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This is a list of noteworthy gaming conventions from around the world. This list is sectioned by location, and each gaming convention includes the dates during which it is typically held. Dates listed are approximate or traditional time periods for each convention.

It is our pleasure to extend to you an invitation to attend the “5^th Asian Pacific Problem Gambling and Addiction Conference” (5^th APPGAC), which will be held in Hong Kong SAR, China, from 27^th & 28^th November 2020.
Following the success of APPGAC conferences held in 2005, 2008, 2011 and 2015 that attracted over 1300 local and overseas practitioners in area of problem gambling and addiction prevention and treatment, the 5^th APPGAC will provide an excellent opportunity for further understanding and generating insights into new development of innovative services incorporated with new technology with emphasis on preventive education, early identification, treatment and relapse prevention for addiction in view of the rapid societal changes and global development.
The theme of 5^th APPGAC is 'Challenges and Interventions in the era of Innovation and Technology' and the aims of this conference include exploring the service direction of addiction in Hong Kong with the involvement of different sectors; facilitating the sharing of clinical wisdom and advancement in both clinical approaches and prevention strategies incorporated with innovative ideas and new technology for problem gambling and addiction; and exchanging the results and findings of studies and researches in the area of problem gambling and addiction. The 5^th APPGAC will promote new tools, methods, most original findings and hypotheses as well as original ideas presented by new generation of scientists, researchers and practitioners.
We look forward to welcoming you at 5^th APPGAC, Hong Kong SAR, China!
Conference Secretariat
5^th APPGAC
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals

IAGA provides a collaborative forum for discussing issues facing gaming today. Since it was founded in 1980, the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) has provided a relevant, collaborative forum for discussing key issues that affect global gaming today. Supported by a membership that includes the industry’s leading attorneys. Hannu Alho, MD, PhD, is Professor of Addiction Medicine at the University of Helsinki, Research Professor at National Institute for Health and Welfare. Professor Alho is Board Member and President of International Society for Addiction Medicine. His main interests are: clinical research on pharmacological treatment of alcoholism, treatment of pathological gambling and treatment opiate. See a list of past casino and gaming conferences & trade shows. Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) 2021 Conference. International Lottery Play Summit. International Gambling Conference. He haerenga – A journey from harm to wellbeing. 24 - 26 June 2020 - Auckland, New Zealand.

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17th International Conference on Gambling and Risk Taking

The 17th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking took place at Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 27-30, 2019.

The conference dates back to 1974, when the founding figure in the gambling field, Dr. Bill Eadington, decided to convene a few dozen thinkers to discuss a topic that had received virtually no research attention. Today, this conference is recognized as the premier gathering of gambling intellectuals in the world.

Held only every three years, this conference convenes academics, researchers, and other experts from all fields, representing a diverse array of disciplines and points of view, to present their latest and most important work. More than 600 people from 34 countries took part in the last conference in 2019.

The complete Conference Program is available here. Please note that this collection contains only those conference abstracts submitted voluntarily by their authors.

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