Responsibility IconWith budgets in the red across the country, optimization is the word of the day. But how do you trim an already small budget, as is often the case with responsible gaming programs? Industry innovators from commercial and Native American casinos in jurisdictions across the United States share their secrets for maximizing your responsible gaming dollars.

Moderator:
Christine Reilly, Executive Director, Institute for Research on Pathological Gambling & Related Disorders, Division on Addictions, Cambridge Health Alliance

Speakers:
Bill Bingham, Vice President of Table Games, Bellagio Resort & Casino
Dianna Scina, San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino
Jennifer Shatley, Vice President, Responsible Gaming Policies & Compliance, Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc.
Kelly Skindzelewski, Public Affairs Manager, Potawatomi Bingo Casino

]]> http://www.g2ecast.com/penny-wise/feed/ 0 62:36 With budgets in the red across the country, optimization is the word of the day. But how do you trim an already small budget, as ... With budgets in the red across the country, optimization is the word of the day. But how do you trim an already small budget, as is often the case with responsible gaming programs? Industry innovators from commercial and Native American casinos in jurisdictions across the United States share their secrets for maximizing your responsible gaming dollars. Moderator: Christine Reilly, Executive Director, Institute for Research on Pathological Gambling Related Disorders, Division on Addictions, Cambridge Health Alliance Speakers: Bill Bingham, Vice President of Table Games, Bellagio Resort Casino Dianna Scina, San Manuel Indian Bingo Casino Jennifer Shatley, Vice President, Responsible Gaming Policies Compliance, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. Kelly Skindzelewski, Public Affairs Manager, Potawatomi Bingo Casino Corporate,Social,Responsibility,,G2E,2009,Podcasts you@yourdomain.com no No