Responsible Gambling News

BetMGM and FanDuel have partnered with the National Council on Problem Gambling to request that the US Senate fund a study on problem gambling in the military. The industry giants joined with the group a couple of weeks after it began the campaign.

Caesars Entertainment released its Corporate Social Responsibility Report for 2024, which celebrated the 35th anniversary of Project 21. The responsible gaming initiative was launched in 1984 and has helped lead to many industry practices used today.

Three more states have chosen to place bands on the sweepstakes industry, continuing a country-wide trend. While lawmakers are looking to protect bettors, we are left wondering how eliminating these free-to-play platforms will affect the growth of problem gambling.

The Maine Gambling Control Unit issued a public statement warning residents about online casino operators and reminding them that the industry remains illegal. The warning comes as state lawmakers decide to reconsider creating a regulated industry.

The NFL has partnered with the International Center for Responsible Gaming to fund a study of the betting habits of college athletes and students. The league hopes the study will help curb problem gambling and better protect athletes from harassment.

The Responsible Online Gaming Association has released new guidelines for how sportsbook VIP hosts should interact with customers to curb problem gambling. The new best practices come as VIP hosts have come under fire over problem gambling concerns.

Charles Barkley shared that he uses a bookie to circumvent FanDuel’s betting limits during an NHL broadcast. Some responsible gaming advocates believe his remark crossed a line by suggesting a way for the public to avoid responsible gaming guardrails.

Sweepstakes casino giant VGW has announced the formation of the Social Gaming Leadership Alliance to support the social gaming industry. The group will be led by former South Carolina US Rep. Jeff Duncan, who will focus on legitimizing the industry amid a nationwide crackdown.

FanDuel has announced a new real-time check-in tool for players making larger or more frequent deposits than usual. The AI tool will track customer deposits and betting patterns to ensure the check-in is sent to those who show early signs of problem gambling.

The New York Assembly is currently considering a bill that would set a $5,000 daily wagering cap on sports betting, as well as advertising restrictions. Those restrictions include set hours for advertising and a ban on in-game ads and the promotion of free bets.