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One Advocate, 20 Proclamations: Celebrating Mike Sciandra’s Work to Promote Year-Round Problem Gambling Awareness
Trigger Warning: The following content contains descriptions of underage gambling and gambling addiction, which may be distressing for some individuals. Even as Problem...
NCPG & NASPL Announce Enhancements to Responsible Gambling Framework Certification Program
Rolling submissions now open for Levels 1–4, including new Commitment Level certification WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), in collaboration with...
NCPG Strongly Endorses Introduction of Bipartisan POINTS Act to Establish First Dedicated Federal Funding for Gambling Addiction
Bill reallocates one-third of the existing federal excise tax on sports wagers, generating an estimated $100 million annually for addressing...
National Survey Finds Widespread Gambling Participation Before Age 21 Amid Public Concern About Youth Exposure Risk
While nearly two thirds of U.S. adults aged 21+ report gambling before age 21, only 15% of adults overall say they have...
NCPG Award Spotlight: Dr. Shandra Parks Champions Multicultural Wellness
This profile is part of a special series recognizing the 2025 NCPG National Awards recipients. Throughout the year, NCPG will...
Resolution of the NCPG Board of Directors Calling on Prediction Market Operators to Promote the National Problem Gambling Helpline™
Whereas the National Council on Problem Gambling (“NCPG”) is the only national nonprofit organization that seeks to minimize the economic and social costs associated...
National Council on Problem Gambling Reiterates Responsible Gambling Guidelines Ahead of Super Bowl LX
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) today reiterated its responsible gambling guidance for consumers in anticipation of Super Bowl LX,...
NCPG Celebrates Historic Opening of Federal Research Funding for Gambling Addiction
FY26 Defense Appropriations bill provides first federal funds to study gambling addiction in the military WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Council on...
National Council on Problem Gambling Adopts 1-800-MY-RESET as New National Problem Gambling Helpline™ Number
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) today announced it has adopted 1-800-MY-RESET as the new National...
NCPG Statement on the Termination of Federal Addiction and Mental Health Grants
Updated 1/15/2026: The Trump administration has reversed cuts to federal grants supporting mental health and addiction treatment programs. While the restoration...
