Media Advisory: June 24, 2002

FTC Chairmain Muris, Congressman Wolf and Industry Experts to Discuss Online Gambling Directed Toward Children


What:

An Open Forum/Roundtable discussion on the potential dangers of online gambling directed toward children. Chairman Muris will highlight results of the FTC's informal survey of online gambling sites and will unveil a new FTC Consumer Alert, advising parents and children about the dangers of online gambling and tips to avoid them.
Who:

Representative Frank R. Wolf, 10th District, Virginia
Timothy J. Muris, Chairman, Federal Trade Commission
Dr. Rachel Vollberg, Ph.D., Board Member, National Council on Problem Gambling
Dr. Marianne Guschwan, M.D., Chair, American Psychiatric Association Committee on Treatment Services for Addicted Patients
When:

Wednesday, June 26 10:15 a.m.
Where:

The Capitol H-309
Washington, D.C. 20515
Contact:

FTC Office of Public Affairs
202-326-2180

 

 

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