One of the fundamental rules that all gaming operators live by is a steady support of responsible gaming initiatives and research. That’s why, last week, the Caesars Foundation donated $200,000 to the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) to support research and education programs aimed at reducing gambling-related harm and
enhancing responsible play initiatives across the globe.
The Caesars grant money will be broken into two blocks, one for $180,000 and one for $20,000. Most of the money will be used by the ICRG to fund research grants and educational dissemination focused on topics including the biological and psychological mechanisms of gambling, co-occurring mental health conditions, treatment innovation, public health messaging and the impact of gambling-related policies. The rest of the grant money will be used to put on the program of the 26th Annual ICRG Conference on
Gambling and Addiction.
ICRG President Arthur Paikowsky praised Caesars in a press release saying, “This generous commitment from Caesars Foundation underscores their ongoing leadership in corporate responsibility and dedication to advancing the science of responsible gambling,” said, President of ICRG. “Together, we are helping ensure that policies, treatment options, and prevention strategies are rooted in rigorous and independent scientific evidence.”
Kiersten Flint, SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility and Internal Communications at Caesars Entertainment was gracious in his acceptance of the ICRG’s praise saying, “We are proud to support the ICRG in their ongoing research and education on problem
gambling. Our partnership with the ICRG spans over 25 years, and we are honored to fund their important work. At Caesars, we prioritize making our Responsible Gaming policies and programs accessible to all of our customers. The ICRG’s high-quality research on gambling disorders and responsible gambling helps us and others prevent gambling-related harm.”
Caesars has been working with, and supporting, the ICRG since 1997.