Canada
MGC Debuts Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program for Sports Wagering
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has announced that a Voluntary Self-Exclusion (VSE) list has been established specifically for sports wagering.
Since the first casino in Massachusetts opened in 2015, more than 1700 people have enrolled in a VSE program for casino gaming, and today there are 1329 individuals enrolled. The VSE programs are designed to allow those who want to regain control a means to restrict their access to gambling for a pre-determined amount of time. With the introduction of sports wagering, individuals will have the option to self-exclude from casino gaming floors, retail and digital sportsbooks, or both forms of gambling.
Individuals interested in excluding themselves from retail sportsbook locations or mobile/online sports wagering apps are able to enroll in VSE over the phone at 1.800.GAM.1234, online at gamesensema.com, or in-person at a GameSense Info Center at Plainridge Park Casino, MGM Springfield or Encore Boston Harbor.
Those currently on the casino VSE list will remain so and will continue to be excluded from the casino floor including the soon-to-be-opened sportsbooks.
According to a 2022 study conducted by researchers at UMass Amherst, an estimated 13-20% of Massachusetts adults have engaged in sports betting ahead of the law that legalized sports wagering in the Commonwealth. The same study found evidence that the introduction of sports wagering and participation in sports wagering led to an increase in gambling harms.
“VSE programs are proven to be a successful tool for those who need a break from gambling to manage their own play. In light of research we have at our disposal, the MGC and our licensees are committed to offering these types of programs and a range of other resources to help gamblers in the Commonwealth,” said MGC Chair Cathy Judd-Stein.
An early evaluation of the VSE program in Massachusetts found that enrolees reported significant improvements in gambling problems, mental health, and relationship quality six months after enrolling.
“While VSE is one way to help people struggling with a gambling problem, we highly recommend they also seek treatment from a qualified clinician,” said Mark Vander Linden, MGC Director of Research and Responsible Gaming.
The Massachusetts Problem Gambling Helpline (800-327-5050) can provide callers with information about treatment and other resources.
“Massachusetts has provided innovation and leadership in the realms of problem and responsible gambling. This early and comprehensive approach to VSE continues in that tradition. We hope that anyone in need of a conversation and some help with minimizing the impact gambling has on their life will consider this evidence-based program,” said Marlene Warner, CEO of the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health.
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CasinoCanada Partners with IntellectBet
CasinoCanada.com, an online casino information portal operated by SEOBROTHERS, has partnered with the IntellectBet online casino. The collaboration focuses on content development, traffic acquisition, and informational coverage of the IntellectBet platform for users in Canada.
Eugene Ravdin, Head of PR at SEOBROTHERS, said: “The partnership with IntellectBet implies the creation of content describing the platform’s offering, its game portfolio, provider network, and payment systems. The collaboration includes traffic acquisition focused on directing users from Canada to the platform.”
The platform provides access to a library of 16,000 games aggregated from more than 85 studios. The portfolio includes slots, live dealer games, and RNG table games, as well as additional categories such as crash and penny games from the likes of Booming Games, InOut, Playson, and BGaming.
The platform supports more than 15 payment methods, including Interac, Bitcoin, and MiFinity. IntellectBet Casino operates in Canada under the Curacao licence and reports around 94,000 active players monthly.
IntellectBet is operated by Casiworx, which also unites other casino brands such as RockstarWin, StakeBro, FreakyBillion, PokerbetCasino, VipCasino, SlotyStake, Slotobit, StakeMania, SlotoRush, Norsewin.
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Adam Pentecost Chief Revenue Officer at Gaming Corps
Gaming Corps Taps Betty to Boost Content Options for Ontario Players
Gaming Corps, a publicly traded game development firm located in Sweden, has entered into a new distribution deal with Betty, one of the rapidly expanding iGaming operators in Ontario. The agreement enhances Betty’s platform with Gaming Corps’ growing collection of content, increasing options for players in a market where the brand currently provides over 2,800 slot titles.
Thanks to the collaboration, Betty customers will soon enjoy the latest slot releases from Gaming Corps, featuring 3 Easter Pigs, the latest chapter in the well-known 3 Pigs series, which adds a new seasonal element to one of the studio’s most iconic franchises. Players will also gain access to the latest release, Vendetta Fury, from DEGEN Studios, Gaming Corps’ newest RGS partner.
This launch leverages the solid success of the broader 3 Pigs franchise, featuring games like 3 Pigs of Olympus and 3 Pigs of the Caribbean that are already part of Gaming Corps’ collection. These are included with the studio’s wider range of Slots, Plinko, Mine, Crash, and Table games.
Adam Pentecost, Chief Revenue Officer at Gaming Corps, said: “Ontario has become one of the most exciting regulated markets in North America, and Betty has built an impressive reputation by offering players both quality and variety. We’re delighted to partner with such a progressive operator and look forward to showcasing how our latest content can bring something genuinely different to their already rich portfolio.”
Paraskeva Smirnova, Senior Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty has built its identity on being a homegrown Ontario brand with a clear focus on what local players want. Working with Gaming Corps allows us to continue that mission, adding content that stands out and gives our players something new to discover alongside the thousands of titles we already host.”
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Adam Pentecost Chief Revenue Officer at Gaming Corps
Gaming Corps partners with Betty to expand content choice in Ontario
Gaming Corps has signed a new distribution agreement with Betty, one of Ontario’s fastest-growing iGaming operators. The deal adds Gaming Corps’ expanding suite of content to Betty’s platform, strengthening the choice for players in a market where the brand already offers more than 2,800 slot titles.
Through the partnership, Betty customers will soon have access to the latest Gaming Corps slot releases, including 3 Easter Pigs, the newest instalment in the popular 3 Pigs series, which introduces a fresh seasonal twist on one of the studio’s most recognisable franchises. Players will also have access to Gaming Corps’ newest RGS partner, DEGEN Studios’, latest release, Vendetta Fury.
This launch builds on the strong performance of the wider 3 Pigs franchise, with titles such as 3 Pigs of Olympus and 3 Pigs of the Caribbean already established within Gaming Corps’ portfolio. These sit alongside the studio’s broader offering of Slots, Plinko, Mine, Crash and Table games.
Adam Pentecost, Chief Revenue Officer at Gaming Corps, said: “Ontario has become one of the most exciting regulated markets in North America, and Betty has built an impressive reputation by offering players both quality and variety. We’re delighted to partner with such a progressive operator and look forward to showcasing how our latest content can bring something genuinely different to their already rich portfolio.”
Paraskeva Smirnova, Senior Casino Operations Manager at Betty, added: “Betty has built its identity on being a homegrown Ontario brand with a clear focus on what local players want. Working with Gaming Corps allows us to continue that mission, adding content that stands out and gives our players something new to discover alongside the thousands of titles we already host.”
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