Tag: Responsible Gaming
Massachusetts lawmakers hear testimony on prop bets, legalization of igaming
Angel Benitez saw so much sports betting among his fellow high schoolers that he thought it was worth doing a survey as a class project.... more
More than 100 organizations unite to demand ban on online gambling in South Africa
In a historic show of unity, 107 organizations from South Africa’s labor, civic, faith-based, and welfare sectors have signed the Civil... more
As cashless gaming spreads, how are Nevada regulators making sure it’s safe?
Is cashless gaming a boon for casinos? Could it result in more problem gambling? There is no clear answer to either question, but those in... more
1-800-GAMBLER helpline faces dispute over data collection
The national problem gambling self-help line, 1-800-GAMBLER, has been the subject of a legal dispute for the past several months. Now, a... more
New York congressman advocates for SAFE Bet Act after NBA scandal
Congressman Paul Tonko, who represents Saratoga County, has renewed his push for the SAFE Bet Act following a gambling scandal that rocked... more
Northern Nevada HOPES launches outpatient program for problem gambling
Northern Nevada HOPES says it is launching an outpatient program for problem gambling. The new program will address a wide spectrum of... more
UK lawmaker warns of gambling boom in poorest areas as new report exposes rise of adult gaming centres
The Social Market Foundation (SMF) – an independent cross-party public policy think-tank based in Westminster – published a report... more
Inside the fight For 1-800-GAMBLER: As betting soars, an addiction helpline is torn apart
As sports betting became ubiquitous, so did one phone number: 1-800-Gambler. The helpline digits appear in fine print on gambling ads and... more
New York State Gaming Commission pitches more problem gambling intervention from gaming operators
At the Capital on Wednesday, the New York State Gaming Commission Executive Director asked lawmakers if the current approach to problem... more
Ohio governor: MLB working with operators to ban baseball ‘micro prop’ bets
Major League Baseball is working with gambling companies to ban “micro prop” betting from the sport, Gov. Mike DeWine said in... more
