Making Things Better

Initiatives

Social Responsibility
  • 501(c)(3) Charities: We know how important it is to advance responsible gambling prevention and awareness through research. That’s why we committed $1.05 million to support RG research for the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG). The multi-year scientific research will focus on the health risks of gambling among young adults and the effectiveness of RG tools.

    Bally’s also pledged $5 million over five years to the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Foundation as part of our long-term workforce and economic development partnership in that U.S. state. This landmark donation will revolutionize access to higher education, offering economic opportunities for students eyeing careers in the casino and gaming industries.
  • Community Impact: Each of our gaming properties actively gives back to their local communities, supporting a wide array of non-profits and charitable organizations, ranging from local hospitals and senior care facilities to food banks, schools, and community programs.
  • Community hours donated: Around the world Bally’s employees collectively give thousands of hours to community service efforts, embodying our unwavering dedication to fostering economic growth and development in every community we touch. To incentivize volunteerism, Bally’s U.K. team members can take up to five paid days off per calendar year to support non-profit organizations.
  • Support for Veterans: We donate to local veterans’ homes and host veteran career fairs to actively recruit military personnel and connect them with prospective employers. In addition, we donate concert tickets to veterans and active-duty military personnel. We were also proud to honor the sacrifices and bravery of the veterans in our teams by highlighting their stories and experiences through a video series.
  • Vendor diversity: Bally’s has ambitious goals to support women- and minority-owned enterprises and small businesses.

Initiatives

Social Responsibility
  • Employee training: This year, 9,016 Bally's employees completed responsible gaming training, 6,840 completed Anti-Money Laundering Training and 6,281 completed DEI training. Bally’s Employees spent 1,599 hours completing Anti-Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery training, and 3,858 hours completing Health and Safety Training.

  • Commitment to diverse workforce: Globally, 47% of Bally’s employees are women, and in the United States, 46% of its employees self-identify as members of minority groups. Bally’s leadership (management and above) comprises 33% women, and 13.9% of its leaders self-identify as members of minority groups.

  • DE&I courses / diversity training: Bally's requires diversity and non-discrimination training for employees across properties, including how to recognize discrimination, file a complaint and steps that employees can take to support colleagues and promote a more inclusive workplace.

  • Scholarship programs: Bally’s investment will provide scholarships to qualifying Rhode Islanders seeking a career in the growing gaming and hospitality industries, reflecting our continued commitment to creating opportunities for economic growth and development in the communities we serve.

  • Safety Chip program: Bally's "Safety Chip" program rewards employees for implementing safe activity in the workplace.
  • Wellness programs: Our approach to Employee Experience and Wellness includes wellness fairs, flu shot clinics, weight management support, and employee dining programs. We prioritize employee health with regular wellness communications providing health tips and best practices. Our dedication to employee wellness extends beyond physical health to include mental and financial wellbeing. Programs such as quarterly fitness challenges, an employee assistance program, and student loan assistance.

Initiatives

Social Responsibility

We are dedicated to environmental responsibility and have formalized our commitment in our Environment and Climate Change Policy. We are actively working to minimize our environmental impact by reducing our carbon footprint, exploring, and implementing alternative energy solutions, and minimizing both water usage and waste generation.

Minimizing Our Carbon Footprint

We have diligently tracked our Scope 1 and 2 Carbon Emissions since 2021 to meet Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB) disclosure requirements and regulatory compliance. We've now broadened our efforts to include Scope 3 emissions measurement. Our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are measured in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard operational consolidation (control) approach, encompassing all relevant categories.

Here are a few examples of our energy reduction measures:

  • Bally's Quad Cities (Rock Island, IL): We continue to benefit from infrastructure improvements that enhance energy efficiency, including lighting upgrades resulting in a 45% efficiency gain and the installation of aerators that reduce water consumption by 30%, which also lowers water heating energy needs. Combined with on-site renewable energy from water-to-air pumps, these initiatives make Bally's Quad Cities a carbon-efficient property.
  • Bally's Twin River (Lincoln, RI): We've installed 10 new premium parking spaces with Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations (both Level 2 and DC Fast Charging) at the property's north entrance, in partnership with Inovis Energy.
  • Bally's Event Lawn (Providence, RI): We've invested $2.2 million to open the Bally's Event Lawn, a 45,000-square-foot open space within the seven-acre 195 District Park. This initiative preserves a vital downtown green space for the next 20 years.

Initiatives

Social Responsibility
  • Corporate Governance guiding documents: Bally's has developed and maintained robust corporate governance documents including our Code of Business Conduct, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Bylaws and Charters.
  • ESG Steering Committee: Bally's has created an ESG Steering Committee to oversee and provide executive sponsorship for our corporate ESG strategy, goals and initiatives.
  • Board diversity: Bally's is committed to maintaining a diverse make-up of our Board of Directors, including diversity of race, gender, ethnicity and experience.
  • Data privacy and security: At Bally's, Data Privacy and Security is essential to the trust of our guests and employees. We work hard to ensure that our team members are aware and supported by technology to protect everyone, and we continually evaluate and update our procedures and training in this area.
  • Anti-Money Laundering trainings: Bally's requires all property leaders, all new hires and rehires, and all employees handling / verifying large current transactions to undertake a series of annual trainings on Anti-Money laundering practices in order to ensure proper compliance.

Initiatives

Social Responsibility
  • Responsible Gaming trainings: Responsible Gaming is a top priority for Bally's, and we require every employee, including those who do not interact directly with players, to complete RG training. Annually, all employees participate in refreshers on how to recognize signs and symptoms of gambling problems and how to refer individuals to local resources for assistance. In 2023, 9,016 employees spent 3,000 hours completing responsible gambling training.
  • Responsible Gaming programs: Bally’s is proud to be part of the leadership circle of the National Council on Problem Gambling, a position that underscores our commitment to responsible gaming, and our proactive stance in addressing problem gambling issues.
  • Responsible Gaming Information Per Location
  • Responsible Gaming Policy and Commitments, download now
  • Responsible Marketing: We are committed to responsible marketing, prioritizing consumer protection and adhering to all applicable laws and industry codes, including the AGA’s Responsible Marketing Code. Our factual and honest advertising includes problem gambling resources and avoids targeting vulnerable players, especially minors. We employ strategies to prevent underage gambling, both online and in our physical locations, and consistently promote responsible gambling messages and support resources in our marketing materials.
  • Combating Elder Financial Exploitation: We are committed to preventing and reporting Elder Financial Exploitation (EFE) by complying with all applicable legal requirements to protect against fraud, unauthorized transactions, claims, or other liabilities.
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