As a leading manufacturer of gaming equipment for entertainment purposes, IGT believes that it is incumbent upon all stakeholders in the gaming industry to take a pro-active approach to problem and underage gambling.
Pro-Active Approach
It is IGT's mission to promote responsible gaming to our employees, our customers and the public at large, and to supporting those agencies and programs committed to researching, preventing and treating problem gaming.
Customer support
As a technology supplier to the gaming industry, IGT encourages responsible gaming initiatives among its customers and works to create opportunities for public recognition of exemplary efforts. IGT provides resources for customers' responsible gaming activities as well.
Responsible gaming partnerships
IGT is a major supporter and a member of the two largest organizations in the United States dedicated to reducing problem and underage gambling. They are the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the National Center for Responsible Gambling (NCRG). Additionally, IGT and its subsidiaries support and participate in the activities of many regional organizations with a responsible gaming-related mandate.
IGT also supports Illinois groups and organizations with their statewide efforts to increase awareness and education about problem gambling.
Employee education and awareness
All IGT employees are informed of the company's responsible gaming policy and commitment as part of their initial employee orientation. IGT's "Employee Guide to Responsible Gaming" is a brochure that provides problem gambling awareness and information regarding availability of counseling and treatment in the local community as well as through our company's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financial support
Funding for problem gambling awareness, research and treatment is a key priority. IGT's research contributions are primarily directed to the National Center for Responsible Gaming and the Institute for Research on Pathological Gambling and Related Disorders. We work closely with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and their thirty-five state affiliates, including the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG), to promote awareness and expand education. In addition IGT provides funding for the nationwide problem gambling "Helpline" through the NCPG.
Promote awareness to public policy makers
IGT is an advocate for the recognition of problem gambling in the creation of public policy and contributes to the development of gaming policies that appropriately address this issue.
Active participation
IGT encourages employees to volunteer their time and support to help in the prevention and treatment of problem and underage gambling in their communities. IGT senior executives serve on the Boards of the National Council on Problem Gambling and the National Center for Responsible Gaming.
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