PENN's online gaming platforms receive Responsible Gaming Accreditation

Gaming News

8 February 2023

(PRESS RELEASE) -- PENN Entertainment announced that its online gaming platforms, Barstool Sportsbook & Casino and Hollywood Casino.com, have received Responsible Gaming Check iGaming Accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC). PENN Entertainment subsidiary, PENN Interactive, became the first U.S. operator to voluntarily undergo this accreditation, which is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive responsible gambling accreditation programs in the world.

PENN has now achieved RG Check accreditation across its Interactive division with subsidiary ‘TheScore Bet’ securing the accreditation prior to its launch in Ontario. At the time, TheScore Bet became the first prospective private market operator in Ontario to achieve the accreditation.

“PENN is committed to being at the forefront of responsible gaming and achieving this accreditation for our online platforms further strengthens our top of class RG program,” said Chris Soriano, Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, PENN Entertainment. “We have and will continue to be proactive by investing in valuable training and resources to ensure that we are providing the safest possible environment for players to responsibly enjoy gaming. Electing to undergo, and receiving accreditation following a thorough review of our operation, demonstrates that we’re actioning the highest standards of RG programming.”The Responsible Gambling Council developed RG Check in consultation with policy makers, global 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.“RGC would like to congratulate PENN Interactive on achieving RG Check accreditation for U.S. sites: Barstool Sportsbook and HollywoodCasino.com,” said Shelley White, CEO, Responsible Gambling Council (RGC). “This accomplishment re-affirms its commitment to player protections and more importantly, making responsible gambling a priority in its operations. RG Check provides operators with invaluable insights into their RG programming and an actionable roadmap for continuous improvement. RGC is pleased to continue to support PENN Interactive’s harm minimization efforts across jurisdictions.”

PENN has established a comprehensive framework to promote a culture of responsible gaming throughout the organization and maintains a Corporate Responsible Gaming Committee to oversee its responsible gaming programs. For more information about PENN’s commitment to responsible gaming, visit its website.