G7 - Brain Economy Summit. Full Ted Talk, Shawn Fluharty, Head of Government Affairs Play'n GO

19 June 2025 – Play’n GO, the world’s leading casino entertainment provider, were honoured to be invited to participate at the recent G7 Global Forum on Responsible Gambling and Gaming Policy, which was part of the G7 Summit in Calgary, Canada.

In attendance from Play'n GO were Shawn Fluharty, our Head of Government Affairs, and Andrew Pink, our Head of Communications & Brand.

Here, Shawn delivers his full Ted Talk style presentation on why a sustainable model for our industry is so vital in a new era of the 'brain economy' - where dopamine, dollars and data converge.

Fluharty will also be chairing the G7 executive committee on gambling policy throughout the next 12 months. Recommendations from that committee will be formally presented through policy channels, helping to define the next generation of international policy on public health, youth protection, innovation, and societal prosperity.

Play’n GO has been a vocal advocate for increased regulation in the online gaming space for many years, recently announcing it will never supply its content portfolio to sweepstakes casinos.