Responsible Gaming
Sports Bettors More At Risk of Problem Gambling Than Other Gamblers, Says Study
A new study published by the University of Guelph has found that sports bettors are exponentially more prone to develop problem spending habits than other gamblers.The study, led by professor of psychology Harvey Marmurek and co-authored by Master’s students Katrina Olfert and Alysha Cooper,…
BetRegal Is Looking Ahead Eagerly But Responsibly
By Tom NightingaleWhen it comes to the potential growth of sports betting in Canada this year and beyond, Canadian operators are looking to position themselves at the front of the queue.BetRegal, the latest member of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA), is no different.“We’re…
Atlantic Lotto Plans Bigger-Bet Online Casinos for P.E.I. and Nova Scotia
The Atlantic Lottery Corporation says it's preparing to expand a new online casino to allow play by residents of Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia, after quietly launching a site New Brunswickers could access in August 2020.That website allows New Brunswick residents to gamble up to $500 on a…
Future-proofing the gambling industry
You’ve likely heard the expression before, ‘future-proofing’ — but what does it mean and how does it apply to the gambling industry? Wikipedia defines the term as “the process of anticipating the future and developing methods of minimizing the effects of shocks and stresses of future events.”…
Shelley White, CEO, Responsible Gambling Council
Shelley White is one of Canada’s foremost visionary leaders who has dedicated her life and career to empowering organizations that create better futures for thousands of people in their communities. In 2017, she became the new CEO of the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), an independent…