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Industry August 7, 2023
US Regulators Should Brace for the Forthcoming Expansion of iGaming
The rise of problem gambling related to the expansion of iGaming in the United States was one of the hot topics at the National Council on Problem Gambling’s 2023 National Conference. During the event, regulators highlighted the importance of minimizing the risks of harm amid the expansion of online casino gaming. The USA is still […]
Fiona Simmons
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Industry April 28, 2023
NCPG Launches Helpline Promotional Toolkit and Analytics Dashboard
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has launched a new toolkit that will make the promotion of the National Problem Gambling Helpline easier. In addition, the body released an analytics dashboard that provides information on incoming traffic to the helpline. The National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-GAMBLER, is a universal resource for Americans seeking help […]
Angel Hristov
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Industry April 14, 2023
NCPG Awards Spring Grants to Five Organizations
The National Council on Problem Gambling has announced the recipients of its Spring Agility Grants. As noted by the company, it will provide $193,000 in funding to five gambling harm relief organizations. Agility Grants is a strategic initiative that seeks to back nonprofits, providing them with much-needed funding to prevent problem gambling. The grants help […]
Angel Hristov
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Industry March 23, 2023
NCPG Strengthens Advisory Board with New Members
The company has expanded its Advisory Board with new officers who will be helping the organization better guide policies on responsible gambling in North America. Among the new additions is Christopher Hebert, director of the Gaming Division in the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office. New Appointees Strengthen the NCPG Hebert will step in the position of […]
Fiona Simmons
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Industry February 28, 2023
PGA Tour Commits to Problem Gambling Awareness Month with New Partnership
As part of this membership, the PGA Tour has committed to investing in the NCPG to ensure its long-term sustainability, future growth, and innovation. PGA Tour’s Broad Reach Will Help Raise Awareness of Problem Gambling To promote Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March, the PGA TOUR will launch a cross-platform marketing campaign that will use […]
Silvia Pavlof
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Industry December 9, 2022
113 Organizations Join NCPG’s 2022 Gift Responsibly Campaign
A nonprofit organization looking to minimize social and economic costs tied to gambling addiction, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), has launched its fifth consecutive yearly campaign promoting responsible gambling in November. The 2022 Gift Responsibly campaign endorsed by the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries as well as the European Lotteries […]
Melanie Porter
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Lottery November 29, 2022
Scientific Games Backs NCPG’s Responsible Education Program
The global provider of retail and digital products, services and technology for sports betting and lottery operators and platforms, Scientific Games, announced its support for Gift Responsibly, a holiday campaign by the National Council on Problem Gambling. The Company Supports NCPG’s Gift Responsibly Initiative Participation in the program complements Scientific Games’ commitment to responsible gaming […]
Velimir Velichkov
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Industry November 10, 2022
SG’s Carla Schaefer Joins NCPG as Director
On Wednesday, Scientific Games announced that its vice president of global responsible gambling, Carla Schaefer, has been appointed to the board of directors of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). The lottery industry professional, who has 36 years of experience in the said industry, is also heading Scientific Games’ Healthy Play program, which provides […]
Yasmin Moore
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Industry October 28, 2022
NCPG Awards $120K in Grants to Entities Fighting Problem Gambling
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced that it will be funding three organisations that have a distinct track record in supporting problem gambling prevention efforts. The NCPG announced funding to the tune of $120,000 which will be distributed as part of the organization’s Agility Grant initiative and is the latest effort by […]
Stoyan Todorov
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Industry October 19, 2022
PointsBet, NCPG and MACGH Released Problem Gambling Survey Results
Research launched by Australian sportsbook operator PointsBet, in collaboration with the National Council of Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH) published its findings. Responding to Problem Gambling Scenarios The initiative focused on responsible gambling decision-making for online gambling operators that was launched by PointsBet in collaboration with the NCPG […]
Julie Moraine
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