Responsible Gaming
Ontario online betting operators cannot advertise sign-up offers
Privately-run sportsbooks in Ontario's regulated market will not be permitted to advertise online betting sign-up promotions, bonuses, or credits to consumers.While companies will still be able to provide these offers, such as risk-free first bets or matching first deposits to players, they…
CGA enters integrity agreement with IBIA
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) to provide a framework for cooperation and coordination between the two organizations on betting and related integrity issues and to…
MGM deepens GameSense integration as it strengthens RG commitment
MGM Resorts has announced a strengthened commitment to responsible gaming in what it calls "the next evolution" in enabling in-person and online players to make responsible, informed decisions.MGM Resorts and Bet MGM will introduce what it calls "the gaming industry’s most comprehensive tools"…
Leading betting integrity body IBIA launches in Canada
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), a leading global betting integrity body, is launching its integrity monitoring services in Canada and the U.S.A press release explains that the launch is being endorsed by leading U.S. operators FanDuel and DraftKings, and the integrity…
Responsible gambling: A year in review
By the Responsible Gambling Council2021 was a year of hardships and challenges for many. Globally, it feels like we’re still trying to understand the implications of a new normal. RGC's Centre for the Advancement of Best Practices (CABP) turned these challenges into opportunities by continuing…
theScore Bet becomes first to achieve RGC accreditation
theScore Bet has become the first prospective private market operator in Ontario to achieve the RG Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC).A press release notes that the accreditation is "widely regarded" as one of the most comprehensive responsible gambling…
Sportradar makes key hires, strikes CHL deal
Sports data and solutions provider Sportradar has appointed former Bloomberg executive Andrew Bimson in its newly created role of chief operating officer for North America.Bimson will manage the growth of Sportradar’s three core business areas; Betting and Gaming, Sports Entertainment (media…
AGLC simplifies access to its self-exclusion program
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) is improving access to its self-exclusion program, making it easier for gamblers to exercise greater control over their habits and gain greater access to responsible gambling tools.As of January 10, 2021, bettors who wish to enroll or renew their…
Scientific Games earns WLA responsible gaming honour
Scientific Games has been awarded the World Lottery Association’s Responsible Gaming Framework Certificate, which recognizes the company for its continued improvement in responsible gaming practices across its global lottery operations for retail and digital products and services.“In the…
New approaches to mitigating high-risk play: responsible marketing
Guardrails are often put in place to keep people within safe boundaries and to prevent harm. Can the notion of player-health ‘guardrails’ help evolve how gambling products are marketed to mitigate high-risk play and improve player-health outcomes?