Las Vegas Steps Up for Safer Gaming
Funds from BetBlocker sent to bolster UNLev's Global Gambling Research Center
Celebrated blocker software, BetBlocker, has swooped in to lend a supportive hand to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) through a generous donation. This generous contribution will bolster academic research on gambling blocking software and the individuals who utilize it for harm prevention and minimization.
In a statement, Pedro Romero, BetBlocker's Chief of SG Partnerships, expressed his enthusiasm towards their first U.S. research collaboration with UNLV's International Gaming Institute and lead researcher, Dr. Kasra Ghaharian.
"This collaboration provides genuine insights into the role of free and anonymous blocking software in harm prevention and minimization, which aligns perfectly with our commitment to safer gambling tools and decreasing gambling-related harm. We prioritize supporting independent academic research, providing it with a critical, objective, peer-reviewed, and academically rigorous perspective," Romero explained.
Both organizations mirror each other's sentiment, envisioning a future where research findings will inform evidence-based policies, strengthen player protection measures, and contribute to the greater good.
"Gaining a better understanding of individuals who use gambling blocking software is critical, as there's minimal published research about this population. We are deeply appreciative of BetBlocker's support as it paves the way for research advancements in this area while opening valuable opportunities for graduate students to hone their skills. We eagerly await sharing the insights from this significant work, which will indeed be valuable to operators, policymakers, and the public," Ghaharian commented.
Duncan Garvie, BetBlocker's Founder and Trustee, commended the donation, stating, "I've worked with countless individuals who have reaped the benefits of our tool. But in today's climate, anecdotal validation just doesn't cut it. We believe in evidence-based approaches, and this academic effort will illuminate how the availability of a free, anonymous blocking software improves outcomes for the users."
BetBlocker's collaboration with UNLV aims to bolster gambling blocking software, a vital tool in the quest for responsible gaming practices. Through this partnership, researchers can:
- Enhance understanding of gambling blocking software, its effectiveness, and potential areas for improvement.
- Contribute to broader understanding of gambling addiction, including how technological interventions like blocking software can help combat the issue.
- Influence informed policy decisions on gambling regulation and promote responsible gaming practices within the industry.
This partnership presents an exciting opportunity to elevate the landscape of gambling blocking software, supporting individuals grappling with gambling addiction and fostering a safer gaming environment.
- As BetBlocker, we are collaborating with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) to boost research on gambling blocking software, aiming to improve understanding of the tool and its potential enhancements.
- We, BetBlocker, are striving to contribute to a broader understanding of gambling addiction by studying technological interventions like blocking software, helping combat the issue.
- Our partnership with UNLV can influence policy decisions on gambling regulation, promoting responsible gaming practices within the casino-and-gambling industry and ultimately fostering a safer gaming environment.
