MGC expresses concern over low RG tool uptake
Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MCG) Chair Catherine Judd-Stein has expressed her concern that there is a low take up of responsible gambling tools from consumers...
MyStride Positive Play: using gamification to enhance player protection
When thinking about player protection, orthodoxical thinking may err towards preventing players from using gaming platforms. After all, therein the game lies potential dangers...
New York establishes voluntary self-exclusion register
The New York State Gaming Commission has announced the formation of a voluntary self-exclusion register to protect players across the state.Developed in association with...
MLB, NBA, and NHL launch new responsible gambling PSA
A trio of major leagues are uniting together for the release of a new responsible gambling campaign targeted at US bettors.The NHL, NBA, and...
ESPN links with UNLV for responsible gambling research and education
As Penn Entertainment gets ready to push the launch button on ESPN BET, the network is ensuring that it becomes a thought leader in...
PointsBet fined CA$150K for RG failings in Ontario
According to an announcement from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), PointsBet allowed a Canadian customer to lose CA$500,000 in the span...
Major affiliates band together to form responsible gambling group
A new group of US gambling affiliates is essentially banding together to become The Avengers of responsible gambling.The new group is called the Responsible...
Video: Lycka and Pascrell warn operators to stay ahead of RG issues
There are many dynamic duos. Bert and Ernie. Batman and Robin. Sonny and Cher. For US online gambling, you could arguably put Entain SVP...
NCPG agility grants focus on educating students about gambling risks
This week the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) announced the latest recipients of the group's agility grants. This round doled out $176,000 to...
PGCB issues $73k in fines for social responsibility failings
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued three fines totaling $73,000 for social responsibility failings from its licensees.Stadium Casino Westmoreland RE, LLC, operator of...
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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...
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...
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....
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...