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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sports
September 29, 2022
MLB Partners with AGA’s Responsible Gambling Campaign
A new partnership between Major League Baseball (MLB) and the American Gaming Association (AGA)’s “Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly.” campaign will provide responsible gambling education to fans, the professional baseball league announced. Growing Commitment to Responsible Gambling The partnership with AGA’s public service campaign will broaden MLB’s responsible gambling efforts alongside the new Platinum […]
Industry
July 19, 2022
PointsBet Partners with the NCPG for Gambling Addiction Research
Australia-based sportsbook PointsBet and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) have announced their partnership for a new initiative. The joint research will examine how online gambling providers deal with problem gambling. More than 700 government, industry, and clinical stakeholders will face simulated situations where they find the best way to deal with a client […]
Industry
May 6, 2022
NCPG Plans to Introduce Universal Gambling Harm Hotline for USA
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) grows concerned with the lack of a universal hotline that gamblers can call to get help. A Universal Hotline Will Incentivize People to Seek Help As more US jurisdictions launch their own gambling and sports betting markets, gambling harm rates are also on the rise. This has led […]
