{"id":13662,"date":"2024-09-19T14:49:16","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T18:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncpgambling.org\/news\/\/"},"modified":"2024-09-19T16:36:09","modified_gmt":"2024-09-19T20:36:09","slug":"report-state-sports-betting-regulations-fall-short-of-providing-adequate-consumer-protections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncpgambling.org\/news\/report-state-sports-betting-regulations-fall-short-of-providing-adequate-consumer-protections\/","title":{"rendered":"Report: State Sports Betting Regulations Fall Short of Providing Adequate Consumer Protections"},"content":{"rendered":"

Washington, DC \u2013 <\/strong>Today, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) released a report, U.S. States\u2019 Online Sports Betting Regulations: An Evaluation Against National Council on Problem Gambling Standards<\/a><\/em>. The analysis found that, on average, states met only 32 out of 82 player protection standards outlined by NCPG\u2019s Internet Responsible Gambling Standards<\/a> (IRGS). The goal of the report is to help states identify gaps in their current laws and regulations, providing a clear framework for making improvements to better protect consumers and promote responsible gambling.<\/p>\n

Initially developed in 2012, the IRGS serves as a comprehensive guide for operators, regulators, and vendors to prioritize player protections and help mitigate the risk of gambling-related harm. Updated most recently in December 2023, the IRGS reflects best practices in responsible gambling, emphasizing safeguards for individuals who may be vulnerable to developing gambling problems.<\/p>\n

The report, prepared by Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, evaluates the extent to which each state\u2019s sports betting regulations align with NCPG’s standards. A total of 30 states and the District of Columbia that offered legal mobile sports wagering as of June 2024 were included in the study.<\/p>\n

Among the key findings:<\/p>\n