RGC Urges Financial Institutions to Strengthen Protections Against Gambling Harm
Financial Institutions have a unique duty of care
By: RGC
December 8, 2021
This baseline study led by Dr. Alex Price includes a high-level assessment of regulatory and operational issues relating to the legalization of single-event sports betting in Canada and an extensive survey (n=5,003) of player support needs and expectations.
RGC is proud to have led this important study that leverages the perspectives of different industry stakeholders that provide evidence-based knowledge we can use to create and develop more effective responsible gambling tools and resources specific to sports betting.
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The RGC Centre for the Advancement of Best Practices (CABP) promotes the identification and adoption of best practices to reduce the incidence of problem gambling.
Financial Institutions have a unique duty of care
The Tibor Barsony Bursary recognizes researchers who carry forward the spirit of RGC's founder, a trailblazing advocate who helped break the silence around problem gambling in Canada. This year, that recognition goes to Nolan Gooding, a PhD Candidate in Clinical Psychology whose work is shaping the next generation of evidence-informed gambling harm prevention.
The Responsible Gambling Council unveiled a new public service announcement targeting young adult males aged 19 to 24, and released a new impact report documenting the results of Ontario's Responsible Internet Gambling Fund.