ROGA members commit to work together on issues ranging from education, responsible gaming best practices, conscientious advertising and marketing across the industry.
Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesROGA says it will create a certification program to assess members' responsible gaming efforts and provide an incentive for operators to participate.
Problem gamblingAn estimated 2 million U.S. adults meet the criteria for a severe gambling problem, according to the National Council on Problem Gambling.
Another 5 million to 8 million U.S. adults are considered to have a mild or moderate gambling problem.
Problem gambling prompted regulatory crackdowns in Europe and especially in the United Kingdom over the last couple years, impacting sportsbooks' profitability and changing the way they conduct business.
Persons:
—, Jennifer Shatley, ROGA, Justin Sullivan, Shohei Ohtani, Ohtani, he's, Jontay Porter, There's, Paul Tonko, Tonko, PrizePicks, FanDuel, Milton Thompson, CNBC it's, it's, Silquia Patel, Eduardo Munoz
Organizations:
MGM PENN, Penn Entertainment, Online Gaming Association, D.C, Super, Los Angeles Dodgers, NBA, Toronto Raptors, Integrity, Temple University, National Council, . Rep, CNBC, DraftKings, Indiana Gaming, Caesars, American Gaming Association
Locations:
BetMGM, United States, Washington, Europe, United Kingdom, New York, Indiana, Rhode, Kentucky, East Rutherford , New Jersey, U.S