Fans in legal sports betting states will see in-arena responsibility messaging thanks to the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) new public service campaign designed to educate fans and consumers about responsible sports betting practices.
The Have a Game Plan, Bet Responsibly campaign is currently live in Capital One Arena in Washington DC and T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with plans to launch in other sports betting markets soon.
Through the campaign, the AGA aims to lead the gaming industry in responsible sports betting promotion, both in key markets and nationally. The effort also focuses on bolstering responsible gaming engagement from sports leagues, teams, and other new entrants into the sports betting ecosystem.
“This is a watershed moment for sports betting in the United States,” said Bill Miller, AGA President and CEO. “Roughly 100 million Americans will be able to legally wager on sports in their state by the end of this year.
“It’s more important than ever that the gaming industry, and our new partners in the sports betting ecosystem, are proactive in equipping patrons with the tools they need to engage in these offerings in a responsible manner.”
The campaign focuses on four responsible sports betting principles. These comprise Set a budget and stick to it; Keep it social: play with friends, family, and colleagues; Be informed: learn the details of the games you’re playing; and Play with trusted licensed, regulated operators.
“By encouraging consumers to have a game plan when they wager, the industry is making good on its commitment to instill responsibility as a key tenet of every new legal sports betting market,” added Miller.
“When it comes to legal sports betting, nothing can be more important than responsibility,” said Jim Van Stone, President, Business Operations and Chief Commercial Officer of Monumental Sports & Entertainment. “Monumental Sports is proud to support the AGA’s Have a Game Plan campaign in Capital One Arena and establish a high bar for responsibility, even before legal sports betting launches in Washington, DC.”
“The Golden Knights are pleased to work with the American Gaming Association to extend our state’s longstanding commitment to responsibility by encouraging all of our fans to Have a Game Plan,” said team President Kerry Bubolz. “Gaming should always be enjoyed responsibly. We look forward to working with the AGA on educating our fans and reinforcing this messaging during our home games at The Fortress.”
