Tag: Responsible Gaming
UNLV study finds ties between sports betting and binge drinking
Walk into any casino’s sports book, especially on a big event day, and two things are true. There will be people betting and many of the... more
Dutch responsible gambling report sees slide in extreme player losses
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has reported a positive effect on responsible gambling as a result of the Netherlands’... more
Swiss Casino Association confirms new player protection code
The Swiss Casino Association has confirmed that every casino in Switzerland has voluntarily committed to a binding, common player... more
Illinois: Lake County allocates $800K to combat gambling addiction
Lake County allocated $800,000 in video gaming revenue to various gambling addiction social services throughout the county during... more
IGA: Mobile gaming is here, with tools to address problem gambling
Mobile and digital gambling has been a godsend for the gaming industry. With the influx of online sports betting and to a lesser extent... more
Bill to classify compulsive gambling as substance abuse passes Illinois Senate
Illinois lawmakers are working to classify compulsive gambling as a substance abuse disorder with a bill in the state capitol. If gambling... more
Wyoming Lottery COO named to national problem gambling committee
WyoLotto Chief Operations Officer Robin Medina has been named to join a national committee to support problem gambling initiatives. The... more
France’s regulator approves harm reduction action plans
France’s L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) has approved mandated industry harm reduction action plans but has ordered the... more
South Africa’s economic struggles fuel a rise in problem gambling
As South Africa faces ongoing economic challenges, a troubling trend has emerged with many citizens increasingly turning to gambling, not... more
March Madness is a season for betting, but help for problem gambling is hard to find
Gambling — online and in person — is more widely accessible in the U.S. than it’s ever been, and the industry has the revenue to... more