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RG Ambassador Program

Launched in 2021, the FanDuel RG Ambassador Program was developed to build a team of external partners working as advocates and ambassadors to raise awareness of problem gambling and promote RG education.

Together, these ambassadors play an important role in promoting positive play and responsible behaviors, including the use of gaming tools, like My Spend, as well as deposit, wager, and time limits.

Keith Whyte

Former Executive Director of the NCPG, Keith brings over 30 years of experience in the responsible gambling and problem gambling prevention space to FanDuel as a strategic advisor on the RG program. His subject matter knowledge and experience help identify opportunities to expand and enhance FanDuel’s advocacy work and communicate resources across users and the industry.

Craig Carton

As FanDuel’s first RG Ambassador, Craig Carton shares his lived experience with problem gambling and works to raise awareness of the risks associated with gambling through a range of activities, including the Craig Carton RG College Tour.

Randy Livingston & Anita Ondine Smith

As the first husband and wife ambassador duo, Randy and Anita share their personal stories related to problem gambling, with the hope of helping others going through similar experiences. Visit www.conversationsaboutbetting.com to learn more.

Erin Andrews

Erin Andrews brings her trusted voice and tremendous reach in sports to help amplify responsible gaming messaging to a broad and diverse audience. Through this partnership, she champions the importance of Playing with a Plan, encouraging fans to enjoy sports and gaming responsibly while raising awareness of resources and tools that support healthier play.

Trusted Voices

Trusted Voices:

Conversations About Betting

Founded by retired NBA player Randy Livingston and his wife, basketball agent Anita Smith, “Trusted Voices: Conversations About Betting” is designed to equip adults, including parents and coaches, with tools and resources to talk to young people about gambling, associated risks, how to recognize warning signs, and where to go for support.

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The Comeback with Craig Carton

"The Comeback with Craig Carton" is a first-of-its-kind video series about problem gambling recovery. Craig, a national sports media personality, struggled with disordered gambling behind the scenes. After serving time in prison, he became a FanDuel RG Ambassador in 2021. Guests share their stories through candid conversations. The series raises awareness, reduces stigma, and encourages open dialogue around responsible play. It reminds fans of the importance of balance, support, and informed choices.

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Front Office Sports

Responsible Gaming Essentials

Front Office Sports has partnered with FanDuel to bring you a first-of-its-kind Responsible Gaming Essentials course covering the fundamentals of responsible play and the evolving sportsbook industry.

Leaders from FanDuel, together with representatives across the sports industry and the National Council on Problem Gambling, discuss the rise of legal sports betting in the U.S. and the importance of responsible gaming.

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Operation Hope

Operation Hope

FanDuel is proud to support the important work of Operation Hope, America’s leading non-profit organization focused on making free enterprise and capitalism work for the underserved by disrupting poverty.

As part of our commitment to promote responsible play, FanDuel encourages those who choose to wager to set a budget and always play within their financial means. Managing a budget effectively is a skill that requires a level of financial literacy.

Through multi-year support from FanDuel, Operation HOPE is expanding their financial counseling program to offer coaching at no charge to residents of Vermont, Massachusetts and Kentucky.

FanDuel continues to expand its partnership with Operation HOPE and looks forward to continuing to work together to promote financial literacy education.

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