FanDuel appoints Keith Whyte as Strategic Advisor for Responsible Gaming
He will lead awareness initiatives, including the Trusted Voices: Conversations About Betting program.
Key Points
- Whyte will provide strategic guidance on FanDuel’s Responsible Gaming programs, leading initiatives and events to promote a culture of responsible play
- He will contribute to the Trusted Voices program, which offers resources to help adults discuss gambling risks with young people
- Whyte has over 30 years of experience in problem gambling prevention and served as executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling for more than 25 years
FanDuel has appointed Keith Whyte as its new Responsible Gaming Strategic Advisor. The announcement accompanies Responsible Gaming Education Month, celebrated throughout September.
In this role, he is expected to provide strategic guidance on FanDuel’s Responsible Gaming programs, helping identify new advocacy and collaboration opportunities.
Whyte, who is also a contributor to Gaming America and will be featured in the upcoming September/October issue, will play a key role in leading initiatives and events designed to foster and expand a culture of responsible gaming.
In addition, he will support FanDuel’s Responsible Gaming efforts through Trusted Voices: Conversations About Betting, a program launched last year in partnership with Epic Global Solutions, offering resources to help adults discuss gambling risks and support young people.
Cory Fox, FanDuel SVP, Public Policy & Sustainability, said: “We are honored to have Keith Whyte join our team as a strategic advisor for our responsible gaming programming.
“At FanDuel, we are committed to elevating the industry standard for responsible gaming. We’re excited to welcome Keith to our Responsible Gaming team and are confident his experience and subject matter knowledge will further strengthen our leadership in this space.”
Good to know: Whyte recently shared his views on the state of responsible gambling and how operators can implement advanced practices
Whyte is the Founder and President of Safer Gambling Strategies LLC and has more than 30 years of experience in responsible gambling and prevention. He previously served as Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling for over 25 years, where he led initiatives on awareness, treatment and support. His expertise in policy, programs and industry relations will inform his role at FanDuel.
He added: “FanDuel has consistently demonstrated industry leading commitment to responsible gaming, and I’ve long admired their proactive approach. I’m thrilled to join the team and contribute my experience to further advancing FanDuel’s efforts in promoting safe and responsible play.”
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