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Bettor Safe, a new sports betting education campaign, launched this week with the goal of distinguishing legal and illegal markets.
Conscious Gaming rolled out the new campaign as a way to educate consumers about the risks of betting illegally and the benefits of a legal and regulated sports betting market. Along with the national initiative, two state-specific campaigns for New Jersey and Pennsylvania launched.
Between March Madness and the month being Problem Gambling Awareness Month, it was deemed an appropriate time to launch the campaign:
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- All Sports Lounges are located on the Gaming Floor at each property. When can bets be placed? Bets can be placed at the betting counter with a Sports Lounge Ticket Writer during Sports Lounge operating hours. You may also place a bet at one of our self-service kiosks 24 hours a day. Are cash and credit accepted at the Sports.
- A parlay bet is a form of sports wagering where a single bet combines together two or more individual wagers up to a total of 12 picks and is dependent on all of those wagers winning together for the bet to cash. For example let’s say you want to bet.
“This campaign comes at a pivotal moment when American sports fans are gearing up for the NCAA basketball tournament amid a pandemic that continues to push individuals online,” said Seth Palansky, vice president of corporate social responsibility and communications at Conscious Gaming. “Now more than ever we must educate consumers and equip them with the tools to make more informed decisions about online betting.”
A need for education
As legal sports betting spreads across the US, many Americans are still unaware of their state’s status. According to a study by the American Gaming Association, 35% of individuals don’t know if their state is legal.
In a survey, Conscious Gaming found 25% of New Jersey respondents weren’t sure if online betting was legal. In Pennsylvania, the figure was 30%.
“Educating Pennsylvanians about the security and safety advantages of legal online betting is critical,” Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Executive Director Kevin O’Toole said.
Bettor Safe taking a multi-channel approach
The campaign will reach consumers through a variety of channels:
- TV
- Radio
- Digital
Those ads will drive to the Bettor Safe website. If a person decides they want to make a bet and searches online, it’s likely they will find an illegal site that’s had years of search optimization, Palansky said. The hope is this campaign will help users determine legal betting sites.
The website will help guide a potential bettor to proper information.
“It’s pretty simple, straightforward,” Palansky said. “We tried to speak in easy and clear language with a checklist.”
Bettor Safe growth potential
Conscious Gaming hopes more state-specific sites will roll out in the future, using Bettor Safe as the umbrella campaign.
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The company will analyze the results of the initial campaigns in two months.
“We’ll go back and do more surveying and understand if we made an impact,” Palansky said. “We can analyze data on web traffic and engagement to see if we are able to drive the message home and be a tool for folks. It’s very hard to understand what’s going on quickly and easily. But folks are willing to do research.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hours of operation of the Sports Lounge?
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Kiosks are Open
Counter Open Daily:
Mon - Fri 10 AM - 12 AM
Sat - Sun 8 AM - 12 AM
*Hours are subject to change at management’s discretion.
Where are the Sports Lounges located?
All Sports Lounges are located on the Gaming Floor at each property.
When can bets be placed?
Bets can be placed at the betting counter with a Sports Lounge Ticket Writer during Sports Lounge operating hours. You may also place a bet at one of our self-service kiosks 24 hours a day.
Are cash and credit accepted at the Sports Lounge?
Sports wagers may only be placed with cash.
How can I cash out a winning ticket?
You can cash out a winning ticket at the betting counter within the Sports Lounge during operating hours. You can also cash out a winning ticket at the Cashier’s Cage 24 hours a day.
What is the minimum bet I can make at the Sports Lounge?
The minimum wager amount you can place at the Sports Lounge is $1.
Am I able to bet on horse racing at the Sports Lounges at Seneca Resorts & Casinos?
You are not able to bet on horse racing at the Sports Lounges.
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How many teams can I bet on a parlay?
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A parlay wager may include up to 12 teams at the self-service kiosk and up to nine teams at the betting counters in the Sports Lounge.