National Council on Problem Gambling

This Holiday Season it is Essential to Gift Responsibly to Children

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Monday, December 12, 2022

SANFORD, Fla., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG), in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling, is urging parents and adults to take the time necessary to determine what gifts might be best for children this holiday season. "The Gift Responsibly campaign, during National Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month in December is an opportunity for adults to be reminded that certain games and forms of entertainment, such as lottery tickets and scratch offs, are not harmless activities," explained Jennifer Kruse, Executive Director of the FCCG. Research findings show a direct relationship with receiving lottery tickets and scratch offs during childhood with risky, problematic gambling later in life [1]. "Gambling addiction is a concern across all populations and is a growing problem among youth. Therefore, it is up to all of us to be attentive to the gifts we select for children," Kruse added.

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  • Therefore, it is up to all of us to be attentive to the gifts we select for children," Kruse added.
  • Therefore, it is up to all of us to be attentive to the gifts we select for children," Kruse added.
  • In many cases, shoppers opt for gift cards because they allow recipients the freedom to purchase what they want.
  • Exacerbating matters is Florida schools still do not educate children about gambling addiction, limiting instruction to alcohol and substance abuse.

MGM Resorts And BetMGM Announce Unified Commitment To Promote Responsible Gaming

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

LAS VEGAS, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and BetMGM today announced a unified commitment to responsible gaming and to providing the tools needed to help players make responsible, informed decisions while playing.

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  • LAS VEGAS, March 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and BetMGM today announced a unified commitment to responsible gaming and to providing the tools needed to help players make responsible, informed decisions while playing.
  • This comes as MGM Resorts and BetMGM join the National Council on Problem Gambling in promoting Problem Gambling Awareness Month throughout March.
  • MGM Resorts is an established leader in responsible gaming with its award-winning program GameSense, which is integrated into its casinos and sportsbooks nationwide.
  • Stephen Martino, SVP & Chief Compliance Officer, MGM Resorts, said, "MGM Resorts has a long and storied history of supporting responsible gaming efforts and we are proud to support the NCPG's efforts in addressing problem gambling.

Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March Highlights Growing Gambling Trends Across Ohio

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Monday, March 1, 2021

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gambling's growing impact on Ohio families and businesses will be the focus of several events during Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Gambling's growing impact on Ohio families and businesses will be the focus of several events during Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March.
  • Ohio for Responsible Gambling and the Problem Gambling Network of Ohio aim to showcase the difference between responsible entertainment and risky, potentially damaging, behavior.
  • The National Council on Problem Gambling estimates about 2% of the population has some gambling problem.
  • The 18th Annual Ohio Problem Gambling Conference will also bring together hundreds of national experts, state leaders, and local innovators in problem gambling prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, and research.

Elys Game Technology Joins the U.S. National Council on Problem Gambling in Advance of Launching its Sports Betting Platform in the U.S.

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Elys Game Technology, Corp. (Elys or the Company) (Nasdaq:ELYS, NEO:ELYS), an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, announced today that it has joined the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to further the development and implementation of responsible gambling practices.

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  • Elys Game Technology, Corp. (Elys or the Company) (Nasdaq:ELYS, NEO:ELYS), an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, announced today that it has joined the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to further the development and implementation of responsible gambling practices.
  • NCPG is a leading U.S. non-governmental organization (NGO) serving as the national advocate for programs and services to assist people and families affected by problem gambling.
  • Through its NCPG membership, Elys will support NCPGs wide-ranging problem gambling prevention, treatment, education, and research programs, as well as innovative responsible gambling policies.
  • In addition, NCPGs National Problem Gambling Helpline Network is the only source of problem gambling help in many areas of the country.

theScore Bet Joins National Council on Problem Gambling as Platinum Member

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

Score Media and Gaming Inc. (TSX: SCR) (theScore or the Company), has announced that its subsidiary, Score Digital Sports Ventures Inc. ( theScore Bet ), has joined the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), reaffirming the Companys commitment to responsible gaming as it expands its mobile sportsbook, theScore Bet, across North America.

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  • Score Media and Gaming Inc. (TSX: SCR) (theScore or the Company), has announced that its subsidiary, Score Digital Sports Ventures Inc. ( theScore Bet ), has joined the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), reaffirming the Companys commitment to responsible gaming as it expands its mobile sportsbook, theScore Bet, across North America.
  • The NCPG is the leading national organization for people and their families who are affected by problem gambling and gambling addiction.
  • There is no bigger priority for us than ensuring the best and safest possible experience for theScore Bet users.
  • theScore supports these initiatives to help reduce the risk of problem gambling and gambling addiction.

Hard Rock International And Seminole Gaming Win Corporate Social Responsibility Award From The National Council on Problem Gambling

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Friday, August 7, 2020

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming have won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming have won the Corporate Social Responsibility Award from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).
  • In 2014, Seminole Gaming also received the Corporate Social Responsibility Award from NCPG.
  • "We want to thank the National Council on Problem Gambling for this award and for recognizing the PlayersEdge program," said Jim Allen, Chairman of Hard Rock International and CEO of Seminole Gaming.
  • Seminole Gaming manages seven Florida gaming locations for the Seminole Tribe of Florida, including Seminole Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos in Tampa and Hollywood, Fla.

MGM Resorts International Honored With National Council On Problem Gambling's Public Awareness Award

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Monday, August 12, 2019

LAS VEGAS, Aug. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MGM Resorts International was honored recently with the National Council on Problem Gambling's (NCPG) Public Awareness Award at the organization's 33rd National Conference in Denver.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Aug. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --MGM Resorts International was honored recently with the National Council on Problem Gambling's (NCPG) Public Awareness Award at the organization's 33rd National Conference in Denver.
  • "We can't thank the National Council on Problem Gambling enough for presenting us with this award.
  • NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte said his organization was pleased to celebrate MGM Resort's innovation and leadership with GameSense with its Public Awareness Award.
  • In 2018, MGM Resorts opened MGM Springfield in Massachusetts, MGM COTAI in Macau, and the first Bellagio-branded hotel in Shanghai.

The Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling Announces Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Florida

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Friday, March 1, 2019

Moreover, while many of these games start out for free, continued play requires payment, leading many to transition to other online forms of gambling.

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  • Moreover, while many of these games start out for free, continued play requires payment, leading many to transition to other online forms of gambling.
  • The brochure further outlines problem gambling warning signs and encourages those who may be struggling from issues related to gambling to contact the FCCG's 24-7 Confidential, Multilingual, Problem Gambling HelpLine at 888-ADMIT-IT.
  • Problem Gambling Awareness Month occurs in March because this is also when March Madness is underway.
  • The FCCG is among more than 30 state affiliates of the National Council on Problem Gambling, who declared March as the official awareness month nationwide.

MGM Resorts International Honored With National Council On Problem Gambling's Corporate Social Responsibility Award

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Friday, July 20, 2018

CLEVELAND, July 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --MGM Resorts International was honored with the National Council on Problem Gambling's (NCPG) Corporate Social Responsibility Award Friday at the organization's 32nd National Conference on problem gambling in Cleveland.

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  • CLEVELAND, July 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --MGM Resorts International was honored with the National Council on Problem Gambling's (NCPG) Corporate Social Responsibility Award Friday at the organization's 32nd National Conference on problem gambling in Cleveland.
  • "We are thrilled to receive this honor from the National Council on Problem Gambling and can't thank them enough for the incredible work they do in raising awareness in the problem gambling community," said MGM Resorts Chairman & CEO Jim Murren.
  • NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte added that his organization is pleased to recognize MGM Resort's innovation and leadership with GameSense with its Corporate Social Responsibility Award.
  • GameSense has earned international recognition such as the World Lottery Association's Best Overall Responsible Gambling Program (2010), and the U.S.- based National Council on Problem Gambling's Social Responsibility Award (2015).