The United States Gambling Control Board (GGL) recently held a meeting with state coordinators in Harley to discuss sustainable online gambling regulation and gambling addiction prevention in depth.
As part of its responsibilities, the GGL positions itself as a coordination center among all stakeholders in the gambling industry, emphasizing broad and ongoing dialogue, including industry opinions as well as views from prevention and addiction support organizations.
A focus of the meeting was the exchange of experiences in addiction prevention and support, especially regarding the unique challenges in online sports betting and slot machine games.
Participants analyzed the different risk conditions among these player groups and reviewed evidence indicating that certain types of live sports betting may pose special risks to vulnerable groups.
Additionally, the meeting discussed progress in the standards for early detection of gambling addiction.
An automated system for identifying harmful gambling behavior was a central topic, with discussions on developing standardized "harm markers"—measurable indicators of problematic gambling patterns.
GGL has developed harm markers related to deposit limits, aimed at helping providers detect and address signs of addiction.
Throughout the discussions, feedback from state coordinators provided valuable insights, emphasizing the importance of prevention methods tailored to specific states.
Therefore, GGL and the state coordinators agreed to continue regular exchanges as part of a strategy to refine regulatory standards and enhance the effectiveness of gambling addiction prevention measures.
