The National Council on Problem Gambling has confirmed it will provide $120,000 in funding across three organizations to support problem gambling prevention via their ‘Agility Grant’ program. Funded by the NFL Foundation and FanDuel, the Agility Program offers national grants to support those with problem gambling and will award over $1m over three years to expand problem gambling prevention measures across the US. “Problem gambling among youth has emerged as a significant and growing public health issue. Research has shown that prevention strategies produce the greatest impact,” said Keith Whyte, NCPG Executive Director. “We applaud the recipients of these Agility Grants for working to address problem gambling at the source and hope that this support will increase their impact on the community.” Agility rants are designed to minimize gambling harms before it can become a big issue, specifically amongst younger people, those who have never gambled before or those with limited experience. NCPG research detailed that around 60% of high-school-aged teenagers have gambled within the last 12 months, with 10-14% of those at risk of developing problem gambling habits. “We’re proud to support the NCPG’s important work through this unique program which aims to combat problem gambling, particularly in young adults and adolescents,” said Anna Isaacson, Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility at the NFL. “These Agility Grants will provide critical funds to three very worthy organizations who share our desire to curb problem gambling through proactive outreach and education.” One of the organizations that will receive funding through the NCPG grant is ‘Freedom House of Mecklenburg’ for its “Problem Gambling Primary and Secondary Prevention Curriculum Development” - a program that will incorporate problem gambling prevention curriculum into the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. Additionally, ‘Ohio in Arabic’ will receive funds for its ‘let Me Tell You Why’ campaign to raise awareness of problem gambling in the Arabic communities in Ohio ahead of the sports betting launch on Jan 1. Finally, ‘Volunteers of America Oregon’ will be awarded cash for its Peer Driven Problem Gambling Prevention Campaign targeting high school and college-age student-athletes.

NCPG provides $120,000 funding for Agility Grant program

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has confirmed it will provide $120,000 in funding across three organizations to support problem gambling prevention via...
Darren Rovell NFL betting 2022

Talking record September betting hold with Darren Rovell, Patrick Everson

When Tennessee proposed a mandatory 10% hold requirement to run a sportsbook in the state back in 2020, the industry collectively said that expectation...
BetMakers has praised the progress it has made in the North American market in the first quarter of its fiscal year 2023 (Q3 2022).

BetMakers praises North American market progress in Q1 FY23 report

BetMakers has praised the progress it has made in the North American market in the first quarter of its fiscal year 2023 (Q3 2022).The...
SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting

SportsHandle: the week that was in US sports betting

SportsHandle and friends deliver another round-up of the week’s big developments in US sports betting.Sporttrade Is A True Sports Betting Thrill RideSitting in the...
MLGCC

Prospective licensees await SWARC verdict after Maryland sports betting approval

Ten businesses seeking Maryland sports betting licenses have been approved by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC).Yesterday, October 27, online Maryland sports...
Kindred CEO Henrik Tjärnström has stated he expects profitability to occur for the company in North America by 2026.

Kindred: Positive contributions from North American operations by 2026

During Kindred’s Q3 investors call, CEO Henrik Tjärnström dived further into the operator’s current position in the North American market, stating that he expects...
Fanatics has confirmed the appointment of Orlando Ashford as its first Chief People Officer as it aims to improve its relationships across its business

Fanatics bolsters HR capabilities with Orlando Ashford CPO appointment

Fanatics has confirmed the appointment of Orlando Ashford as its first Chief People Officer as it aims to improve its relationships across its business.An...

EveryMatrix picks Internet Vikings to help with West Virginia entry

EveryMatrix has agreed to an operating hosting services partnership with Internet Vikings in the state of West Virginia.The partnership began earlier this year in...
BetMGM has bolstered its executive team with the appointment of former Penn exec Rhea Loney, who joins the company as Chief Compliance Officer

Rhea Loney appointed as BetMGM Chief Compliance Officer

BetMGM has bolstered its executive team with the appointment of former Penn exec Rhea Loney, who joins the company as Chief Compliance Officer.Loney will...
Newsom Opposes Prop 27

Newsom’s opposition the latest nail in Prop 27’s coffin

The writing is all but on the wall for Proposition 27 in California, but Gov. Gavin Newsom has nonetheless come out in full opposition...

Event News

SBC Summit Marketing track

Standing out in a crowded market: SBC Summit adds Marketing & CX Track to...

SBC Summit will explore how betting and gaming brands can cut through the noise with more distinctive, data-driven and effective marketing campaigns through its...
SBC Summit BettingStartups collaboration

SBC Summit strengthens startup focus with BettingStartups collaboration

SBC Summit has partnered with BettingStartups to strengthen its support for early-stage betting and gaming companies, with the collaboration spanning both the Startup Hub...
SBC Player Experience Academy

SBC Summit’s Player Experience Academy explores engagement and its limits

SBC Summit will put player experience under the microscope this September in Lisbon, as its Academy brings together the operators, product leaders, and regulators...
SBC Summit SBC Connect

SBC Summit 2026 rolls out structured networking, powered by SBC Connect

SBC Summit is giving delegates greater control over who they meet in Lisbon, with a new structured networking program, powered by SBC Connect, that...