FanDuel has announced a new responsible gaming partnership with former NBA player and coach Randy Livingston and his wife, sports agent Anita Smith, to mark the start of Responsible Gaming Education Month. Together, they will introduce “Trusted Voices: Conversations about Betting,” a program designed to help parents, guardians, and coaches have meaningful discussions with young people about the risks of gambling and recognizing the signs of problem gambling.
A New Initiative for Responsible Gaming Awareness
The “Trusted Voices” initiative, led by FanDuel, Livingston, and Smith, will provide families and coaches with tools and resources to facilitate conversations about the risks of gambling and how to engage responsibly. The program will include a video series in which Livingston shares his personal struggles with problem gambling and his recovery journey, highlighting the importance of addressing these topics early on.
The resources and program details are available at conversationsaboutbetting.com.
FanDuel’s Commitment to Responsible Gaming
Alison Kutler, Vice President of Responsible Gaming and Community Impact at FanDuel, expressed excitement about the partnership:
“Randy and Anita have an incredible story and a desire to help others, and we are excited to expand our advocacy program to raise awareness of the importance of having early and informed family conversations about gambling and the associated risks. FanDuel aims to set and continuously raise the standard for what it means to be a responsible operator, and we look forward to Randy and Anita strengthening our RG ambassador team moving forward.”
The video series will focus on the importance of modeling responsible gambling behavior for adults and explain topics such as proxy betting and the dangers of underage access to sports betting platforms.
Randy Livingston’s Story of Recovery
In the video series, Randy Livingston will share his personal experience with problem gambling, from his early exposure to gambling, hitting rock bottom, and eventually recovering with the support of his wife, Anita Smith. Livingston expressed his passion for helping others avoid the same pitfalls:
“As legal sports betting continues to become more accessible, I knew I wanted to use my experience to help families engage in proactive and informed conversations about gambling. It became apparent to Anita and me that FanDuel shares our goal of helping parents navigate these tough, but important conversations.”
The content is created in partnership with EPIC Global Solutions, a leading provider of gambling harm prevention services, ensuring that the materials are informative and effective. The video series will be supported by paid media on digital platforms, promoted across FanDuel’s social channels, and available on fanduel.com/playwell.
Anita Smith emphasized the importance of addressing gambling issues:
“It is important to normalize conversations about gambling, and this program is intended to help families get comfortable with traditionally uncomfortable conversations. Randy and I are delighted to work with FanDuel to amplify the program’s content and drive positive outcomes for young people and anyone who may be struggling with problem gambling.”
FanDuel’s Partnership with Kindbridge Behavioral Health
In addition to this new initiative with Livingston and Smith, FanDuel announced another partnership with Kindbridge Behavioral Health, which focuses on mental health support for individuals struggling with gambling issues. The partnership will offer direct access to mental health assessments and group support services for individuals who self-exclude from the FanDuel platform.
This program was piloted in New Jersey and Ohio, further expanding FanDuel’s commitment to responsible gaming and mental health support.
