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Tribal gaming launching shared self-exclusion program

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The Tribal Council for Responsible Gaming and other tribal gaming leaders are launching an all-in-one solution for players to self-exclude across the U.S.

Starting in Wisconsin before expanding to other states, the new Tribal-Wide Self-Exclusion Program was founded by the Council and will allow players to voluntarily shut themselves off from all participating tribal casinos in sovereign nations and territories.

The platform will be powered by idPair, whose self-exclusion software is designed to comply with local regulations, protect tribal sovereignty and effectively serve the needs of communities.

“This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to the health of our people and communities,” saidIvory Kelly, CEO of the Tribal Council for Responsible Gaming. “By tribes coming together to offer a streamlined process for self-exclusion with a technology partner that shares our values, we help people in our communities who are looking to take a break or stop gambling do so for the am..

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IBIA adds Hard Rock Digital to network of operator partners

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The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) is bolstering its membership.

Hard Rock Digital has joined the IBIA allowing the company to provide integrity data from its Hard Rock Bet operations. Hard Rock Digital has joined the IBIA’s network of more than 70 companies and 140 sports betting brands that leverage the association’s services to ensure safe and fair play.

“IBIA is delighted to welcome Hard Rock Digital to our association of leading global sports betting operators,” said IBIA CEO Khalid Ali. “Hard Rock is a major U.S. company and is another great addition to our rapidly expanding membership base, further strengthening our integrity monitoring coverage across the North American region and globally.”

Each year, the IBIA monitors more than $300 billion in handle by its operator partners. Its partners include bet365, DraftKings, Kambi, Kindred, Flutter, Fanatics and Oddin.gg.

Bally’s also recently joined the IBIA as it attempts to grow its sports betting operations..

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IWD2025: DraftKings’ Chief RG Officer Lori Kalani

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On the eve of International Women’s Day, DraftKings Chief Responsible Gaming Officer Lori Kalani speaks to Player Protection Hub about the company’s new $10m responsible gambling advertising campaign and much more DraftKings Chief Responsible Gaming Officer Lori Kalani is about to celebrate her first year at DraftKings and what better way to do it than…

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Tribes enlist idPair for national self-exclusion program

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The Tribal Council for Responsible Gaming and other tribal gaming leaders are launching an all-in-one solution for players to self-exclude across the U.S. Starting in Wisconsin before expanding to other states, the new Tribal-Wide Self-Exclusion Program was founded by the Council and will allow players to voluntarily shut themselves off from all participating tribal casinos in sovereign nations and territories. The platform…

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Michigan regulator hounds five more offshore casinos out of state

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Michigan’s gaming regulator has continued its offensive against offshore unlicensed online casinos. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has sent cease-and-desist letters to five offshore online casinos, asserting that they are breaking multiple state laws. The five sites in question are BetWhale Casino, Coins Game Casino, and Love2play Casino, all based out of Curaçao, as well as Belize-based Black Lotus Casino and Chinese site Orion Stars 777 Players. The websites…

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Nevada Gaming Control Board orders Kalshi to get out

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Nevada’s gaming regulator has told Kalshi that it cannot offer its prediction markets and event contracts in the state. The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) announced on Tuesday that it has sent a cease-and-desist letter to Kalshi, ordering the company to stop accepting business from Nevada residents by March 14. The letter asserts that the kind of event contracts that…

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Hard Rock Digital to aid IBIA in strengthening US sports integrity

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The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has welcomed Hard Rock Digital as its latest integrity partner focused on the US market.  Hard Rock Digital’s online sports betting platform (Hard Rock Bet) will now take an active role in contributing to IBIA’s betting integrity network with data feeds that will monitor for and flag potential sports betting threats.  Matt Primeaux,…

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Hoosier Lottery launches Player Health Screening tool

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The Hoosier Lottery, the official state lottery of Indiana, has launched a new Player Health Screening tool to promote positive play. The Lottery is promoting the tool during Problem Gambling Awareness Month by offering players who complete the screening the opportunity to enter a draw to win one of five Positive Play prize packs valued…

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BetMGM expands Kindbridge responsible gambling referrals nationwide

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MGM Resorts International and BetMGM have expanded their responsible gambling initiatives with an emphasis on providing critical resources, advancing research efforts, and strengthening supports for problem gamblers. BetMGM is expanding its Kindbridge Behavioural Health referral program across the U.S. with the aim of ensuring players in all of the brand’s markets have direct access to mental health services. It already offered that resource…

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Mississippi bill would raise casino tax to offset illegal sports betting

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A bill in Mississippi that would increase taxes on land-based casinos in an attempt to help offset lost revenues from illegal sports betting is making progress in the House.

HB 1881, the Integrity in Gaming in Support of Honest Taxpayers Act, would impose an additional 4% tax on gross casino revenue. That would take the casino tax ceiling in the state from 12% to 16%. Currently, 8% of casino revenues go to the state and 4% to local schools and government.

Rep. Trey Lamar’s bill asserts that the State of Mississippi is losing approximately $50 million dollars annually due to illegal gambling. The purpose of his legislation is to generate revenue that will be used to replace that lost revenue.

The bill originated in the House Ways and Means Committee, which Lamar chairs, and was approved on Tuesday. It will subsequently be read and debated in the full chamber.

The act would be effective July 1 of this year.

Local media including The Clarion-Ledger reports that Lamar said at the comm..

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