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Prior to problem gambling resulting in tensed relationships,
financial problems and a health hazard seek help
and turn your luck around!
Hon. Silvio Schembri
Chairman
Hon. Silvio Schembri
Hon. Silvio Schembri has been appointed as chairman of the Responsible Gaming Foundation Malta, an independent institution which was set up earlier in 2014 with the scope of helping, educating and preventing problems related to gambling. He accepted the responsibility on a voluntary basis. Mr Schembri has a MasterÔÇÖs degree in economy and as a Member of Parliament Hon. Schembri chairs the parliamentary committee for economic and financial affairs. Presently he works as an advisor for the Economy Affairs Ministry and lectures Economics studies at the University of Malta.
Mr. Francis Galea
Board Member
Mr. Francis Galea
Chief of Staff at the Ministry for the Family and Social Solidarity, born on 28th January 1953. Educated at St. Albert the Great College and obtained a Diploma in Journalism. Joined the Civil Service and worked in various Departments and Ministries, including Health, Agriculture and Fisheries, Social Security and Labour. Served as member and Chairperson on the Co-Operatives Board and worked with the local co-operatives between 1998 and 2013. He has also participated at various conferences overseas and he enjoys writing and researching. He has been the editor of the Literary Page in a leading Sunday newspaper for the past twenty seven years. He is also the author of around fourteen books.
Mr. George Debrincat (Director of Unibet)
Board Member
Mr. George Debrincat
Presently chairman of the Remote Gaming Section ÔÇô Malta Chamber of Commerce & Industry, and Chairperson of the Malta Remote Gaming Council (MRGC). Have been working in the Remote Gaming industry since the first operations started in August of 2000, and has extensive experience in the management of a local gaming company, as well as being a Key Official for more than 10 years. Have also been involved in the managing and the setting up responsible gaming within the organisation.
Carmen Nygaard
Board Member
Carmen Nygaard
Senior Probation Officer (Home Affairs and National Security) I have been working within the Depatment of Probation and Parole for the past 15 years. Also for the past 15 years I have also worked as a Youth Worker with various councils and entities. Previously I have worked as a Senior Supervisor in the Private Sector.Presently I am a member of the Offender Assessment Board as well as a member of the FES Board of Directors.
Mr. Heathcliff Farrugia
Board Member
Mr. Heathcliff Farrugia
Chief Operations Officer at the Lotteries and Gaming Authority (LGA). He is specialised in business management and operational efficiencies, and holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Leicester, UK. Prior to joining the LGA, Heathcliff spent the largest part of his career in the Telecoms Industry, specifically with Vodafone Malta, where following his early years in the Marketing division he moved to the Commercial department to occupy various managerial positions. Early in 2013 Heathcliff joined Vodafone Italy in Milan where he was appointed Customer Value Management (CVM) Manager, responsible for the overall planning and strategy of the area.
Mr. Mark Aquilina
Executive Secretary
Mr. Mark Aquilina
Executive Secretary of the Responsible Gaming Foundation, born on 3rd October 1982. Educated at Liceo Mikiel Anton Vassalli, Ħandaq and Paolino Vassallo, Paola. He later furthered his studies in customer services, economics, supervisory skills, banking operations, accountancy and legal. Mark worked for several years in the private sector before joining the public sector for the last five years occupying different managerial positions.
Getting Help
FAQs
Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions we get about gambling. If you have other queries, kindly send us an email on info@rgf.org.mt
What is gambling?
Actually there is no single, clear cut definition of what gambling is but it is widely agreed that:
- Two or more people agree to take part in the activity (usually an operator and the person who wishes to gamble)
- Normally money (the ‘stake’) is paid by the loser to the winner
- The outcome is uncertain
- The result is determined at least partly by chance
- Participation is an active experience but can be avoided by not taking part.
What is Problem Gambling?
Problem gambling is an urge to continuously gamble despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. Problem gambling is often explained by whether harm is experienced by the gambler or others, rather than by the gambler’s behavior. Severe problem gambling may be diagnosed as clinical pathological gambling if the gambler meets certain criteria. Pathological gambling is a common disorder that is associated with both social and family costs.
Can we help?
Yes everyone can help the foundation from businesses to individuals, by filling out the donation form found here ……. and forward it by email on ………………… or by post at Palazzo Spinola, Saint Christopher Street, Valletta VLT 1465, Malta.
What is the player's charter?
Players Charter is a document which was written in order to set out guidelines for both the authority personnel as well as to consumers related to gambling and standards of service.
How many Gaming Companies are registered in Malta?
During 2014 there were 360 remote online betting companies registered in Malta, 40 gaming parlors, 4 casinos and 4 bingo halls.
Campaigns
Corporate Social Responsibility
Nowadays businesses and organisations can no longer ignore certain social and environmental issues that are so dear to service users. Service users expect companies and organisations to make a positive impact on the world around them. To this end, the […]
Education Campaign
The Responsible Gaming Foundation will be working in collaboration with the Ministry for Education and Employment to raise awareness about Responsible Gaming among all year 4 students in Malta and Gozo (state, church and independent schools). This campaign will be […]Contribute to RGF
At EU level, between 0.5% and 2% of those who make use of gaming services end up with some sort of addiction. Youths are 5 times more exposed to addiction than adults. More awareness about responsible gaming needs to be fostered!
Your donation today will go a long way in helping us prevent pathological gaming, provide support to whoever suffers from it and continue to lead the search for more preventative measures. Make a donation to support responsible gaming.
You can download the form and send it together with a cheque or affect a bank transfer.
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