DraftKings to fund research on responsible gaming
The sports betting firm has announced a project on problem gambling through an agreement with the International Center for Responsible Gaming.
US.- The sports betting brand DraftKings has announced it will give financial support to the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) to produce responsible gaming research on sports betting.
The intention is for the Fund to Support Research on Sports Wagering to approach researchers around the world and invite those interested in research on problem gambling to submit applications for research that will achieve a deeper understanding of responsible gaming.
The fund expects to attract top-tier academic researchers. The application process is set to begin this summer and conclude by the end of September.
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Open to any public, private or nonprofit US-based or international organizations, the fund will provide support for a three-year project to complete by 2024, although research findings may be published earlier.
Teamwork against problem gambling
Jason Robins, Co-Founder, CEO and chairman of the board of directors at DraftKings, said in a statement: “The cornerstone of our commitment to customers is providing an enjoyable sports betting and gaming experience, and we recognize that we have a responsibility to ensure that customers are playing safely.”
“We are pleased to support the critical mission of the International Center for Responsible Gaming and fund important research that will drive responsible gaming innovation and customer safety forward for the entire industry.”
Dr. Russell Sanna, executive director at ICRG, said: “We are incredibly honoured to have DraftKings’ financial support, which was instrumental in satisfying our funding needs for the Fund to Support Research on Sports Wagering.
“With the expansion of sports betting across the United States, public health research will be critical in better understanding problem gaming.
“We are deeply appreciative of the support from DraftKings to fund research that is cutting-edge and can be utilized across the industry and by consumers.”
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