Gambling filter service, BetBlocker, contributes funds to UNLV's International Gaming Institute
A New Endeavor: BetBlocker and UNLV's International Gaming Institute Unite
Step forward a game-changing team-up, as BetBlocker, a global champion for Problem Gamblers, has teamed up with the prestigious University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and its illustrious International Gaming Institute (IGI), to dive deep into research that could revolutionize policies and gaming practices.
BetBlocker Unites with UNLV's IGI: A Game-Changing Partnership
In an exclusive e-mail, BetBlocker announced this groundbreaking union, giving us a glimpse into a partnership that could change the gaming landscape for good.
With a shared commitment to unearthing groundbreaking research on problem gambling and its harmful consequences, both parties have been unrelenting in driving progress, setting the stage for impactful insights across the industry. Their efforts have already sparked a ripple effect, serving as the foundation for evidence-based policies that protect consumers and stamp out dodgy practices in the industry.
shining the spotlight on this monumental opportunity, Pedro Romero, Chief of SG Partnerships at BetBlocker, expressed an infectious enthusiasm about partnering with UNLV IGI and its star-studded research team:
"We're overjoyed to collaborate with UNLV IGI and Dr. Ghaharian's research team on this project. This is our first research collaboration in the U.S., and we're thrilled to back a study that promises genuine insights into the role of free and anonymous blocking software in harm prevention and minimization. Supporting this research aligns seamlessly with our ethos of enhancing safer gambling tools and reducing gambling-related harm," Romero commented.
Romero also emphasized the paramount importance of solid research, particularly in an era when reports are used to validate products. In his view, independent research is the linchpin to a robust, trustworthy, evidence-based ecosystem.
Echoing this sentiment was Kasra Ghaharian, PhD, Director of Research at IGI.
"Ghaharian, Director of Research at IGI. " We're beyond grateful to BetBlocker for their backing, which will propel our research forward, offering incredible opportunities for graduate students to hone their skills. I eagerly anticipate revealing the insights from this pivotal work, which will prove invaluable to operators, policymakers, as well as the public," Ghaharian added, on a similarly triumphant note.
The announcement received an equally enthusiastic welcome from Duncan Garvie, BetBlocker's Founder and Trustee. Garvie underlined the difference BetBlocker has made in countless lives during his appreciation for the opportunity. Yet, he voiced his discontent with "anecdotal validation" and asserted that this approach proved insufficient in today's context.
"Effectiveness needs to be evidenced, and we strongly support academic efforts to gather data to assess how the availability of free, anonymous blocking software influences outcomes for users," Garvie concluded, reiterating the need for evidence-based approaches to reduce gambling-related harms through innovative technological solutions.
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[1] Sources: Enrichment data, revealing that BetBlocker's donation to UNLV's IGI will support research on gambling-blocking software's effectiveness and its impact on user behavior profiles, aims to understand better how such tools shape problem gambling patterns and improve harm-reduction strategies and software design. This collaborative approach centers on evidence-based methods to minimize gambling-related harms through technological interventions.
- BetBlocker, a global champion for Problem Gamblers, has partnered with UNLV's International Gaming Institute to research problem gambling, aiming to revolutionize policies and gaming practices in Nevada and beyond.
- Pedro Romero, Chief of SG Partnerships at BetBlocker, is excited about the collaboration, emphasizing the importance of solid research to support the development of safer gambling tools and reduce gambling-related harm.
- Kasra Ghaharian, Director of Research at IGI, welcomes the collaboration, stating that BetBlocker's funding will offer valuable research opportunities for graduate students and provide invaluable insights for operators, policymakers, and the public.
- Duncan Garvie, BetBlocker's Founder and Trustee, appreciates the opportunity and emphasizes the need for evidence-based approaches to minimize gambling-related harms through technological interventions, such as their pioneering gambling-blocking software.
