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PrizePicks and Kindbridge Behavioral Health announce responsible gaming collaboration
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PrizePicks and Kindbridge Behavioral Health are teaming together to give individuals new tools to help combat problem gaming.
PrizePicks today announced a new collaboration with Kindbridge Behavioral Health to provide certain clinical services at no initial cost to PrizePicks players and customer-facing employees.
The program will support problem gaming prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts for PrizePicks users.
Available in All PrizePicks Jurisdictions
The new program will be available for customers in all 35 jurisdictions the daily fantasy sports company currently operates.
“We are proud to partner with Kindbridge and to be the first operator to cover program costs entirely, removing a significant barrier to access,” said Adam Wexler, PrizePicks Co-founder and CEO, in a press release. “It’s essential that the fantasy sports industry invests and innovates in the area of responsible gaming. This initiative not only helps players and employees but also strengthens PrizePicks’ role in promoting social responsibility within the industry. By addressing both prevention and treatment, we are paving the way for a healthier gaming community.”
Kindbridge Behavioral Health is a mental health service provider dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges related to problem gaming and other mental health issues. PrizePicks will incur all initial costs of Kindbridge’s support services for its customer-facing employees and player community.
Players on PrizePicks and customer support employees will have access to an in-depth clinical assessment, clinical review, and care plan development session. It will also provide customers with access to educational and peer support groups.
Kindbridge Partnership is “Inspiring”
This new collaboration will provide users who many not have insurance, or financial barriers, with the support they need to address a potential problem gaming issue, said Daniel Umfleet, founder and CEO of Kindbridge Behavioral Health.
“It is inspiring to see a DFS operator actively providing essential care resources to their audience. Many individuals struggling with gaming-related health issues face significant financial barriers, even with insurance, which hinders their ability to follow a comprehensive care plan. This collaboration is a pivotal step toward eliminating these barriers, ensuring people can access the support they need, regardless of their financial situation,” Umfleet said.
Phil Sherwood, senior director of Responsible Gaming at PrizePicks, explained how the new program will help users who face high expenses who would otherwise not be able to procure services for a potential problem gaming issue.
“Many individuals face high out-of-pocket expenses for healthcare even with insurance, making it difficult to get the help they need. Partnering with Kindbridge allows us to help those individuals who wish to take preventative measures with a variety of world-class mental health services at no cost to them,” he said.
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