The gambling industry is facing calls to address sexism in the light of revelations about a conference featuring pole dancers, a Playboy-themed show and hostesses who reported being harassed. In a speech on the eve of the conference, Harrison said the regulator was considering boycotting an event at which women were “expected to wear nothing more than swimsuits”. They cannot.”Women in the gambling industry also criticised the events witnessed at the conference, but said broader change was needed in the industry. “We, as an industry, need to address these fundamentals rather than just focus on the window dressing of toning down conferences. Clarion, organiser of the ICE Totally Gambling event, said in a statement on Wednesday: “ICE London has been working with the European Casino Association to encourage respectful representation of women on exhibition stands.

Source: The Guardian February 08, 2018 19:45 UTC