Elizabeth M. George Article Archive

Elizabeth M. George has contributed 14 articles published on the iGaming News site.

Changes in Attitude About the Causes of Problem Gambling (2 April 2003)
Once upon a time, a person who became addicted to liquor, drugs or gambling, was thought to be a weak-minded, spineless, morally bankrupt sinner; someone who was cavalier about the welfare of his or her family, unconcerned about the social and financial impact their behaviors had on the community and was too self-absorbed to really try to quit drinking/drugs/gambling.

Advancing Responsible Gaming - You Heard it Here First, Part 2 (8 January 2003)
Part 2 of an Interview by Elizabeth George with IGC Executive Director Rick Smith.

Advancing Responsible Gaming - You Heard It Here First (2 December 2002)
An interview by Elizabeth George with IGC Executive Director Rick Smith.

Self Regulation and Responsible Gaming (4 October 2002)
As a consequence of the perceived void of strong regulation, the Internet gaming industry has looked at alternatives for advancing the credibility of legitimate operators.

Responsible Gaming is Here to Stay (8 August 2002)
Gambling has been around for approximately 8,000 years, give or take a millennium. It's safe to say that gambling is here to stay.

Responsible Gaming: Measuring Progress (4 July 2002)
The interactive gaming industry has stepped up to the plate and advanced responsible gaming measures, policies and procedures. Just how boldly have they stepped up to the plate? Let's look at some exceedingly unscientific measurements.

Responsible Gaming and the Fear Factor: Dispelling the Myths (7 June 2002)
The North American Training Institute staff had the opportunity to speak with an array of interactive gaming operators, software providers, payment processors and assorted vendors, as well as potential gaming regulators and lenders, at the Global Interactive Gaming Summit & Expo held in May in Toronto. Two very strong sentiments related to advancing responsible gaming emerged from these conversations.

Responsible Gaming for the Interactive Gaming Industry: How to Begin (5 April 2002)
An effective way to begin to address responsible gaming is by having confidence that responsible gaming programs and services are not bad for your business.

Responsible Gaming: On a Rol (5 February 2002)
What the Insiders are Saying About Responsible Gaming. . .

Advancing Responsible Gaming: It's the Right Thing To Do (10 January 2002)
What do the Caribbean, the Far East, Australasia, Africa, Central America, Europe, Russia, and South America have in common?

Advancing Responsible Gaming - Underage Gambling & Management of the Problem (3 December 2001)

Underage Gambling: A Bad Bet (2 November 2001)

Addressing the Issue of Underage Gaming (22 January 2001)

Responsible Gaming: Stepping up to the Plate (12 January 2001)