Despite various sources, Indiana University researchers found that less than 40% of Indiana adults recall hearing about the state’s Problem Gambling Hotline.
The tipline, entitled “Athlete Alert Powered by RealResponse,” will give callers the ability to anonymously report issues related to sports betting.
Trade group finds 70% of sports bettors who use illegal sportsbooks thought all, or at least half, of their wagers were placed using legal sportsbooks.
The newly formed committee aims to reduce the negative effects of problem gambling, including online sports betting and land-based casinos, on communities and to promote responsible gaming.
To quell public anger & avoid a federal ban, 7 pro leagues & 2 media companies formed the Coalition for Responsible Sports Betting Advertising (CRSBA).
Report shows there were 1,492 calls placed to Ohio’s Problem Gambling Helpline in January, up from 456 calls for assistance one year earlier.
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) reported 268 suspicious sports betting incidents to authorities in 2022.
Under the pledge, BetMGM said it will include responsible gaming messaging developed by GameSense in all of its marketing and advertising.
The American Gaming Association (AGA) reported that a majority of traditional Super Bowl bettors saw a responsible gaming message within the past year.
Under S1550, NY mobile sports betting operators would be required to include messaging in their advertising about the potential harmful effects of gambling.
Bipartisan bill filed last month calls for “collaboration among prevention and treatment providers and operators” to reduce the adverse effects of problem gambling.
Ohio for Responsible Gambling’s “Pause Before You Play” campaign will educate Ohioans on the dangers of problem gambling. Sports betting starts January 1.
The #MindYourGame campaign is designed to educate students on the benefits of esports but will also support young players who may have a gambling problem.
Participants in the Real World Career Education Program, a collaboration between the university and the gaming company, will pitch their responsible gaming (RG) ideas to Caesars at the end of the semester.
Study commissioned by the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) & the gaming industry found that a person’s sex, age, religiosity, income, & living where sports betting is legal were all factors.
Americans reported more awareness of the tools available for responsible gaming and the value of legal options for gaming, even as gaming activity increases.
Major League Baseball partners with the American Gaming Association & National Council on Problem Gambling to promote a “safe, fun, and entertaining” sports betting environment.
The company is furthering its responsible gaming initiatives by signing a new ambassador and launching an RG tour aimed at college campuses across the country.
Chrissy Thurmond, Senior Director of Responsible Gaming at DraftKings, reveals more about how the company puts responsible gambling first.
The RGC in Canada releases an industry white paper calling for a nuanced & consistent approach when providing players with responsible gambling tools.