First online program to prevent gambling problems in the military community

Entain Foundation US and RG24seven launch "Operation Responsible Gambling"

The first two veteran’s video testimonials feature stories from veterans in their own words, talking about their gambling issues during their service and the road to recovery through the Veterans Administration gambling services.
2021-05-20
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The program is designed to assist members of the military community in gambling responsibly and to ensure they have options to seek help if they show signs of gambling problems.

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) announced the launch of ‘Operation Responsible Gambling,’ (OpRG).

OpRG, supported by Entain Foundation US and RG24seven, is a program designed to assist members of the military community in gambling responsibly and to ensure they have options to seek help if they show signs of gambling problems.

Keith Whyte, NCPG Executive Director, stated: “We know that active-duty personnel and veterans face higher risks for gambling problems so Operation Responsible Gambling provides access to help, information, and veteran’s video testimonials aimed especially at the military community. The information will be available on social media and a micro-website. The research is clear that members of the military community are at higher risk for gambling problems, yet military community members may not know what to do or where to go. We want to make sure they know there is hope and help available.”

The first two veteran’s video testimonials feature stories from veterans in their own words, talking about their gambling issues during their service and the road to recovery through the Veterans Administration gambling services. RG24seven provided in-kind production and technical support for the videos and overall project.

Martin Lycka, Entain’s Senior Vice President for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling and Trustee of the Entain Foundation US, commented: “Entain offers the most comprehensive services for at-risk gamblers around the world. We see a special obligation to active-duty members and military veterans who volunteer to serve their country, often in far-away places and in dangerous circumstances. We want to help ensure that their gambling entertainment is fun and safe with the knowledge that there are experts and services available to help if they have a problem.”

RG24seven CEO Wendy Anderson stated: “We are honored to be helping to provide responsible gambling education to those who put their lives on the line to protect us.”

Richard Taylor, Jr., chair of the NCPG Military Committee said: “As a Marine veteran and Responsible Gambling Program Manager for BetMGM, I’m excited to lend my personal and professional experience to this important project. It’s critical that we provide our military community with the education and tools they need to make the right choices when it comes to gambling."

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