New research from the American Gaming Association reveals a significant increase in responsible gaming investments from gaming industry companies.
Total spending reached $471.8m annually - up from approximately $275m in 2017.
Conducted by a major international accounting firm, the research demonstrates a surge in industry-wide RG spending that has grown at a faster rate than gaming revenue over the past seven years.
Several key programme areas are seeing significant spending commitments as the industry expands.
"This impactful rise in RG spending demonstrates the legal industry's dedication to fostering a safe and informed gaming environment,” said Joe Maloney, AGA senior vice president, strategic communications.
“Beyond the considerable taxes gaming companies contribute to fund responsible gaming and problem gambling resources, the industry also proactively invests hundreds of millions of dollars more to ensure our customers have the tools, knowledge and safeguards to play responsibly.”
