Playtech Announces Collaboration With Responsible Gambling Council

Playtech, one of the leading gambling technology companies in the industry, has announced a new collaboration with the Responsible Gambling Council, the international leader in problem gambling prevention, research and awareness. This collaboration will have the goal to strengthen industry insight and advance safety in gambling.

Playtech will harness its expertise and experience in the industry to the Council in examining the links between mental health, digital well-being and gambling by using a combination of thought leadership, research and evaluation of initiatives. The supplier will closely work with the Council’s full circle of regulators, operators, treatment providers and the gambling public across the globe.

A Leader in Research

Representatives from Playtech, which recently sealed a deal with Enlabs, say that the Responsible Gambling Council is a leader in the research and drives the industry in being safer. They say that this collaboration will allow the company to fulfil their duty and commitment to promote a safe environment that s digital and mental wellbeing.

Claire Milne, Interim Chairman, Playtech, said: “The Responsible Gambling Council is a leader in research and best practice standards that drive the gambling sector to build a more sustainable and safe industry for the benefit of all stakeholders. As part of our Sustainable Success strategy we aspire to develop meaningful partnerships that will advance the safer gambling agenda. This collaboration will aid us in fulfilling our duty and commitment to use our expertise, experience and technology to promote an industry which provides both an entertaining and safe environment that s digital and mental wellbeing and resilience.”

Officials from the Responsible Gambling Council say that they are looking forward to working on influencing positive change in the industry alongside an industry leader.

Janine Robinson, Director of RGC’s Centre for the Advancement of Best Practices, added: “Playtech is an industry leader and we look forward to working together to influence positive change and advance responsible gambling standards. The impact of the digital world on mental health is a growing concern for many but one which is currently not particularly well understood. We believe adopting digital resilience and safer gambling behaviours will be an important part of protecting mental health.”

More about the Provider

Playtech, which recently entered the New Jersey market, was founded in 1999 and ever since then, its approach has been centered on the continual development of best-of-breed gaming products and content, and its success built upon strong partnerships with their licenses. The company is the world’s largest online gaming software supplier offering cutting edge, value added solutions to the leading operators in the iGaming industry. With a little over 5,000 employees in 17 countries, owning 140 global licenses in 20 regulated jurisdictions, it is a giant in its own right.

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“Playtech launches new collaboration with Responsible Gambling Council”, playtech.com, September 21, 2020.