FanDuel Takes Action with Responsible Gaming and Mental Health Support Efforts
In recognition of Problem Gambling Awareness Month, FanDuel announced a series of initiatives and financial contributions designed to raise awareness of responsible play and expand access to mental health services.
"Our team works year-round at FanDuel to equip and support our customers to play responsibly," said Alison Kutler, Vice President, Sustainability and Responsible Gaming for FanDuel. "As we mark Problem Gambling Awareness Month, I'm excited to work with a growing roster of partners to expand access to problem gambling support resources."
New Mental Health Services Collaboration
FanDuel is partnering with Kindbridge Behavioral Health, a pioneering provider of mental health services for individuals facing challenges related to problem gambling.
The first phase of the partnership will pilot a program in New Jersey and Ohio to support self-excluded players with direct access to mental health assessments and group support services via telehealth.
"We are thrilled to be working with FanDuel to offer vital mental health support for players in need," added Daniel Umfleet, CEO of Kindbridge Behavioral Health. "This collaboration is deeply resonant, extending a compassionate hand to those navigating the complex terrain of problem gambling.”
The pilot will allow individuals to schedule immediate appointments with specialized problem gambling outpatient providers and gain access to peer support and educational groups to aid recovery.
Reinforcing Support of Non-Profit Partnerships
FanDuel will donate to the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to support its Agility Grants program, funded by the NFL via the NFL Foundation. The NCPG works to fund gambling prevention non-profits nationwide in underrepresented communities.
An additional donation will go to the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) to fund research on gambling behavior in the U.S., improve risk mitigation tools, and enhance evidence-based responsible gaming programs.
"FanDuel's support continues to play a huge role in ICRG's research and development," stated Arthur Paikowsky, President of ICRG. "We are honored to work with FanDuel as we commit to advocating for the importance of responsible gaming."
Rewarding Customer Tool Usage at Retail Locations
During March, FanDuel is incentivizing the use of responsible gaming tools such as deposit, wager, and time limits at select retail locations, beginning in Phoenix, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Customers who demonstrate responsible play will receive a FanDuel 'Play Well' branded gift.
These initiatives are part of Flutter’s global sustainability strategy, the Positive Impact Plan, which aims to have 50% of online customers globally using a responsible gaming tool by the end of 2026.
