Two state-specific initiatives - /pa and a counterpart in New Jersey with an “nj” in the URL in place of the “pa” - are part of the campaign, with other state sites soon to follow.Īdvertisements, videos, and state-specific resources are all part of an effort to raise consumer awareness of the issue.
It is results like this that have led Conscious Gaming to launch the “Bettor Safe” program, a national campaign designed to educate consumers about the risks of betting on illegal websites as well as the benefits of regulated gaming options. 23.7% who believe they know the difference. More specifically, 47.9% said they can’t tell the difference, and another 28.4% expressed uncertainty about whether they would be able to tell the difference - vs.
In Pennsylvania, one of the leading states for legal, regulated mobile sports betting, many residents admit they have struggled to differentiate legal options from illegal.Īccording to a survey released today by Conscious Gaming - an independent non-profit created by geolocation tech company GeoComply - more than 75% of Pennsylvanians polled responded that they can’t tell the difference, or aren’t sure if they can tell the difference, between state-authorized and unauthorized sites.
