Author: Anna Kamber

Elys Game Technology Joins the US National Council on Problem Gambling

The United States’ National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has recently welcomed Elys Game Technology Corporation as its newest member. Both organizations will now be working together to promote the development and implementation of responsible gaming practices in the country’s market where Elys Game Technology has had long-term plans of venturing into. In the United States, the National Council on Problem Gambling has been leading the fight to protect Americans from gambling-related harm. One of the most notable things that the organization is known for is championing programs and services that are meant to help both individuals and families...

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 NCPG Launches Awareness Initiative for Under-Age Lottery Play

According to the results of several scientific studies, gambling experiences during early childhood are linked to the development of gambling problems later in life. Underage gambling has always been speculated to be a risk factor for gambling addiction and other forms of gambling-related harm. This is a pretty big deal especially considering how fast the online gambling industry has been growing as well as the increased accessibility of gambling services. Fortunately, something is being done. The International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University in collaboration with the U.S. National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG)...

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Charities Partner to Educate Youngsters on Responsible Gambling

Responsible gambling is increasingly drawing the interest of charity organizations in the United Kingdom. This is not too surprising considering the rapid growth of gambling, especially in the online sector. The contribution of these charities is certainly a good thing and the public is beginning to see the essence of their involvement. The most recent charities to partner up in a bid to promote education on gambling and gambling-related harm are the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM), British sports charity StreetGames and Yorkshire Sport Foundation (YSF). These three organizations have some pretty impressive plans and by working...

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IGT Receives G4 Responsible Gaming Certification

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has been having quite a good time this year thanks to all the re-accreditation it has achieved. Most recently, the company has announced that its PlayDigital™ has successfully achieved responsible gambling re-accreditation by the Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4). The company is now the first gaming solutions provider to have its Digital and Gaming segments be re-accredited by the Global Gambling Guidance Group. “As the gaming industry leader serving customers around the world, IGT recognizes the importance of developing and delivering innovative, research-based responsible gaming technologies and services across our business segments. This independent...

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Lottoland Debuts Gambless Responsible Gambling Tool In the UK

Thanks to a recent partnership with online lotto specialist Lottoland, gambling harm solutions provider Gambless has this week made its way to the United Kingdom. This is an exclusive partnership that is designed to fit right in with the country’s safe and responsible gambling measures. What the App Entails With the Gambless app, gamers in the United Kingdom will now have one more robust resource to help them control their gambling activity. The app features diagnostic tests that will help in flagging risk and potentially risk gambling behavior. In addition to that, the Gambless app will also pack a...

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