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Dr Mary Donohue: navigating the crossroads – prohibition or progress?

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Ahead of an expert panel session this Friday, Digital Wellness Centre CEO Dr Mary Donohue offers up this thought-provoking blog. The online industry, she warns, faces a challenge in showcasing its proactive strides towards safeguarding player well-being and enhancing the overall gaming experience.  In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and digital entertainment, the online gaming industry stands at a pivotal crossroads.…

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Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association names George Rover executive director

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The Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association has appointed former regulator George Rover as Executive Director. Rover’s storied career includes a stint with the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, when online casino sites were launched in the state in 2013. “In the spirit of collaboration – whether it be with state regulators, politicians, legislators or online gambling operators, I look…

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Sports Betting Activities Survey April 2023

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has released the results of a survey conducted by Opinion Diagnostics, a Boston-based polling and market research firm. This Sports Betting Activities Survey assessed the behaviors and opinions of 18-22-year-old adults across the country. NCAA President Charlie Baker commissioned the survey to establish a new baseline of sports betting…

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What mainstream media doesn’t get about sports betting

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Following on from the New York Times articles on the industry’s advertising practices, operators, and the industry as a whole in the US have been under fire as sportsbook advertising becomes more and more ubiquitous across the states. How accurate is this reporting? And what, if any, responsibility should the industry take over this? In…

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Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show – Bill Pascrell

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There are many dynamic duos. Bert and Ernie. Batman and Robin. Sonny and Cher. For US online gambling, you could arguably put Entain SVP American Regulatory Affairs & Responsible Gambling Martin Lycka and Princeton Public Affairs Group’s Bill Pascrell III on the list. The two joined forces at SBC Summit Barcelona for a live version…

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Managing player risk through tech

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During the pandemic, isolated player risk became an ever-present concern, but what does the evidence show in terms of problem gambling increasing or decreasing? What technologies are available to monitor and identify player trends in real-time? What are the flaws in the present and future solutions?Speakers:Paul Foster, CEO, Crucial ComplianceMary Donohue, CEO, Digital Wellness CenterRasmus…

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DHHS Problem Gambling Services 20/21 Strategic Plan

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In 2005, Nevada introduced legislation to expand its approach to legalized gambling by investing in the development of problem gambling treatment and prevention systems. The legislation resulted in the creation of a Revolving Account for the prevention and Treatment of Problem Gambling and an Advisory Committee on Problem Gambling (ACPG) to advise the Department of…

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