Grand Opening of Responsible Gaming Resource Centre at OLG Slots at Ajax
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Responsible Gambling Council centres now in all 27 OLG Slots and Casinos

AJAX, ON, April 9 /CNW/ - A new Responsible Gaming Resource Centre (RGRC) launched today at the OLG Slots at Ajax Downs. Jon Kelly, CEO, Responsible Gambling Council (RGC); Larry Flynn, Senior Vice President, Gaming Division, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG); Joe Dickson, MPP for Ajax-Pickering; Ajax Mayor Steve Parish and Erin Soulliere, General Manager, OLG Slots at Ajax Downs participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening.

The centre provides patrons with information about safer gambling practices, assistance and referrals for help, if necessary. RGRCs have expanded their services from two locations to all 27 locations in OLG casino and slots venues across Ontario.

"There is widespread consensus in Ontario about the importance of awareness and problem gambling prevention programs," said Jon Kelly, CEO, RGC. "If you want to talk to gamblers, it makes great sense to have information services available where people actually gamble."

The centres are operated and staffed by independent problem gambling prevention specialists from the Responsible Gambling Council, a non-profit organization specializing in prevention strategies. Information provided to the RGRC staff is confidential. OLG provides free space in the venue and funds operating costs.

"OLG is proud to play an active role in helping develop the Responsible Gaming Resource Centre at OLG Slots at Ajax Downs and at all our 27 facilities," said Larry Flynn, Senior Vice President, Gaming Division, OLG. "This is one of the ways we're working to provide our players with valuable problem gambling prevention information and easy access to professional supports and community resources."

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For further information: Susan Saundercook, Communications Specialist, Responsible Gambling Council, [phone] ext. 230, [email protected]