Canada’s Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has named Sarah McCarthy as its new Chief Executive Officer to replace long-serving Shelley White. McCarthy joins from Rick Hansen Foundation, where she served as Vice President, Strategic Initiatives. The RGC Board Chair Yvon Lemire stated: “Prior to her role at the Rick Hansen Foundation, Sarah was the Executive Director…
Even after hearing that no other operators were coming to the first Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) roundtable on limiting bettors, COO for Bally’s North America Interactive Brett Calaap told his staff there was no way they weren’t attending.
“I very, very much, told our team we’re coming to this meeting. And they were all like, ‘Oh, no one else is showing up.’ We’ve talked to our friends. They’re all going to bail at the last second/ And I was like, ‘Absolutely not. We’re not bailing on this.’ Now we have the power to choose what we share and what we don’t share, but not showing up to something isn’t acceptable at all, from my perspective,” Calaap said as part of a panel at SBC Summit Lisbon earlier this year.
Regulators need to lead the way for operators
Other panelists agreed with Calaap, including Princeton Public Affairs Group Partner Bill Pascrell III and Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association (ROGA) President George Rover. Both of them agreed that on their home turf..
New York State’s Responsible Play Partnership (RPP) has announced additional collaborative measures to help prevent problem gambling in the US state.
The RPP is a shared initiative between the New York State Gaming Commission, the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) to help address problem gambling, as well as ensure all gaming entities are compliant with rules and regulations and offer help to individuals who need it.
Further measures being implemented by the RPP include “providing prompt support to gamblers who find themselves in crisis, ensuring that gaming industry workers are properly trained to identify and interact with potential problem gamblers and collecting specific data from mobile sports wagering operators to better research its impact on New Yorkers”.
Discussions for the additional measures took place at the del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo earlier this week, bringing further support ..
The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) has released its 2023-24 annual report, revealing a significant boost in its RG Check accreditation and progress since the Ontario government delivered an unprecedented $9m investment to the Responsible Internet Gambling Fund. The report titled “Impact: Action Drives Change” claims that the RG Check accreditation “continues to be the most…
The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) received donations totaling $500,000 from major industry stakeholders at recent landmark events.
The ICRG said in a release that the funding underscores “a robust commitment to advancing research and initiatives in gambling disorder and responsible gambling.”
Specifically, the ICRG received a $300,000 donation from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians during the 25th ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction. The donation ceremony was marked by esteemed leaders, wich the ICRG said reflected “a community united in its dedication to fostering safer gaming environments.”
Then, at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, ICRG was presented with a $200,000 check from the proceeds of the 25th Annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic hosted by JCM Global. That event has raised over $2.8 million to date in support of the ICRG’s research into gambling addiction. ICRG’s donation was presented by leaders including JCM SVP Dave Kubajak, Associati..
Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360) is adding new talent to its business operations.
The Nevada-based consultancy company has announced the addition of David L. Rebuck as a Special Advisor. Rebuck brings a wealth of experience in compliance to IC360 having previously served as the Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement.
“We are thrilled to welcome David Rebuck as a Special Advisor to IC360,” said IC360 President Eric Frank. “The Director’s efforts in transforming New Jersey’s gaming industry, especially in internet gaming and sports wagering, makes him an invaluable resource for the company and our clients.”
During his time at the DGE, Rebuck was instrumental in navigating regulatory requirements ahead of the launch of iGaming in 2013 and the authorization of sports betting five years later. In his role at IC360, Rebuck will offer his expertise on compliance matters. He will also leverage his regulatory experience to help IC360 thrive in a dynamic gaming industry.
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International Centre for Responsible Gambling (ICRG) President and Secretary Arthur Paikowsky has told SBC Americas that lawmakers and regulators are making too many “uninformed decisions”. Paikowsky offered his insight on the current state of research and regulation in a conversation with Jessica Welman, Editor of SBC Americas, during an SBC Webinar celebrating 25 years of…
The operator-led Coalition for Fantasy Sports has unveiled a new partnership with idPair, a safer gaming company dedicated to enhancing consumer protection through research and technology.
In a release, the coalition said that the collaborative initiative will enable its operator members to establish a seamless self-exclusion solution.
The coalition is made up of Underdog Fantasy, PrizePicks, Betr and Dabbleand its mission statement is to work together to protect fantasy sports players, promote innovation, ensure responsible play, identify best practices and encourage the growth of the market.
Now, users of any of those brands’ services will be able to choose to simultaneously self-exclude across all platforms, regardless of their location. Players will have the choice on whether they self-exclude on one platform, or on all member platforms. The coalition stated it has broken new ground in the gaming industry by demonstrating high cooperation among four leading operators to raise ..
The NCAA recently held a discussion on sports betting policies and concluded that prohibitions on gambling are “ineffective” at preventing unwanted gambling. The college athletics association’s Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports (CSMAS) held an informational discussion on the topic in recent days. Committee members met in Indianapolis to discuss the possible deregulation of sports betting, which could allow student-athletes…
The former Jacksonville Jaguars employee who embezzled more than $22 million from the NFL franchise is taking legal action against FanDuel and its owner.
According to a complaint filed in the U.S. District for the Southern District of New York, Amit Patel is suing FanDuel, its owner Flutter Entertainment, Fox Corp. and Boyd Gaming for allegedly fostering his gambling addiction by incentivizing play. Patel alleges FanDuel and the other defendants in the suit “actively and intentionally targeted and preyed” on him leading him to gamble more than $20 million over a four-year period.
Patel illegally used the Jaguars’ virtual credit card (VCC) to transfer the money to FanDuel. He also spent millions on expensive gifts and trips including a $95,000 Patek Philippe wristwatch. Patel also used the VCC to spend more than $75,000 on private jets, $278,000 on vacation travel, and $47,113 on a putter used by golf legend Tiger Woods in 1996.
In the suit, Patel alleges FanDuel showered him with mo..