Responsible Gaming
BCLC unveils 2023 New Horizons in Responsible Gambling conference agenda
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is gearing up for the return of its New Horizons in Responsible Gambling conference next month, focused this year on the theme of ‘reconnection’ and ‘rediscovery’.Last taking place in 2020, the annual event has been disrupted by the global pandemic…
Gamres deploys Positive Play Scale to advance DraftKings’ RG strategy
Gamres has teamed up with fantasy sports and betting business DraftKings to implement its Positive Play Scale tool and optimize safety for the operator’s players.Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the responsible gaming (RG) research and consultancy practice is the brainchild of several researchers…
PointsBet Canada receives Responsible Gambling Council green light
The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has confirmed it has accredited PointsBet Canada for three years under the RG check program.The approval was granted after thorough consideration from responsible gaming specialists and an independent accreditation panel, with a rigorous investigation into…
RGC’s Discovery Conference Kicks Off Next Week
Toronto will be the epicenter for responsible gambling discussions when the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) takes over the Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel for the latest installment of its Discovery event.
RGC teams up with thinktv for new Responsible Gambling PSA
Even with stringent market limitations on inducements, Ontario remains a hotbed for sports betting and online casino marketing. With the drastic uptick in commercials for the products, the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) hopes to inject a responsible gambling message into a landscape filled with…
RGC, Flutter partner for responsible advertising research
The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), funded by Flutter Entertainment, will conduct new research on marketing and advertising in the online gambling industry, assessing the state of play in key jurisdictions including the Ontario market.The RGC notes that the opening of the regulated Ontario…
The expansion of sports betting creates opportunities for regulation — and responsibility
By Martin Lycka
Around the world, the popularity of legalized sports betting has soared with millions of consumers betting billions of dollars, euros, and other national currencies. It is a dynamic trend that is expected to continue, with more countries, states, and provinces setting up their own…
Rush Street Interactive adopts Neccton’s player protection tools
Rush Street Interactive has become the first US-based online casino and sports betting company to adopt Neccton's player protection software.The company's BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse sites will now utilize Neccton's mentor tools to promote responsible gambling across the online casinos and…
CGA President inducted to Sports Betting HoF and other notes from SBC Summit NA
The SBC Summit North America kicked off on July 12 in New Jersey, uniting the North American gaming and betting industry with a wide range of topics discussed.We've summarized some snippets and tidbits from the Summit here.
Sports Betting Hall of Fame inductees
Canadian…
Rideau Carleton Casino owners fined $227,000 for alleged rule violations
The operator of Ottawa's Rideau Carleton Casino has been fined more than $227,000 by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for dozens of alleged regulatory violations, including "repeatedly" failing to implement, follow and enforce anti-money laundering policies and procedures.…