PrizePicks and EPIC Global Solutions announce responsible gaming partnership

PrizePicks, the largest daily fantasy sports operator in North America, announced today a partnership with EPIC Global Solutions, the leading provider of gaming harm prevention services.

In recognition of Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM), PrizePicks employees will have access to educational training sessions featuring in-depth presentations from EPIC’s extensive roster of responsible gaming experts, highlighting signs of problem gaming, the need for responsible gaming measures and prevention methods.

“At PrizePicks our aim is to set and continuously raise the standard for responsible gaming in the DFS space and we look forward to working with EPIC to strengthen our internal RG resources,” said Phil Sherwood, senior director of responsible gaming at PrizePicks. “These educational training sessions will help create safer and more enjoyable experiences that will ultimately improve the gaming ecosystem.”

EPIC will also conduct an organisational assessment to identify opportunities which strengthen responsible gaming throughout the organization. Findings will be used to inform actionable recommendations to be woven into PrizePicks’ responsible gaming strategy.

“We’re delighted to be working with PrizePicks to identify responsible gaming opportunities throughout the organisation,” explained Teresa Fiore, VP of partnerships at EPIC Global Solutions. “Our team of subject matter experts and researchers look forward to evaluating how these can be applied within PrizePicks, and trust that the workshops we’ll be delivering through facilitators with lived experience of gaming addiction will empower employees with insights into how their work can be used to mitigate harms.”

Today’s announcement follows a series of enhanced responsible gaming efforts by the fantasy sports operator. In June, PrizePicks struck a groundbreaking deal with Kindbridge Behavioral Health to offer top-tier clinical services for members at no initial cost, becoming the first gaming operator to do so globally. The programme currently supports problem gaming prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.

PrizePicks is the fastest-growing sports company in North America according to the 2023 Inc. 5000 rankings. As the company continues to expand to new markets, responsible gaming education remains a key focus. For more information, visit www.prizepicks.com/responsible-gaming.