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Responsible Gambling Initiative Idea: Implementing a “Peer Connection” Into Customer Accounts
I didn't start out as a problem gambler. In fact, I was quite careful knowing how addicting gambling could become from day one. So, that got me to thinking. What could we implement that allows more players to stay within the boundaries they set when they begin...
I’m Ditching the Term “Recovery”
Recovery That's always been the term I've used to describe my days since becoming a non-gambler. At first, it felt like a proper term to use. I had destroyed my life and there was undoubtedly a recovery process from the trauma my gambling caused. But over time, it has...
Two Things We Need From Operators
In the previous post, I outlined the reasons operators should stick to operating and leave responsible gambling campaigns to organizations focused on prevention or treatment. But there are two things we desperately need from the industry. 1. Money I'll cut to the...
Stick to What You Do Best
From new job positions and titles to new campaigns, it seems every significant gambling operator is sending more life rafts and manpower into the deep end of the pool. Only time will tell if the increased presence and attention on preventing, identifying, and throwing...
Gambling Destroyed My Life, But I Support Legalization
Of all the things I've done in my life, this might be the scariest. That's saying something coming from someone who has documented the worst days, months and years of my life for all to listen to at any moment they choose. The fear comes from my awareness of the...
Valentine’s Day Love for Progress Being Made by the Gambling Industry
This Valentine's Day I will be showing love to good things being done by the gambling industry to address problem gambling and gambling harm. It's easy to throw stones (and many have been earned), but I do see much progress being made. V-Day Love #1: New Tools...