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- FanDuel announced a new responsible gaming partnership with former NBA player and coach Randy Livingston
- The new program and resource hub is designed to give parents, guardians, and coaches access to responsible gaming tools and resources
- A new video series, “Trusted Voices: Conversations About Betting” will feature Livingston and his wife, sports agent Anita Smith
FanDuel has announced a new responsible gaming partnership with former NBA player and coach Randy Livingston and his wife, sports agent Anita Smith, to mark the start of responsible gaming education month.
FanDuel, Livingston, and Smith will launch “Trusted Voices: Conversations about Betting,” a new program and resource hub to provide parents, guardians, and coaches with tools and resources to talk to young people about gambling, gambling risks, and how to recognize warning signs of gambling addiction.
The partnership will include a video series detailing Livingston’s struggles with problem gambling and his eventual recovery.
Educational Resource for Problem Gaming
The program and its accompanying resources are available at conversationsaboutbetting.com.
“Randy and Anita have an incredible story and a desire to help others, and we are excited to expand our advocacy program to raise awareness of the importance of having early and informed family conversations about gambling and the associated risks,” said Alison Kutler, Vice President, Responsible Gaming and Community Impact at FanDuel. “FanDuel aims to set and continuously raise the standard for what it means to be a responsible operator, and we look forward to Randy and Anita strengthening our RG ambassador team moving forward.”
Livingston and Smith will detail their family’s story with problem gaming. The content of the video series will emphasize the importance of modeling responsibility for adults who choose to bet, and also explain what proxy betting is and the importance of not allowing those under-21 access to sports betting platforms.
Livingston will share his struggles with problem gambling, the story of his initial exposure to gambling, his rock-bottom moment, and his journey to recovery with the help of his wife, Smith.
“As legal sports betting continues to become more accessible, I knew I wanted to use my experience to help families engage in proactive and informed conversations about gambling,” Livingston said in a release. “It became apparent to me and Anita that FanDuel shares our goal of helping parents navigate these tough, but important conversations.”
The content was created in consultation with EPIC Global Solutions, an organization that provides gambling harm prevention solutions.
Video content from the program will be supported with paid media on digital, shared across FanDuel social channels and featured on fanduel.com/playwell.
“It is important to normalize conversations about gambling, and this program is intended to help families get comfortable with traditionally uncomfortable conversations,” Smith said in a release. “Randy and I are delighted to work with FanDuel to amplify the program’s content and drive positive outcomes for young people and anyone who may be struggling with problem gambling.”
FanDuel Also Announces Partnership with Kindbridge
In addition to the new partnership with Livingston and Smith, FanDuel also announced a new partnership with Kindbridge Behavioral Health. The new partnership will provide direct access to comprehensive mental health assessment and group support services to individuals who self-exclude from the FanDuel platform.
The program was piloted in New Jersey and Ohio.
Kindbridge is a mental health service provider dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges related to problem gaming.
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FanDuel, one of the leading online sports betting and daily fantasy sports platforms, has recently announced a partnership with a responsible gaming organization in an effort to promote safe gambling practices among its users.
The partnership comes at a time when the popularity of online gambling is on the rise, with more and more people turning to these platforms for entertainment and the chance to win big. While gambling can be a fun and exciting activity, it can also lead to addiction and other negative consequences if not done responsibly.
By teaming up with a responsible gaming organization, FanDuel is taking proactive steps to ensure that its users are aware of the potential risks associated with gambling and are equipped with the tools and resources they need to gamble responsibly.
One of the key initiatives of this partnership is the promotion of responsible gambling practices through educational campaigns and resources. FanDuel will work closely with the organization to develop materials that will help users understand the signs of problem gambling, set limits on their gambling activity, and access support services if needed.
Additionally, FanDuel will implement features on its platform that promote responsible gambling, such as setting deposit limits, self-exclusion options, and providing access to resources for those who may be struggling with their gambling habits.
This partnership underscores FanDuel’s commitment to creating a safe and enjoyable environment for its users, while also recognizing the importance of responsible gambling practices in the online gaming industry. By working together with a responsible gaming organization, FanDuel is taking a proactive approach to addressing the potential risks associated with gambling and ensuring that its users can enjoy their gaming experience in a responsible manner.
