As a Licensed Monitoring Operator (LMO) to the Queensland Club and Hotel industry, Odyssey has worked in partnership with eBet Ltd, an Australian gaming systems developer, to trial eBet’s card-based pre-commitment tool in clubs across the state. This system has been approved by the Gaming Control Committee for roll-out in Queensland and is available to clubs and casinos throughout Australia.
Odyssey Gambling – A Risky Practice
As well as being a profitable activity, gambling is often a form of problem behaviour that requires professional intervention. As such, it is important to ensure that all of our clients are made aware of the risks associated with gambling and to provide them with a safe environment to play. Free online gambling casino
The relationship between gambling and other addictions has been a growing concern for clinicians, with AOD (alcohol and other drug) users being identified as having significant co-occurring issues when engaging in problematic gambling. As such, a holistic approach to addressing the issue is needed and a number of resources have been developed. These resources include a tri-fold client handout, a waiting room poster and a wallet sized quick reference reminder for clinicians.
OHV / Licensed Monitoring Operator / Queensland LMO
As a Licensed Monitoring Operator (LMO) in the industry, Odyssey has worked in partnership with a number of companies to provide services and support to the club and hotel sector. In addition to providing a variety of monitoring and compliance services, including audits, inspections and licence renewals, Odyssey offers a range of training and education programs and is dedicated to promoting responsible gaming in the state.
Developing a suite of resources for the AOD sector
As part of our commitment to delivering the highest standards of care, we have developed a series of tools and resources for the AOD sector. These are designed to help AOD clinicians identify and support clients who may have co-occurring gambling issues. These resources have been produced with the assistance of a consortium consisting of OHV, the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction at Flinders University and the South Australian Network of Drug and Alcohol Services.
These tools will help clinicians to identify their client’s risk profile and to be more able to assess the likelihood of a client presenting with gambling problems, as well as the underlying cause of their problems. This information will enable them to provide more targeted and effective treatment.
Managing risk in the AOD sector is an ever-evolving field, and there is an ongoing need to develop and implement more effective strategies to reduce the risks associated with gambling and AOD use. The following are some of the more commonly used resources to assist AOD practitioners in ensuring they have a comprehensive understanding of the issue and can effectively manage the risks for their clients.
1.1.1 The Odyssey console
The Odyssey was the first commercial home video game console and is credited with pioneering the development of the first generation of video games. The Odyssey was launched in 1967, and was manufactured by Magnavox. It was a single console that allowed up to three players to play one of the 28 games. It was powered by six batteries and had a reset button that reset the system’s visual elements to a random position. The system came packaged with dice, paper money and other board game paraphernalia, as well as the first video game light gun that was sold separately.
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