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YGAM secures leaders pledge to participate in Safer Gambling Training

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YGAM secures leaders pledge to participate in Safer Gambling Training. Industry CEOs and Directors pledge during Safers Gambling Week (1-7 November). Leaders will complete five online modules covering important topics including customer vulnerability, mental health, safeguarding, customer interaction and support services. YGam and Betknowmore's training has been awarded the prestigious City & Guilds Assured status.

YGAM secures leaders pledge to participate in Safer Gambling Training. All profits from the training will be donated to YGam and Betknowmore charities. Ian Ince, Chief Compliance Officer at Playtech is pleased to be working with YgAM and Bet knowmore UK to deploy the new training programme.

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