Caesars Sportsbook announced its receipt of the prestigious RG Check accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC). The certification includes an assessment of Caesars Sportsbook’s commitment to Responsible Gaming, including areas such as player and Team Member education, public awareness advertisements, and funding for organizations dedicated to Responsible Gaming research, awareness, and education.

As part of the RG Check accreditation process, Caesars Sportsbook underwent a thorough assessment of its Responsible Gaming practices, Team Member training process, player education, and protection efforts. The assessment concluded that Caesars Sportsbook is among the industry leaders in Responsible Gaming, building on Caesars Entertainment’s legacy in its Responsible Gaming practices.

“We are honored to receive the RG Check accreditation from the Responsible Gambling Council. For more than 30 years, Caesars Entertainment has been at the forefront of Responsible Gaming, implementing policies that have carried over to Caesars Sportsbook to educate our players on how to play responsibly and providing responsible gaming tools. This acknowledgment validates our efforts to continue to improve our Responsible Gaming practices and ensure our players are gaming with us for the right reasons. We’re proud to further enhance our Responsible Gaming initiatives available through Caesars Sportsbook,” Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital, said.

“Congratulations to Caesars Sportsbook for receiving their RG Check accreditation. RG Check is the world’s most comprehensive gambling accreditation program. Developed in consultation with policymakers, gambling providers, players, and people who have experienced gambling harm. It is also backed by rigorous safeguards that protect players and foster a sustainable player base. An RG Check Accreditation means Caesars Sportsbook has achieved the highest standards for their Responsible Gambling practices,” Shelley White, CEO of the Responsible Gambling Council, said.

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The RG Check stands out as a pinnacle in the gaming industry and is known for its uncompromising standards and rigorous accreditation criteria. Receiving the RG Check validates sites or venues that have implemented robust Responsible Gaming policies.

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. announced its premier sports wagering platform, Caesars Sportsbook, became the first sportsbook to launch legalized mobile sports betting in the state of North Carolina. Made possible under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and through Caesars’ expanded relationship with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the Caesars Sportsbook app is now exclusively accepting mobile sports bets at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC, Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel in Murphy, NC and on surrounding Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribal lands.

In addition to today’s exclusive launch on tribal lands and in advance of going live statewide on March 11, subject to regulatory approval, those 21 and older in North Carolina can download the Caesars Sportsbook app on iOS and Android or visit caesars.com/sportsbook on desktop to register and create their account. Convenient cash deposits and withdrawals for Caesars Sportsbook mobile accounts are also available at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort and Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel.

“The Caesars Sportsbook app is the perfect complement to our in-person retail sportsbooks in Western North Carolina that so many sports fans have enjoyed for years,” said Eric Hession, President of Caesars Digital. “We’re thankful to be able to offer wagering at the Harrah’s Cherokee properties as part of our longstanding relationship with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and with the sports calendar heating up, there is a lot to be excited about. Thank you to the National Indian Gaming Commission, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, the North Carolina State Lottery Commission, and its Sports Betting Committee for making this day a possibility.”

“Over the years, the partnership between the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and Caesars Entertainment has only flourished and strengthened,” said Michell Hicks, Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. “We eagerly anticipate the chance to introduce mobile sports betting to North Carolina, offering a fresh and new experience to all sports fans.”

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With quick payouts, a variety of deposit options, and many other user-friendly features, the Caesars Sportsbook app builds on the elevated and seamless sports wagering experience fans have historically enjoyed at Caesars destinations in North Carolina. The Caesars Sportsbook app also features lightning-fast scoreboards, same-game parlays, prop betting markets, expanded in-play betting options, livestreaming of marquee sporting events and much more.

The betting tips and free picks app generated over 31,000 bets and 195,000 screen views in December of 2023 and now features significant improvements to its proprietary SmartPicks betting tool

FlashPicks, the flagship North American brand for Checkd Group, has posted record user numbers with over 31,000 bets and 195,000 screen views in December of 2023. The FlashPicks app has averaged around 60,000 user sessions per month since its launch in March of 2023.

Building on this momentum, FlashPicks has released a significant update to its app with an overhauled user interface and innovative live bet tracking capabilities via its SmartPicks betting tool.

Developed in-house, FlashPicks is Checkd Group’s flagship United States brand and its first venture outside of the United Kingdom. Designed for North America by a team of expert technologists native to the sports betting field, FlashPicks offers free picks and betting tips across a range of United States sports and sign-up deals with operators such as FanDuel Sportsbook, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook and Bet365.

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The app update sees substantial upgrades to the free SmartPicks betting tool, based on Checkd’s proprietary Smart Acca technology. SmartPicks helps bettors make informed betting decisions quickly and more effectively via the latest stats and data for NFL and NBA.

The easy-to-use tool now features a highly innovative Player Prop Tracker, which gives users the ability to track their over/under bets within the app in more detail than ever before.

SmartPicks also achieved record numbers in December of 2023 with over 11,000 searches recorded within the tool.

“We’re thrilled to roll out the latest iteration of FlashPicks, which will further fortify its reputation as the ultimate betting companion for discerning recreational sports fans in North America,” the Head of United States Operations for Checkd Group, Callum Broxton, said. “We’re delighted to have seen out 2023 with record bets and users and feel confident that our positive trajectory will continue with the highly capable Checkd Dev team fueling our innovation and growth.”

“The SmartPicks tool, which helps our users cut through the noise and build their bets with the latest stats and data, is now easier to use than ever,” the Managing Director for Checkd Dev, Adam Patton, said. “The Player Prop Tracker is a unique live betting tool that makes FlashPicks more engaging while saving bettors time and effort.”

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FlashPicks initially launched in North America in January of 2022 before releasing its app in May of 2023. In its first nine months, the FlashPicks app has garnered nearly 600,000 user sessions and has continually improved its consumer offering with the addition of NBA Prop Cheat Sheets, Picks Tournaments and an influencer support strategy.

High-profile influencers including Alex Caruso, Matty Chucks and Austin’s Props have played a significant role in increasing acquisition, engagement and retention for the brand.

SmartPicks, based on Checkd’s revolutionary SmartAcca technology and powered by data from Stats Perform, takes all the latest statistics and data and ranks bets based on their historical performance. The completely free tool allows bettors to quickly and effectively make more informed decisions.