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ROGA Partners with EPIC, Kindbridge, and RGC on College-Focused RG Campaign
American college students will soon have access to a comprehensive, evidence-based, responsible gaming (RG) education program tailored to university students’ unique needs. The new program is a joint effort between the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), EPIC Global Solutions (EGS), Kindbridge Behavioral Health (KBH), and the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC). The college-focused campaign will leverage […]
American Acceptance of Gambling at an All-Time High According to Newly Released AGA Data
According to new consumer research from the American Gaming Association (AGA), Americans increasingly view casino gambling and sports betting as mainstream entertainment. The study also found that most Americans (75%) believe the industry engages responsibly in its host communities. Gambling is legal in more US states than even just a few years ago, which may […]
Resorts World Execs Courted Dirty Money, Alleges NGCB Complaint
Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) allegedly “welcomed” illegal bookmakers and players with a “history of ties to organized crime,” says the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB). The Board levied the allegations against RWLV and its co-defendants in a disciplinary complaint filed against the casino resort last week. The complaint further accuses RWLV of plying said […]
Younger VIPs With Deep Pockets and Poor Money Management Pose Dilemma for Gambling Industry
Millennial bettors with high incomes continue to make up the bulk of high-value customers for the online gambling industry, but the same research also shows that their apparent wealth doesn’t always shield them from financial harm. The study by TransUnion, released today, shows that Millenials are the biggest age demographic for all gambling channels and […]
Gambling on Cannabis—Players Split on Rationale and Impact of Their Drug Use
When cannabis users elect to gamble under the influence, they vary widely in how they expect their session to go, yet those conflicting expectations also guide their decision to do so. According to recent research, more than half of cannabis users said they expected the drug to have a positive effect on their gambling experience, […]
NY Bill Extends Retail Casino Ad Restrictions and Guidelines to Online Sportsbooks
New York sportsbook advertising rules could become even stricter if lawmakers approve new legislation from Assemblyman Clyde Vanel. He proposes to extend advertising restrictions and guidelines that currently apply only to retail casinos to encompass the online sports betting industry as well. The change is one of three tweaks that Vanel’s Bill A10658 would make to […]
National Council on Problem Gambling Tribal Advisory Council to Help Native American Communities
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has formed a Tribal Advisory Council to promote responsible gaming and address problem gambling among Native American communities. While it has worked with Tribal entities for years, through the Council, the NCPG aims to enhance its collaboration with Native American Communities by increasing awareness and respect for their […]
Gambling Disorders Linked to Physical Differences in Brain Tissue, Similar to Substance Addictions
Researchers have uncovered evidence that the brains of people with gambling disorders exhibit physical differences from healthy brains, similar to the differences exhibited in those with substance use disorders (SUD). The researchers suggest that a part of the brain called the fronto-striatal-thalamic (FST) circuit may play a crucial role in addictions, including gambling disorders. Finnish […]
NAADGS 2023 Budget Update Shows 28% Jump in Spending for Problem Gambling Services
State-level spending on problem gambling services accelerated considerably last year, with the national total allocations rising from $105 million to $134 million in fiscal year 2023, a 28% year-over-year increase. A new report from the National Association of Administrators for Disordered Gambling Services (NAADGS) provides insight into the increase and which states are taking their […]
Pennsylvania Senator Wayne Fontana Aims To Ban Advertising to Self-Excluded Gamblers
Pennsylvania Senator Wayne Fontana aims to help individuals with gambling problems by introducing a bill to ban gambling companies from contacting individuals on the state’s voluntary self-exclusion list. Fontana believes that those placing themselves on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s (PGCB) self-exclusion list are effectively admitting to a gambling problem. His proposal seeks to ensure […]