Caesars donates $200,000 to International Center for Responsible Gaming
The grant will support research and education programmes.
US.- The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) has announced that it has received a $200,000 grant from the Caesars Foundation to support research and education programmes aimed at reducing gambling-related harm and enhancing responsible play initiatives.
This grant will fund a range of ICRG programmes in 2025, including $180,000 for competitive research grants and educational dissemination focused on topics such as the biological and psychological mechanisms of gambling, co-occurring mental health conditions, treatment innovation, public health messaging and the impact of gambling-related policies. The remaining $20,000 will support the 26th Annual ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction.
Arthur Paikowsky, president of ICRG, said: “This generous commitment from Caesars Foundation underscores their ongoing leadership incorporate responsibility and dedication to advancing the science of responsible gambling. Together, we are helping ensure that policies, treatment options, and prevention strategies are rooted in rigorous and independent scientific evidence.”
Kiersten Flint, SVP of corporate social responsibility and internal communications at Caesars Entertainment, added: “We are proud to support the ICRG in their ongoing research and education on problem gambling. Our partnership with the ICRG spans over 25 years, and we are honored to fund their important work. At Caesars, we prioritize making our Responsible Gaming policies and programs accessible to all of our customers. The ICRG’s high-quality research on gambling disorders and responsible gambling helps us and others prevent gambling-related harm.”
Caesars Entertainment has donated to the ICRG since 1997, with Caesars Foundation donations beginning in 2022.
