As well as recommending significant benchmarks for iGaming in the U.S. including a tax rate of 15-25% and fast-tracked approval for existing sports betting licensees, the NCLGS’ ideal legislative framework put forth a range of player protection measures.
One of the measures the legislators propose is that state lawmakers mandate the creation of a player health program to increase public awareness of problem gambling, promote responsible gaming and provide services for problem gambling prevention, treatment and recovery services.
Under the NCLGS’ proposal, state player health programs would be developed and administered by each state’s regulatory body and may encompass duties such as:
Developing and implementing problem gambling public awareness campaigns
Developing and implementing treatment prog..