Busting the Myths Dave Grift – Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM)

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Busting the Myths Dave Grift – Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) & Elizabeth Stephenson – Manitoba Gaming Control Commission (MGCC)

Responsible Gaming Information Centres (RGIC) Joint project of Manitoba Lotteries Corporation (MLC) & AFM First project of its kind in North America – now copied across Canada At both Winnipeg Casinos Staffed by AFM Gambling Prevention & Education Consultants

Staff at the RGIC Provide: Information, Support and Referral to Guests Information & Consultation to Casino Staff & Managers Since December 2002 over 14,000 Casino guests and staff have accessed the RGIC’s (over 75 % for information)

INFORMATION Dispelling myths & misinformation On randomness & house advantage in casino games On how slot machines work On how much it will cost to play casino games Tips on safe gambling strategies

Prevalence of Gambling Myths with Casino Guests “You need to stay at it until the machine is ready to pay” “I’m Due” “The machine is starting to warm up” “It owes me” “It’s getting ready to pay” “My lucky machine” “you need to watch for the pattern” “I have a system” “I’ve played all day and haven’t won once” “Near miss” “That’s my money you’ve won” “The machines like him” “You’ve turned down the machines” “You have to know how to play it right” “that’s a cold machine”

Where do Myths come from? Lack of accurate information on “How Gambling Works” - Randomness - House Advantage - Independence of events - Odds - Probabilities - Volatility Normal human traits - Persistence pays off - Achieving goals - Linking of how & why things happen - Seeing patterns - Developing systems - Consistency - Positive thinking - Selective recall - Theories on how things work

= Myths Examples Random outcomes Seeing patterns Near miss Machine warming up / getting close Independence Persistence / playing of events until the machine pays Volatility Machine turned down

Busting the Myths = Busted Myths Acknowledge normal human traits as some of our best qualities but of no value playing slot machines Provide accurate information on “How Gambling Works” = Busted Myths

Providing accurate information on the Casino floor RGIC Resources: Slot Tutorial Pik-A-Card Game

Accurate information helps guests see gambling as a form of entertainment Most types of entertainment cost money (Gambling is no different)

How much are you willing to spend on your entertainment? Cost of Play Calculator (long term average cost) Volatility chart (short term experience) Video Poker hand simulator Money Management (limits, budgeting, log books)

Questions & Answers Thank you