Šimon Vincze, Head of Sustainable & Safer Gambling at Casino Guru, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB). This appointment underscores the increasing focus on innovative, evidence-based approaches to problem gambling.
The IGCCB is committed to addressing challenges related to problem gambling and responsible gambling by certifying professionals in gambling addiction counseling. The organization aims to raise care standards and establish rigorous competencies and ethical practices for counselors and related professionals.
Vincze joins the board as a recognized advocate for responsible gambling. His work at Casino Guru has contributed to key initiatives such as the Global Self-Exclusion Initiative and the Casino Guru Academy. As the leader of Casino Guru’s social responsibility efforts, Vincze has consistently promoted a vision for a safer gambling industry that prioritizes player well-being.
The Global Self-Exclusion Initiative, in particular, focuses on creating a cohesive approach to self-exclusion, encouraging operators to take proactive steps that benefit consumers in a player-centric way. Vincze’s new role with the IGCCB aligns with the organization’s goal of training skilled counselors to improve self-exclusion strategies and tackle broader issues of gambling addiction and recovery. His appointment further highlights his dedication to advancing safer gambling practices and supporting sustainable industry growth.
“I feel privileged to have become one of the board members of IGCCB at a time of transformation in gambling and gaming disorder treatment. The organization’s goal of increasing counselling standards around the world fits perfectly with Casino Guru’s principles of influencing positive change. I will do what I can to increase the impact of IGCCB activities through my network and projects.”
