Responsible Gaming
Sports Betting and Responsible Gaming Discussed at SBC Summit North America
As Canada gears up to launch its revamped and expanded sports betting market, potential operators are preparing their plans. Part of that involves embracing sponsorship opportunities and partnerships with leagues, teams, media, and so forth.While advertising hookups are a tried and tested method…
IGT, Scientific Games, DraftKings Win Big at First SBC Awards North America
The inaugural SBC Awards North America were held last week on the final evening of the SBC Summit North America in New York City and DraftKings, IGT, and Scientific Games were among the big winners.Most notably, DraftKings was named the Sportsbook of the Year and BetMGM was awarded Casino…
IGT Lottery Operations Recertified by World Lottery Association
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that its lottery operations, including its ilottery program, have been recertified by the World Lottery Association (WLA) for WLA’s Corporate Social Responsibility Standards and Responsible Gaming Framework for Suppliers.Thoe responsible gaming…
IGT Releases Global Responsible Gaming Policy
International Game Technology (IGT) has released its global Responsible Gaming Policy, informing stakeholders about its programs and solutions designed to promote fair play and comply with responsible gaming regulations in all jurisdictions in which it operates.Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP, Global…
ReDiscovery: Exploring the New World of RG
For close to 20 years, the Responsible Gambling Council has played host to the pre-eminent responsible gambling conference in Toronto. Discovery brings together leaders from the global gaming stakeholders to share the latest research and innovation, engage in thought-provoking discussions and…
Atlantic Lottery Adopts Neccton’s PlayWise Player Protection Tool
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation has teamed with Austrian company Neccton to boost its player protection offerings with Neccton's PlayWise tool.Neccton was awarded the contract with the Atlantic Lottery following a public tender process in which the data science company had to demonstrate its…
CCSA Publishes New Responsible Gambling Awareness Guidelines
Recognizing the need for enhanced responsible gambling tools as Canada continues its iGaming and sports betting expansion and with casinos open again across the country, the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) has published its Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines.The aim of the…
Online Gambling in Unprecedented Times: Risks and Safer Gambling Strategies During COVID-19
The Responsible Gambling Council's Centre for the Advancement of Best Practices (CABP) has authored a report that examines the risk factors and changes surrounding online gambling during COVID-19, and recommends measures to take to address these factors.The article, written by CABP director…
Atlantic Lottery Commissions Reports on iGaming and Potential Problem Gambling
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation (ALC) has commissioned two new reports questioning a potential link between legalising online gambling and an increase in problem gambling.According to CBC News, the two reports came to contrasting conclusions about whether online gambling leads to a higher…
BCLC Licenses Responsible Gambling GameSense Program to BetMGM in Seminal Deal
BCLC has announced that GameSense, its prominent player-focused education program, will expand its support to players thanks to a new licensing agreement with leading U.S.-based online gambling operator BetMGM.The agreement marks the first time an online gambling operator in the United States…