The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has confirmed it has struck up a new partnership with Dr. Jennifer Shatley, who will help to advance the organization’s research and RG Plus strategy.

Announced today, Feb. 23, the agreement came into effect last week (Feb. 13), with the Founder and Principal Consultant of Logan Avenue Consulting identified as a key component in helping the RGC to achieve its goal of enhancing the gambling industry’s player protection tools.

Dr. Shatley has accrued over 25 years of experience in the industry and is widely recognized as a global expert in the field after having led responsible gambling policy, developed and patented the industry’s first enterprise-wide responsible gaming IT application and directed the first national self-exclusion program for Caesars Entertainment.

Welcoming its newest partner, the RGC said on its website: “We look forward to collaborating with Dr. Shatley on the development and execution of RGC’s innovative research and RG Plus strategy, and know that her knowledge and experience will prove to be an invaluable asset in our continuing efforts to enhance the gambling industry’s player protection strategy and programming including training, policy and evaluations.”

Most recently, Dr. Shatley has led consulting services on all aspects of responsible gambling, including training development, policy and the initiative to create a Responsible Gaming Center of Excellence at the International Gaming Institute in Nevada.