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National Council on Problem Gambling Announces Resignation of Executive Director Heather Maurer

Washington, D.C. – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) Board of Directors today announced the resignation of Heather Maurer...

Prediction Markets: The Risk of Harm Is Real. So Is Our Commitment to Mitigating It.

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) today issued the following statement from Board President Derek Longmeier on the rapid...

National Council on Problem Gambling Announces Recipients of 2026 National Awards

Washington, DC – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is honored to announce the recipients of the 2026 National...

National Council on Problem Gambling Announces 2026 – 2027 Board of Directors Officers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is pleased to announce the results of its annual Board officer...

Membership and Donations Do Not Equal Endorsement

Dear NCPG Members & Stakeholders, One of the questions we have received in recent months is whether membership, sponsorship, or donations...

Introducing the Financial Trader Health and Safety Initiative

Dear NCPG Members & Stakeholders, The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) recently launched the Financial Trader Health and Safety Initiative...

Understanding NCPG’s New Financial Services & Trading Membership Subcategory

Dear NCPG Members & Stakeholders, Over the past several weeks, we have received questions about the National Council on Problem Gambling’s...

National Council on Problem Gambling Announces Spring 2026 Agility Grants for Five Community Organizations Advancing Problem Gambling Prevention

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) today announced the recipients of the Spring 2026 Agility Grant...

National Survey Finds Broad Public Support for Consumer Protections on Prediction Market Platforms

More than four in five Americans say prediction markets should adhere to consumer protection standards comparable to those for gambling,...

National Council on Problem Gambling Announces 2026 Board of Directors Election Results

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) today announced the results of its 2026 Board of Directors election. Five newly...