Responsible Gambling News

MGM and its BetMGM platform have announced they will be expanding their GameSense responsible gaming program in ten NFL stadiums ahead of the season’s start. The gambling giant also made a $200,00 donation to the International Center for Responsible Gaming.

The Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey has rejected a request for arbitration over a lease renewal for the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline from the National Council on Problem Gambling. The local council has said it plans to operate the number itself.

Officials from the Little League World Series have publicly condemned offshore sportsbooks for offering odds on the international youth baseball tournament. While the states have been working to push offshore operators out, many continue to operate in the US.

A battle over the 1-800-GAMBLER trademark is unfolding in a New Jersey court, raising concerns that the crucial problem gambling resource could go offline. A restraining order has kept it active, but it is set to expire when the football season begins.

Responsible gaming advocates are sounding amid layoffs at the CFTC. The regulator is currently has sole authority over controversial sports prediction markets, which some fear will lead to a massive spike in problem gambling over the next year.

DraftKings has agreed to refund over $3 million to online casino users in Connecticut as part of a settlement for violating the state’s advertising laws. The deal doesn’t require the operator to admit guilt, as they are fighting similar allegations in other markets.

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.