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The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA), a leading global betting integrity body, is launching its integrity monitoring services in Canada and the U.S. A press release explains that the launch is being endorsed by leading U.S. operators FanDuel and DraftKings, and the integrity…

By the Responsible Gambling Council 2021 was a year of hardships and challenges for many. Globally, it feels like we’re still trying to understand the implications of a new normal. RGC's Centre for the Advancement of Best Practices (CABP) turned these challenges into opportunities by continuing…

theScore Bet has become the first prospective private market operator in Ontario to achieve the RG Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC). A press release notes that the accreditation is "widely regarded" as one of the most comprehensive responsible gambling…

Sports data and solutions provider Sportradar has appointed former Bloomberg executive Andrew Bimson in its newly created role of chief operating officer for North America. Bimson will manage the growth of Sportradar’s three core business areas; Betting and Gaming, Sports Entertainment (media…

Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) is improving access to its self-exclusion program, making it easier for gamblers to exercise greater control over their habits and gain greater access to responsible gambling tools. As of January 10, 2021, bettors who wish to enroll or renew their…

Scientific Games has been awarded the World Lottery Association’s Responsible Gaming Framework Certificate, which recognizes the company for its continued improvement in responsible gaming practices across its global lottery operations for retail and digital products and services. “In the…

Guardrails are often put in place to keep people within safe boundaries and to prevent harm. Can the notion of player-health ‘guardrails’ help evolve how gambling products are marketed to mitigate high-risk play and improve player-health outcomes?

As Canada gears up to launch its revamped and expanded sports betting market, potential operators are preparing their plans. Part of that involves embracing sponsorship opportunities and partnerships with leagues, teams, media, and so forth. While advertising hookups are a tried and tested method…

The inaugural SBC Awards North America were held last week on the final evening of the SBC Summit North America in New York City and DraftKings, IGT, and Scientific Games were among the big winners. Most notably, DraftKings was named the Sportsbook of the Year and BetMGM was awarded Casino…

International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that its lottery operations, including its ilottery program, have been recertified by the World Lottery Association (WLA) for WLA’s Corporate Social Responsibility Standards and Responsible Gaming Framework for Suppliers. Thoe responsible gaming…