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Experts urge strong consumer protections and funding for problem-gambling services as iGaming debate proceeds
Summary
Public-health and problem-gambling experts testified that legalization should be paired with robust responsible-gaming standards, a dedicated funding stream, a director of responsible gambling within the Virginia Gaming Commission, and stronger links to nonprofit treatment providers.
Two sets of witnesses—responsible-gambling experts and public-health advocates—told the subcommittee that if Virginia moves forward with legalized iGaming it must build stronger consumer protections and fund treatment and prevention.
Keith White, founder of Safer Gambling Strategies LLC and former executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, said he was neutral on legalization but strongly supported creating a Virginia Gaming Commission with a clear mandate to enforce responsible-gambling standards.
"Overall, I strongly support the creation of the Virginia Gaming Commission," White said. He recommended…
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