The US Gambling Regulatory Deficit: NCPG Report
Date: 2024-09-20 Author: Alex Crawford Categories: EVENTS
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has published the results of a study of gambling regulation in the US. As the analysis showed, many states do not meet the Responsible Online Gambling Standards (IRGS) established by the council.
Gambling Regulation Issues in Some States
The study was conducted in collaboration with the Vixio Regulatory Intelligence platform, which specializes in reducing the risks of non-compliance with legal requirements in the payment and gambling industries. The document is a comparative analysis of gambling requirements in various US states where mobile sports betting was legalized as of June 2024.
The NCPG indicated that the report examined the requirements set out in state laws and their compliance with the IRGS standards. The main purpose of the document is to identify shortcomings in existing legislation and suggest possible improvements to protect the interests of consumers.
Stricter Responsible Gaming Standards in Individual States
The Council emphasized that the focus of gambling legislation may vary from state to state. For a more in-depth understanding, it is recommended to review the detailed analysis for each state. However, the NCPG noted that some states have introduced stricter rules in the area of responsible gaming.
According to the report, ten states comply with 40 or more IRGS standards. These include the following jurisdictions
The full report with a detailed analysis of each state is available on the official NCPG website. It contains information on various aspects of regulation, including governance and policy, staff training, player decision support, time and budget controls, self-exclusion and timeout programs, customer support, marketing and advertising, as well as KYC and RET.
