As mobile betting apps turn people’s phones into pocket-sized casinos, gamblers are also putting their phones to use for a more traditional purpose: To reach out for help
In Connecticut, calls to the state’s problem gambling hotline are up an average of 125 percent since online gambling was legalized there in October of 2021.
"American adults have never had better access to legal, regulated gaming and the robust consumer protections that come with it," said Casey Clark, AGA Senior Vice President."Mobile gaming uniquely empowers patrons to set limits, provides operators with insight into consumer behavior, and gives regulators greater visibility into operations."
"Could you imagine playing blackjack at a casino and while I’m playing blackjack at the casino, I’m gambling online as well. I did that," Antar said. "They know exactly how much time a person spends on the online game. They can track everything and they knew Sam was such a player,” Zemel said. "We definitely have our ears wide open the option of turning this into a class action. Let’s face it, Sam was not the only one."
"The notion that legal operators are using data to encourage problematic play is categorically false," Clark said."Unlike the predatory, illegal market, we have a vested interest in building long-term, responsible relationships with customers."
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