FanDuel will highlight the importance of safer gambling through a series of initiatives, the company announced. The leading NA operator will also donate money to the National Council on Problem Gambling and other organizations to further support a healthier gambling ecosystem.

As announced, FanDuel will donate $100,000 to the NCPG, supporting its Agility Grants program. The program provides funding to nonprofits across the USA, helping them prevent problem gambling in regions without dedicated safer gambling services.

Keith Whyte, executive director of the NCPG, praised FanDuel’s commitment.

FanDuel’s commitment to supporting a spectrum of services from problem gambling prevention to responsible gambling education is a reflection of their dedication to building a safe and sustainable gambling ecosystem.

Keith Whyte, exec director, NCPG

FanDuel will also expand its support of the International Center for Responsible Gaming, funding problem gambling research in the United States. The ICBG hopes to better understand addictive tendencies in order to be able to better tackle them. Arthur Paikowsky, the center’s president, welcomed FanDuel’s backing.

FanDuel will also continue to work with various professional sports leagues, such as the NBA and the PGA Tour.

In addition to supporting various organizations, FanDuel will also leverage its ambassadors to promote responsible gambling. Craig Carton, one of the company’s RG ambassadors, is currently on a “Responsible Gaming College Tour.” Carton visits college campuses across the northeast, educating young adults on how to avoid gambling harm and will produce exclusive video material on the topic.

Seven-division boxing champion Amanda Serrano, another Fanduel RG ambassador, will share video content on her social media. Serrano and Carton will encourage customers to pick FanDuel because of its Play Well tools, which allow players to regulate their own behavior.

During Problem Gambling Awareness Month, it’s even more important to remind those who choose to wager of the tools and resources available to them to help stay in control of the way they play.

Amanda Serrano, RG ambassador, FanDuel

FanDuel’s Play Well suite includes a variety of tools. By using them, players can set deposit limits, wager limits, maximum wager size limits and time limits. In addition, players can use the Time Out option to take a break from betting.

Howe Promised FanDuel Will Remain Responsible

FanDuel’s chief executive officer, Amy Howe, addressed the new initiatives.

This March marks the 20th anniversary of Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and we will once again use this as a moment to demonstrate how FanDuel aims to set the standard for what it means to be a responsible operator.

Amy Howe, CEO, FanDuel

Howe concluded that the collaborations with partners and ambassadors will help FanDuel continue to spread awareness and encourage players to play safely.

New Jersey lawmakers plan to introduce a problem gambling measure that would see the state step up its efforts in the war on gambling-related crime and addiction. Details about the program are outlined in Bill A420, which received the unanimous approval of the state’s Tourism, Gaming and Arts Committee.

The measure, sponsored by Ralph Caputo, would see the foundation of a Gambling Treatment Diversion Court Pilot Program. The program will address the alarming gambling harm rates in the Garden State, as legislators seek to combat problem gambling and gambling-related crimes.

The program, the bill reads, will “have as a purpose the treatment of persons determined to be affected by an addictive disorder related to gambling and who committed a crime for which they have been convicted in furtherance or as a result of the gambling.”

Under the bill, the Administrative Office of the Courts will administer a gambling court that will be established in the state.

In addition to treating existing problem gamblers, the bill would also protect all players by prohibiting sports betting adverts in certain locations, such as learning establishments. High school districts, meanwhile, will be required to teach their students about the dangers of unrestrained gambling in health classes.

Caputo Is Bullish on Protecting the Youth

Although Caputo is known to have a favorable stance on gambling, he is a firm opponent of the proliferation of gambling advertisements and irresponsible gambling. He hopes that the new measure will help New Jersey bring problem gambling and gambling crime rates down.

Caputo’s measures are centered on young adults, which are the most vulnerable people according to numerous studies. Researchers have demonstrated that the impulsivity of young people often causes them to lose money to gambling and develop addictions while chasing losses.

Because of his good intentions, Caputo and his measures have gained the backing of many addiction experts and former addicts.

Some of Caputo’s allies, however, are still divided on how New Jersey should tackle gambling ads. While some claim that the state should adopt a harsher stance on ads, others argue that lawmakers should be moderate in their approach. The proponents of advertising argue that the state, which benefits a lot from gambling taxes, should not bar operators from promoting their products.

Speaking about gambling in New Jersey, the state regulator just published information about the market’s performance in February. As it turns out, gambling revenue in the Garden State increased by 10.4% year-on-year.

The ruse ended when a regular audit brought to light a couple of suspicious payments. The 31-year-old Tauseef Sadeeq couldn’t come up with plausible explanations when questioned, leading to a deeper investigation, ending with Sadeeq being sentenced to prison time.

Sadeeq Won’t Be Practicing Law Anymore

He was the first-ever trainee at the law firm, and his ruse was going on for slightly over a year before he got caught. He was embezzling money from client compensations on 20 separate occasions by providing his own bank account to insurance companies, instead of the law firm’s account. His deception was uncovered in 2021 when the firm let him go and pressed charges.

The fraudulent transactions took place between February 1, 2020, and March 5, 2021. During this time, the company was crippled by the global pandemic, and Sadeeq was apparently amassing gambling debts, which he was reportedly paying off with the embezzled money. He pleaded guilty to all 20 counts of fraud and was sentenced to three years of prison.

The Bolton Crown Court also heard how his actions affected the law firm. The financial harm that Sadeeq imposed compounded with the difficulties brought about by the pandemic. Things took a turn for the worse when news of the situation broke out because clients started walking away. As a result of all this eight other people were let go and the company’s financial situation was seriously threatened.

The fraud that Sadeeq pulled to pay off his gambling addiction’s consequences, cost him not only three years in prison but also his budding career. He was entrusted enough by the company to move from a paralegal to the first-ever trainee and on his way to full qualification. However, breaking this trust is now costing him dearly.

Problem Gambling Is a Controversial Topic

A recent problem gambling research in the UK showed that problem gambling rates in the country are relatively stable at 0.2%. The results might be surprising for some, as reforms in UK’s gambling laws have been a hot topic for quite some time now, and problem gambling is often being mentioned when condemning the delays in implementing changes.

However, the research largely shows that problem gambling rates are indeed dropping, albeit slowly. The Betting and Gambling Council (BGC) commented that this is probably profoundly disappointing for “anti-gambling prohibitionists”, as BGC chief executive Michael Dugher put it. “Their alarmist demands are not backed up by the evidence”, Dugher said.

The problem with gambling addiction is still serious, however, and people are often turning to stealing or other crimes to fund their bad habits, and not just in the UK. A US church employee embezzled almost $600,000 to fund her gambling addiction. The fraud, and the employee’s addiction, had been going on for more than 13 years, showing that the problem can be very persistent for people.

The leading gambling technology company, Playtech, announced a new collaboration with DAZN Bet, an innovative sports betting business that launched its services last year. Thanks to the deal, announced Tuesday, DAZN Bet will benefit from content provided by Playtech.

Such content will include table games, live casino games, as well as casino RNG games. Lauded as an exclusive multi-year deal, the collaboration is expected to help DAZN Bet by delivering new experiences for its customers.

The duo confirmed that the deal is already live for customers in the UK, however, expansion to additional markets is also possible. In fact, DAZN Bet and Playtech hinted plans for expansion of the strategic partnership to other leading European markets such as Germany, Italy and Spain, among other global jurisdictions. The plans for further expansion come as no surprise, considering that Playtech’s content is well-known for its quality, attention to detail and innovation.

At the same time, featuring Playtech content is expected to help DAZN Bet continue to grow further its global footprint. Ultimately, the innovative sports betting business seeks to deliver unique and fun gambling experiences for sports fans and bettors alike in collaboration with DAZN, the global media and daily sports platform.

The Deal Is Expected to Benefit the Duo

Mark Kemp, DAZN Bet’s CEO, explained that the company is excited to team up with Playtech. He outlined that the new deal will help the company deliver new and engaging experiences by bringing innovative content from Playtech. Finally, Kemp said that the collaboration complements the DAZN Bet’s growth plan.

“I am delighted to partner with the team at Playtech, adding additional new industry leading products to the brand and supporting our mission to create a new fun DAZN Bet sports betting experience.“

Mark Kemp, CEO of DAZN Bet

Shimon Akad, Playtech’s COO, added that the company is delighted to ink this multi-year deal with DAZN Bet. He explained that Playtech focuses on maintaining existing partnerships but is always happy to establish new collaborations with innovative and exciting brands. Finally, Akad said: “We look forward to building on this momentum and finding new ways to work together as part of this exciting deal.”

Recently, the global sports entertainment company, DAZN Group, improved accessibility via the launch of DAZN 1 HD for the UK and Ireland. According to the company, the new programming, which is expected to deliver exciting sports content, will be available via Sky’s channel 429.