RG24seven, the world’s leading, video-based responsible gaming training platform, announced the launch of “Operation Responsible Gambling,” an RG training program designed for military members.
Supported by the National Center for Problem Gambling and the Entain Foundation US, Operation Responsible Gambling (OpRG) is designed to assist members of the military community in gambling responsibly, and also to ensure they have options to seek help if they show signs of gambling problems.
“We know that active-duty personnel and veterans face higher risks for gambling problems,” said Keith Whyte, NCPG executive director, “so Operation Responsible Gambling provides access to help, information and veterans’ video testimonials aimed specially 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.”
RG24seven is providing in-kind, on-going consulting, video and production services to the project. The first two videos 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 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.”
Operation Responsible Gambling is funded by a donation from Entain Foundation US. Martin Lycka, Entain’s senior vice president for American regulatory affairs and responsible gambling, and Trustee of the Entain Foundation US, said, “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.”
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.”
Go to OperationResponsibleGambling.org to view the video testimonials and to find information and help on the risks for gambling problems in the military community.
