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Underdog first US gaming operator to adopt Sportradar’s RG AI tool

Underdog has become the first U.S. gaming operator to sign on to use Bettor Sense, the AI-powered responsible gaming tool offered by Sportradar.Through a...
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NJ court orders NCPG to cease using 1-800-GAMBLER helpline

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has been ordered by a New Jersey Superior Court judge to stop using the 1-800-GAMBLER phone number...
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Birches Health raises $20M to support gambling addiction treatment

Birches Health received a fresh injection of capital, allowing the behavioral healthcare company to scale infrastructure and secure partnerships nationwide.The provider of specialized...
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UNLV gaming institute names second round of ESPN Research Fellows

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) International Gaming Institute (IGI) has announced the second round of annual ESPN Research Fellows.ESPN partnered with UNLV...
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New Jersey to establish mandatory RG standards for operators

New Jersey's gaming regulator is ready to up the ante on the player protection measures it requires from its licensed operators.The NJ Division of...
NCAA sign as the organization investigates 13 former student-athletes for betting violations.

NCAA probe finds 13 former basketball players violated betting rules

The NCAA is poised to take action against another group of men’s college basketball players who are accused of violating the organization’s sports betting...
NCAA basketball as the organization bans three players.

Three former Fresno State basketball players receive NCAA ban for betting

Three men’s college basketball players had their NCAA eligibility permanently revoked on Wednesday following an investigation by the organization into gambling-related infractions.Three former Fresno...
Military personnel as Kindbridge Research Institute launches a new initiative in Colorado.

Kindbridge Research Institute offers initiative to Colorado service members

Active duty service members and veterans in Colorado are being provided with mental health and responsible gambling resources with the launch of a new...
LA Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston being carted off injured during an NFL preseason football game against the LA Rams at SoFi Stadium, Aug. 16, 2025.

FanDuel and ESPN Bet latest sportsbooks to add NFL injury refund measures

Two more U.S. sportsbooks have hopped on the bandwagon and introduced measures designed to allow NFL bettors to protect their bets in the event...
Keith Whyte, formerly of the NCPG and now a FanDuel advisor

FanDuel recruits ex-NCPG chief Keith Whyte as RG strategist

FanDuel has marked Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM) with a major personnel hire, recruiting former National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) chief Keith Whyte...

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How state regulators can adapt to fighting illegal gaming in digital age

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Fighting the massive unregulated and illegal gaming market presents a daunting challenge for state-level regulators.As discussed at this month’s SBC...
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Five questions with PrizePicks head of RG Phil Sherwood about responsible gaming

Following up on recent discussion around responsible gaming and player protection at this month's SBC Summit Americas in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., SBC Americas spoke...
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SBC Summit to examine what effective player protection looks like in practice

As expectations around player safety continue to evolve, operators face increasing pressure to detect signs of gambling-related harm earlier and implement more effective interventions....
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SBC Summit Americas 2026: Big topics and lasting connections

SBC Summit Americas 2026 welcomed industry professionals from across North and Latin America last week, with discussions around prediction markets and a series of...