Building from the ground up: how the Gamesys Foundation is at the forefront of the new social responsibility drive by operators
EGR Compliance talks to Gamesys Group chairman and trustee of the Gamesys Foundation Neil Goulden about the not-for-profit organisation's first year in operation and how charity should begin at home for gambling firms
EGR ComplianceEGR Compliance: It’s been a year since the Gamesys Foundation began, what’s been the biggest success for you in that time?Neil Goulden (NG):EGR Compliance: The Covid pandemic has affected every facet of modern life. How much has it challenged the foundation’s objectives, particularly around things like helping mental health charities?NG:EGR Compliance: Gamesys is becoming known in the industry for things like increased safer gambling interactions and its stance on responsible gambling measures, which have come to prominence during the pandemic, how have these policies been influenced by the work of the foundation?NG:EGR Compliance: Last year Gamesys was awarded operator of the year at the EGR Operator Awards. In your opinion, does this success vindicate the benefits of a more sustainable approach to both players and sustainability in general?NG:EGR Compliance: Do you have any information on what Gamesys employees in general think of the work of the foundation?NG:EGR Compliance: What are your plans for the remainder of 2021 and the foundation’s objectives going forward?NG: