The International Center for Responsible Gambling (ICRG) is seeking applications from scientists worldwide to receive funding for research projects related to gambling and player protection. The organization also plans to sponsor programs that will disseminate research findings beyond academia and provide guidelines to the gambling industry for implementing effective responsible strategies.
In line with its commitment to social responsibility, Bally’s donation will support various initiatives aimed at educating treatment providers, responsible gambling professionals, regulators, and policymakers about gambling disorder and responsible gambling.
Established in 1996, the ICRG has emerged as a prominent source of funding for problem gambling research, leading to the publication of numerous articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Ongoing projects include evaluating self-imposed limits on gambling time and money, as well as exploring the national impact of sports wagering in the United States.
“With this grant, Bally’s has taken a significant step toward understanding the health risks associated with young adult gamblers and enhancing the effectiveness of existing responsible gambling tools,” said Arthur Paikowsky, President of the ICRG. “We commend Bally’s for its significant contributions to the field of gambling studies.”
Bally’s President of Interactive, Robeson Reeves, commented, “We recognize our responsibility to educate the public, especially young adult gamblers and our employees, about responsible gaming. Bally’s remains dedicated to this endeavor. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with the ICRG to conduct cutting-edge scientific research on gambling among young adults and the utilization and effectiveness of responsible gambling tools.”