Responsible gaming technology company idPair announced on Tuesday the expansion of the National Voluntary Self-Exclusion Program to the entire United States, in partnership with the PrizePicks, Underdog, Dabble, and Splash Sports platforms.
The program will for the first time create a single, integrated self-exclusion portal, providing users one platform where they can be automatically restricted from other partners. In a release, idPair said that the system, underpinned by proprietary technology, “empowers consumers to proactively manage their play across all participating jurisdictions, platforms, and products through a single, streamlined process.”
“Two years ago idPair was the first company selected by GuardDog, our responsible gaming innovation fund, with the intent of utilizing their technology to create meaningful partnerships that advance safer play,” Adam Warrington, Underdog’s vice president of responsible gaming, said in a release. “This 50-state rollout is proof of concept of that intent and further establishes that collaboration on safety and protection is critical for our entire industry.”
“For the college student in Nebraska who downloaded a fantasy sports app during the excitement of March basketball and got carried away, or for the parent in California trying to rebuild trust at home — this expansion means they don’t have to face things alone,” said Jonathan Aiwazian, CEO of idPair. “By expanding this operator-led program to all 50 states, we’re making sure that when someone raises their hand and asks for help, safeguards show up for them everywhere.”
While the program has just four members currently, idPair said that the underlying technology is compatible with others gambling apps. PrizePicks and Underdog offer daily fantasy sports and prediction markets, while Dabble and Splash Sports are focused on DFS.
