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Opinion: Former NJ regulator on shifting the RG focus to the unregulated market

by SBC Americas September 24, 2024

September 24, 2024 4 minutes read

Image: Jessica Yurinko Photography Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360)is a leading global technology and consultancy firm specializing in comprehensive integrity and compliance solutions for the gaming industry, formed earlier this year …
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Several states fall short of player protection standards in NCPG report

by SBC Americas September 20, 2024

September 20, 2024 3 minutes read

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is evaluating how regulated sports betting markets across the country protect consumers. The NCPG has released a report, U.S. States’ Online Sports Betting …
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Regulation outpacing evidence base, according to CGA research

by Steve Hoare September 19, 2024

September 19, 2024 2 minutes read

Regulatory policies around gambling advertising are evolving at a faster rate than the accompanying evidence base, according to new research from the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA). The CGA has teamed …
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AGA releases new RG messaging evaluation tool

by Steve Hoare September 11, 2024

September 11, 2024 1 minutes read

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has launched a new Responsible Gaming Intervention Effectiveness Scale to evaluate responsible gambling messages. This scale provides academics, industry members and others interested in positive …
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Responsible Online Gaming Association creates college education campaign

by SBC Americas September 10, 2024

September 10, 2024 3 minutes read

The Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA) has unveiled a new national college responsible gambling education campaign. In partnership with EPIC Global Solutions, Kindbridge Behavioral Health and the Toronto-based Responsible Gambling …
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Wynn Las Vegas forfeits $130m for unlicensed money transmitting allegations

by CasinoBeats September 10, 2024

September 10, 2024 4 minutes read

Las Vegas casino Wynn Las Vegas (WLV), a subsidiary of Wynn Resorts, has forfeited $130m as part of a non-prosecution agreement with the US Department of Justice and the US …
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Bally’s lands three-year partnership with EPIC Global Solutions

by SBC Americas September 5, 2024

September 5, 2024 2 minutes read

EPIC Global Solutions is partnering with one of America’s largest entertainment and gaming companies. The London-based gambling harm consultancy has secured a three-year partnership with Bally’s to promote responsible gambling …
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FanDuel’s new ‘Trusted Voices’ program helps families discuss gambling

by SBC Americas September 4, 2024

September 4, 2024 4 minutes read

FanDuel has launched a new program, Trusted Voices: Conversations About Betting, to coincide with September’s Responsible Gaming Education Month. Trusted Voices is designed to equip trusted adults such as parents, …
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Gambling harassment campaign for athletes launched in Ohio

by SBC Americas September 3, 2024

September 3, 2024 2 minutes read

Ohio for Responsible Gambling is taking steps to protect student-athletes from gambling-related harm. The initiative has launched More Than A Bet, a new campaign aimed at fostering a safe environment …
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BetMGM to promote Responsible Gaming Education Month at NFL stadiums

by SBC Americas September 3, 2024

September 3, 2024 3 minutes read

MGM Resorts International and its joint-venture operator BetMGM are linking up with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to promote Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM 2024) in September. The two companies …

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