New responsible gaming program to educate college students

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 3:22 PM
  • Richard N. Velotta, Las Vegas Review-Journal

With legal sports wagering available in most U.S. states, a relatively new responsible gaming group is launching a program to educate students about gambling responsibly as the college and NFL seasons kick off.

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The McLean, Virginia-based Responsible Online Gaming Association, formed in March and armed with $20 million in funding from its board members, plans to drive education and awareness initiatives aimed at consumers and the industry.

In an exclusive interview, ROGA Executive Director Jennifer Shatley, a former responsible gaming advocate for UNLV’s International Gaming Institute and a 17-year responsible gaming executive with Caesars Entertainment, said ROGA will share research and data about gambling responsibly.