The International Center for Responsible Gaming recently announced a $200,000 grant from the Caesars Foundation to support research and education programs aimed at reducing gambling-related harm and enhancing responsible play initiatives.
This grant will pay for a range of ICRG programs, including $180,000 dedicated to competitive research grants and educational dissemination focused on topics such as the biological and psychological mechanisms of gambling, co-occurring mental health conditions, treatment innovation, public health messaging and the effect of gambling-related policies.
An additional $20,000 will support the 26th annual ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction.
“This generous commitment from Caesars Foundation underscores their ongoing leadership in corporate responsibility and dedication to advancing the science of responsible gambling,” ICRG President Arthur Paikowsky said in a statement. “Together, we are helping ensure that policies, treatment options, and prevention strategies are rooted in rigorous and independent scientific evidence.”
Caesars Entertainment has made donations to the ICRG since 1997, with Caesars Foundation donations beginning in 2022. The company celebrated 35 years of its responsible gaming program during Responsible Gaming Education Month in September.
“We are proud to support the ICRG in their ongoing research and education on problem gambling,” said Caesars Entertainment Senior Vice President for Corporate Social Responsibility and Internal Communications Kiersten Flint. “Our partnership with the ICRG spans more than 25 years, and we are honored to fund their important work. At Caesars, we prioritize making our responsible gaming policies and programs accessible to all of our customers. The ICRG’s high-quality research on gambling disorders and responsible gambling helps us and others prevent gambling-related harm.”
The partnership aims to benefit the more than 2 million Americans living with gambling addiction, as well as the estimated 5 million experiencing gambling-related harms. ICRG will measure impact through academic publication, policymaker engagement and industry adoption of evidence-based practices.
