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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...
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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...
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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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Underdog launches $1M RG initiative called GuardDog

Daily fantasy sports group Underdog is beefing up its responsible gambling efforts on several fronts, including the launch of a new $1 million investment...
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New Jersey problem gambling rates 3x national average

The rate of high-risk problem gambling activity in New Jersey is around three times higher than the national average, according to new research.  Research funded...
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Gamewise slapped with $7k fine for emailing self-excluded players

The West Virginia Lottery Commission has fined sports betting operator Gamewise $7,000 for emailing customers who had self-excluded from marketing material and its platform.  The...
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New MA sportsbook logo reg could cost DraftKings over six figures

DraftKings came to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) this week hoping to be granted an exception on the state's new regulation involving logo displays...
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Further Iowa students admit underage gambling

Four University of Iowa players have been fined $645 after pleading guilty to underage sports betting, a criminal offence in the state.  Three footballers and...
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Phil Mickelson tells bettors to avoid ‘crossing line of moderation’ this NFL season

Six-time golf major champion Phil Mickelson has described his gambling addiction as a “hurricane” that waves over his life, and warned bettors to not...

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Cordish’s Rob Norton ballparks casino cannibalization at 15-23%

To some in the industry, Rob Norton is an obstructionist. The president of Cordish Gaming's stance against iGaming legislation in states like Maryland has...
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SBC Summit North America draws 5,000 attendees

SBC Summit North America once again packed The Meadowlands Convention Center for two days of networking, conference content and conversation. "We had nearly 5,000 of...
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BetMGM may be ‘radio quiet’ but Greenblatt ready to speak out

Towards the start of his fireside chat with CNBC's Contessa Brewer at SBC Summit North America, BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt began by acknowledging that...
How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

How Massachusetts is using research to rewrite the gaming playbook

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...