Seven of the largest US online sports betting and gaming operators yesterday launched an independent trade association, The Responsible Online Gaming Association.
Set up to promote a new industry-wide best practices charter, it will be led by Dr. Jennifer Shatley, a deeply respected responsible gaming executive with more than 25 years of experience in the industry.
Shatley will serve as ROGA’s full-time executive director, and her role will be to facilitate widespread education to all relevant parties on the subject of responsible gaming.
ROGA’s member companies include BetMGM, bet365, DraftKings, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, FanDuel, Hard Rock Digital, and PENN Entertainment.
ROGA will embark on a series of initiatives under Dr. Shatley’s direction. These include research, consumer and industry responsible gaming education and awareness, promoting responsible gaming best practices, an independent data clearinghouse, and an independent certification program.
“I am humbled, honoured, and excited to be selected to lead ROGA during this important period of growth in legalised mobile gaming,” said Dr. Shatley. “Many of America’s largest legal mobile gaming operators will be establishing a framework that helps to aid in responsible gaming education and awareness.
“Together, our members will work alongside researchers, experts, regulators and stakeholders to promote responsible online gaming and maximise our efforts to support additional responsible gaming education and awareness.
“By coming together with a clear set of objectives, ROGA and our members will work to enhance consumer protections and help provide easier and more efficient access to responsible gaming tools for consumers to enjoy the entertainment of online gaming.”
