Brightstar Lottery Commits Financial Backing to International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization

Brightstar Lottery, a prominent global provider of lottery solutions, content, and technological frameworks, has announced a significant financial contribution to the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC). This strategic move establishes Brightstar Lottery as the first lottery industry supplier to extend financial support to the international entity focused on professional certification in the realm of problem gambling and gaming.

While the precise financial details of the donation were not publicly disclosed, an official press release from Brightstar Lottery confirms that the funds will immediately bolster IPGGC's existing programs. Critically, this financial injection is specifically allocated to aid the organization's recently launched Collegiate Counselors Gambling Certification and Global Gambling Counselor Certification programs, designed to enhance the expertise and availability of qualified professionals worldwide.

The IPGGC maintains an overarching objective to elevate the quality of care, advocate for responsible gambling principles, and diminish the incidence of gambling-related harm and gaming disorders across the globe. Through the development of robust certification curricula and the establishment of stringent professional benchmarks, the organization is dedicated to creating a substantial positive impact in the ongoing battle against at-risk and problematic gambling behaviors.

Wendy Montgomery, Senior Vice President of Branding, Communications, and Sustainability at Brightstar Lottery, conveyed the company's enthusiasm regarding this partnership. "Our distinction as the first lottery industry supplier to financially support the IPGGC is a clear indicator of Brightstar's profound commitment to comprehensive responsible gaming processes and practices," Montgomery stated. She further elaborated that responsible gaming forms a foundational element of Brightstar's "Sustainable Play" program, deeply integrated into the company's operational philosophy. Montgomery added, "We are pleased to endorse the IPGGC's vital mission to broaden the access to, and certification of, responsible gaming professionals."

In response to Brightstar's pioneering support, Jody Bechtold, President of the IPGGC's Board of Directors, commended the lottery provider's leadership. "The IPGGC applauds Brightstar for setting an industry precedent in its dedication to bolstering the certification of problem gambling professionals through this unique donation," Bechtold remarked. She also acknowledged Brightstar Lottery's acute understanding of the lottery vertical and their unwavering commitment to promoting responsible gambling, aligning seamlessly with IPGGC's objective of delivering the highest caliber of care and support to those in need. This collaboration is set to significantly strengthen the global infrastructure of professional support available to individuals impacted by gambling-related issues.