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Welcome to IAGR2026. We’re looking forward to four-days of insights and networking as we explore our conference theme, ’Steady Hands, Shifting Ground: Advancing regulation in a connected world’. 
Thursday October 22, 2026 8:45am - 9:15am GMT-05
Traditional responsible gambling tools often assume rational player decision-making — but neuroscience suggests otherwise.
This session introduces a new approach grounded in the brain’s stress and reward systems, exploring how AI-driven microbreaks and neuroentertainment can interrupt compulsive gambling behaviour in real time. Drawing on three years of data, the presentation will outline the Survival Optimization System (SOS) framework, share findings from Casino.NL trials, and show how mood-regulating digital resets can improve decision-making without disrupting play.
Challenging conventional RG models, this session offers a science-backed case for reframing responsible gambling as both a regulatory priority and a strategic advantage.
Speakers
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Dr. Mary Donohue

Founder & CEO, The Digital Wellness Center
Dr Mary Donohue is a renowned figure in digital psychology and mental health, serving as the Founder and CEO of the Digital Wellness Center (DWC). Her dedication to the field was sparked by witnessing her brother Tim’s challenges with online betting, motivating her to develop preventative... Read More →
Thursday October 22, 2026 8:45am - 9:15am GMT-05
Fontenac Ballroom

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