Gaming technology provider IDPair has released plans to launch The National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program (NVSEP). The supplier plans to kick off the program this summer in New England, pending regulatory approvals.
The program is the result of a collaboration between the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health (MACGH), East Carolina University and IDPair.
MACGH CEO Marlene Warner further discussed the details by saying, "A national program has been needed for a long time, and I am thrilled that New England has the potential to lead the way with this remarkable step forward to a more seamless approach to Voluntary Self-Exclusion.
“With the National VSE Program, individuals will soon have a unified platform for seeking help and support across the entire United States and receiving up-to-date information as it’s needed. I encourage all state gaming regulators to join this initiative to provide a stronger safety net for consumers.”
IDPair CEO Jonathan Aiwazian explained how states can incorporate the new self-exclusion program.
He commented, “States do not have to change the terms of their individual programs to join NVSEP, a key detail that solves a problem that had held back this advancement in player protection for so long.
“The current state programs will coexist with the new option, giving consumers the flexibility to exclude from as many or as few states and products as they choose, including both land-based and online gambling. While current self-exclusion protections don’t travel, people do, and we look forward to working with more states to use technology to provide a more comprehensive level of protection for those who need it most.”
