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Sportsbook

Sports betting related requests for Help Headline 2023 Problem Gambling Awareness Month Annual Report

Wednesday 08 de March 2023 / 12:00

2 minutos de lectura

(Ohio).- In the first month of legalized sports betting, calls to Ohio's Problem Gambling Helpline increased 227% from January 2022 to January 2023, according to an Ohio for Responsible Gambling report released in tandem with Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March.

Sports betting related requests for Help Headline 2023 Problem Gambling Awareness Month Annual Report

In 2022, the number of calls to Ohio's Problem Gambling Helpline increased for the sixth consecutive year. The report also has initial data from the first month of legalized sports betting in January 2023. Key findings include:

A 135% increase in helpline calls from December of 2022 (the last month prior to legalization) vs. January 2023, the first month of legalized sports betting.

Warm transfer line calls connecting gamblers in need of additional support increased 66% from December 2022 to January 2023.

Total chats increased 45% from December 2022 to January 2023.

"We knew the numbers were going to increase," said Derek Longmeier, Executive Director, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio. "While Ohio's increase in calls for help matches other states that recently legalized sports betting, it's still a wake-up call for people to take notice."

Longmeier said Ohio's Problem Gambling Helpline received an average of about 48 calls per day in January 2023 compared to 20 calls per day the month before. Many who are seeking help have started gambling in the last year. He added that the age of callers is getting younger, with 18-34 being the fastest-growing age range of callers.

"Technology lets anyone bet anywhere with cell phone reception. The ability to place multiple bets in real-time with no safeguards can quickly lead to catastrophic losses," said Amanda Blackford, Director of Operations and Problem Gambling Services, Ohio Casino Control Commission.

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and Blackford said that while most Ohioans gamble responsibly, she said a 2017 study found individuals wagering on sports had the highest rates of being at risk for developing a problem with gambling.

To educate Ohioans on safe sports betting, Ohio for Responsible Gambling launched Pause Before You Play in late 2022. A sub-set of Get Set Before You Bet, an award-winning problem gambling education effort from Ohio for Responsible Gambling, the Pause Before You Play campaign focuses on responsible play and the nuances of sports betting that can pose problems.

Categoría:Sportsbook

Tags: Sin tags

País: United States

Región: North America

Event

SBC SUMMIT RIO 2024

05 de March 2024

Andre Gelfi explains the new regulation in the Brazilian gaming and betting market

(Rio de Janeiro, SoloAzar Exclusive).- The Managing Partner of Betsson group in Brazil, Andre Gelfi, was another key figure present at the inaugural SBC Summit Rio. In this exclusive interview with SoloAzar, he shared insights about the gaming and betting market in Brazil. Gelfi emphasized the hot topic of Brazilian regulations for the iGaming industry. In fact, he expressed his anticipation that the regulation, expected to be approved this year, will create a new landscape in the Brazilian market

Wednesday 27 Mar 2024 / 12:00

Influencers: "Between Effectiveness and Responsibility in the Gaming Industry".

(Rio de Janeiro, SoloAzar Exclusive) - As part of the Conference "Influencers: The Next Frontier of Social Media Marketing", as part of the Conference Agenda held on 6 and 7 March at the SBC Summit Rio 2024, leading industry personalities gathered in a panel to discuss the impact of the power of celebrities and influencers in generating engagement, as well as the proposed law that seeks to restrict their promotion of gambling.

Wednesday 27 Mar 2024 / 12:00

Pay4Fun: “We have ambitious expansion plans in the Brazilian market”

(Rio de Janeiro, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Leonardo Baptista, CEO and co-founder of Pay4Fun, is a key figure in the world of iGaming. His company, Pay4Fun, is a leading Brazilian online payment provider specializing in the iGaming market. During the first edition of the SBC Summit Rio, Baptista spoke exclusively with Soloazar, sharing insights about the new services that Pay4Fun will introduce to the market. He also discussed his vision for the future of iGaming in Brazil and Latin America. Another unmissable note by SoloAzar.

Wednesday 27 Mar 2024 / 12:00

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