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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...

Kalshi to Become NCPG’s First Financial Services & Trading Category Member to Advance Trader Health and Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) today announced a $2 million, two-year investment from prediction market platform...

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...