Responsible Gambling News: Player Safety Updates

We’re diving into the legal fight over the 1-800-GAMBLER hotline after a court ordered control of it to be returned to the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. We’ll share how the battle affects the hotline and provide alternative resources.

Missouri is well prepared for the launch of its sports betting market, but experts worry it isn’t ready for the corresponding spike in problem gambling. They are alarmed by a lack of resources, but hope the industry will help drive that change.

A new PPI study into the new socioeconomic impact of sports betting showed that the negative financial impact of the industry is far lower than expected. The results contradict those from other studies and leave responsible gaming groups with a crucial choice.

A former member of the ASU’s men’s basketball team is involved in an NCAA gambling investigation. The program was involved in an infamous point-shaving scandal almost 30 years ago, providing a case study to examine how gambling enforcement has evolved since then.

The US sports prediction market industry will be far larger heading into the football season. With expanded bet types and more operators, many expect the new sector to see a ton of action. However, these controversial markets will also bring several dangers.

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.