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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...
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...
NCPG Annual Gift Responsibly Campaign Now at Its Highest Level of Participation, Bolstered By “Too Young to Bet”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) today announced a record-high level of participation in its annual Gift...
National Council on Problem Gambling Names Heather L. Maurer as New Executive Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Heather L. Maurer,...
NCPG Awards Nearly $200k to Five Nonprofits Expanding Problem Gambling Prevention Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) today announced $199,000 in Agility Grant funding has been awarded to...
