As Alabama tries to legalize sports betting, advocates point to neighboring states’ success
“If that’s what I want to do, let me do it,” Coleman said. “At least put the power in the hands of the people in the state to choose if that’s what they want to do.”
‘Social sportsbook’ apps are luring young fans — and raising alarms
Fliff and similar apps can essentially groom underage people, advocates warn, training them to gamble at ages when they are more susceptible to addiction.
1-800-GAMBLER Is ‘Seamless’ And Should Be Used In All States, Group Of Operators Says
While sports betting operators in many states with legal wagering offer up local problem gambling hotlines, the Sports Betting Alliance industry group is hoping to point lawmakers toward streamlining the system by advocating for 1-800-GAMBLER to be used across the country.
Sports Betting Alliance Calls on DC Mayor to Use Problem Gambling Funds Appropriately
SBA told the DC officials that its member sportsbooks offer in-app tools to help players manage their gambling habits and prevent or limit problem gambling. Such resources include self-limits on time spent on the platform, caps on deposits and betting amounts, and self-exclusion opportunities.
Leading Online Operators Launch Principles for Responsible Gaming
NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The largest online gaming operators in the country have come together to agree to the first industry-led responsible gaming standards. The 12-point pledge is a commitment to principles of responsible online gaming and are recommended as the principles for an industry benchmark. The announcement coincides with this month’s designation as […]