The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has released findings from a comprehensive study examining gambling regulations across the United S
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has released findings from a comprehensive study examining gambling regulations across the United States. The analysis reveals that numerous states do not fully comply with the council’s Internet Responsible Gambling Standards (IRGS).
Report Reveals Regulatory Deficiencies in Various States
This report was prepared by Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, a RegTech platform designed to mitigate compliance risks within the payments and gambling sectors. It offers a comparative overview of gambling regulations in U.S. markets where mobile sports betting is permitted as of June 2024.
The NCPG emphasized that this report meticulously compared state laws and regulations against the IRGS benchmarks.
The primary aim of this document was to pinpoint deficiencies in existing state legislation and propose actionable recommendations for enhancing consumer protection against potential harms associated with gambling. This initiative aligns seamlessly with the NCPG’s broader commitment to promoting responsible gambling practices.
Certain States Have Implemented More Comprehensive RG Policies
Nonetheless, it became clear from the report that some states have adopted “more comprehensive responsible gambling policies” than their counterparts.
The findings indicated that ten states achieved compliance with 40 or more standards set forth by the IRGS, including:
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- The District of Columbia
- Louisiana
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Tennessee
Nine additional states met between 25 and 39 of these standards, as reported by the NCPG:
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This document encompasses extensive data regarding each state’s performance across various regulatory dimensions such as Governance and Policy, Staff Training, Facilitating Informed Decision-Making for Players, Time Management Strategies, Self-Exclusion Options, Customer Support Services, Marketing Practices, Gameplay Regulations,
and Know Your Customer (KYC) protocols.
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COMMENTS
This report underscores the critical need for immediate reforms in our regulatory framework to better protect vulnerable populations; let’s come together to advocate for the necessary changes!