MGM makes donation to safer gambling body

MGM Resorts International has donated $360,000 to the International Center for Responsible Gaming in support of two research projects designed to understand, prevent and address potential risks associated with gambling.

“These research projects are critical to the continued success of the industry and are in the best interest of our guests, company, employees and the communities where we operate,” said Stephen Martino, MGM’ssenior vice president and chief compliance officer.

“We’re pleased to continue our financial support of the ICRG and its critical work around responsible gaming best practices.”

Since its establishment in 1996, the ICRG has become a prominent funding source in responsible gaming and problem gambling research, yielding articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

The contribution will help fund research designed to educate treatment providers, researchers, advocates, operators, regulators and public policy makers about responsible gaming and problem gambling.

Arthur Paikowsky, ICRG president, said, “We salute MGM Resorts for supporting our research that will answer the many questions we have about the impact of gender on gambling disorder and address the health risks of casino employees.

“The ICRG is very grateful for the company’s long-standing and continuing support of the ICRG.”