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How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

by SBC Americas May 10, 2024

May 10, 2024 6 minutes read

In Massachusetts, like in many states, things are changing fast in gaming. The state launched digital sports betting in March 2023 and experienced an immediate influx of sports betting products, …
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PGA of America joins AGA RG campaign following ESPN Bet partnership

by SBC Americas May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024 2 minutes read

Following the announcement of ESPN Bet as the official betting partner of the PGA Championship, the PGA of America has confirmed that it has partnered with the American Gaming Association’s …
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Player Protection Symposium: Combating responsible gambling’s identity crisis

by SBC Americas May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024 6 minutes read

Does responsible gambling have an identity problem? And if so, is that identity problem holding it back? At the SBC Summit North America Player Protection Symposium, experts suggested the answer …
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Player Protection Symposium: NCAA highlights March Madness harassment

by Steve Hoare May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024 5 minutes read

According to NCAA Managing Director Mark Hicks, the organization has a pretty clear understanding of the scope of bettor harassment on social media. Speaking to Entain’s SVP of American Regulatory Affairs & Responsible Gambling Martin Lycka as …
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SBC North America: DGE AG issues federal intervention warning

by CasinoBeats May 8, 2024

May 8, 2024 3 minutes read

The SBC Gaming Regulation and Compliance Forum gazed into the crystal ball this week, providing a closer analysis of what the future holds for igaming regulation, while urging operators to …
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NCAA counted 2K instances of bettor harassment during March Madness

by SBC Americas May 7, 2024

May 7, 2024 5 minutes read

According to NCAA Managing Director Mark Hicks, the organization has a pretty clear understanding of the scope of bettor harassment on social media. Speaking to Entain’s SVP of American Regulatory …
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SBC launches Player Protection Hub with new editor

by SBC Americas May 2, 2024

May 2, 2024 2 minutes read

SBC Media is launching the Player Protection Hub, a members-only community hub designed to share news, insight, research, education and best practices in responsible gambling. Located at www.playerprotectionhub.com, the new …
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Underdog RG chief on social norms, federal funding and much more

by Steve Hoare May 1, 2024

May 1, 2024 8 minutes read

Underdog’s VP Responsible Gambling, Adam Warrington, speaks to the SBC Player Protection Hub ahead of his appearance at the SBC Player Protection Symposium in New York next week
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Sports bettors more likely to binge drink according to the ICRG

by SBC Americas April 30, 2024

April 30, 2024 2 minutes read

Sports bettors are more likely to binge drink and consume more alcohol according to a new study from the International Center for Responsible Gambling (ICRG). Published in the JAMA Network …
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New online casino payments solution launched by Paysafe

by SBC Americas April 29, 2024

April 29, 2024 2 minutes read

Paysafe is diversifying its offerings for online casino operators. The payments platform announced on Monday the launch of Pay by Bank, a new product that allows iGaming players in America …

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