TRENDING: <br><a href="http://pngaming.com">Penn National Gaming Inc.’s</a> Canadian sports betting subsidiary, <a href="https://www.readingeagle.com/2021/10/20/penn-national-thescore-sportsbook/">Score Digital Sports Ventures Inc.</a>, has received RG Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council. TheScore Bet is the first prospective private market operator in Ontario to achieve this accreditation, which is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive responsible gambling accreditation programs in the world.<br>“Receiving RG Check Accreditation demonstrates our unwavering commitment to responsible gaming,” said Josh Sidsworth, general counsel and chief compliance officer, theScore Bet, said in a statement. “We elected to undergo RG Check Accreditation to ensure that we are positioned to deliver the best and safest possible experience for our players.<br>“It was important to us that we completed this accreditation ahead of theScore Bet’s launch in our home market of Ontario. We’re also pleased to deepen our relationship with the Responsible Gambling Council as we further establish our responsible gaming thought leadership position in Canada.”<br>The Responsible Gambling Council developed RG Check in consultation with policy makers, gambling providers, players and people who have experienced gambling harm. The accreditation process helps gambling operators evaluate, monitor and manage all aspects of their RG strategy. Based in Toronto, the RGC has grown into a globally-recognized leader in responsible gaming.<br>“This achievement is a strong demonstration of Penn National Gaming’s leadership in responsible gambling and prioritizing transparency, player education, and harm minimization in theScore Bet’s operations,” said Shelley White, CEO of the Responsible Gambling Council. “RG Check Accreditation is an important tool for continuous improvement, providing operators with feedback and insights that help increase the effectiveness of their RG programming and manage risk. RGC commends theScore Bet on their leadership.”<br>The Ontario government announced Friday that the province will officially open the market for sports betting and iGaming to private operators on April 4.<br>Penn National said Thursday that it has received approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to offer online sports betting in the state. Penn National launched its Barstool Sportsbook mobile app and desktop product on Friday.<br>“We are thrilled to be launching our Barstool Sportsbook online sports betting product in Louisiana, which will provide our retail casino customers and mychoice loyalty program members another exciting way to enjoy our unique entertainment offerings,” said Jay Snowden, president and CEO of Penn National, in a statement. “Louisiana marks the 12th state where we operate the Barstool Sportsbook mobile app, and as in the other states, I’m confident that customers will enjoy engaging with Dave Portnoy, Dan ‘Big Cat’ Katz and other Barstool fan favorites, and we’re offering a number of promotional wagers on the app to help celebrate the launch.”<br>Penn National operates five gaming facilities in Louisiana – Boomtown Bossier City, Boomtown New Orleans, L’Auberge Baton Rouge, L’Auberge Lake Charles and Margaritiville Resort in Bossier City.<br>Sign up for email newsletters<br>Copyright © 2022 MediaNews Group<br><br><a href="https://www.readingeagle.com/2022/01/28/penn-national-subsidiary-achieves-responsible-gaming-accredidation">source</a>
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