Establishment of Jersey Problem Gambling Website by Gordon Moody Association

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A decision made (03.08.2009) to agree to the establishment of a Jersey problem gambling website by Gordon Moody Association.

Decision Reference: MD-E-2009-0141
Decision Summary Title :	Establishment of Jersey problem gambling website by Gordon Moody Association		Date of Decision Summary:	30.07.2009
Decision Summary Author:	Director of Regulatory Services		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title :	Establishment of Jersey problem gambling website by Gordon Moody Association		Date of Written Report:	29.7.09
Written Report Author:	Director of Regulatory Services		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Exempt 3.2.1(a) xiv & (b)
Subject: Establishment of Jersey problem gambling website by Gordon Moody Association
Decision(s): The Assistant Minister agrees to the establishment by the Gordon Moody Association of a dedicated Jersey website to offer assistance to any local problem gamblers or their dependents and to progress with relevant health professionals the assessment of training and counselling services if demand arises.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Assistant Minister is mindful that the Island has no dedicated problem gambling service.
Resource Implications: The establishment of the website will be at nil cost. Should the site generate sufficient traffic to justify a more permanent and physical presence then this is estimated to have a cost of £500 per month. This cost is unlikely to occur during 2009.
Action required: The Director of Regulatory Services to contact the CEO of the Gordon Moody Association to progress the development of the website.
Signature: Connetable L. Norman		Position: Assistant Minister
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):