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Gambling addiction nonprofit in turmoil over $2M prediction market donation

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The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), a leading nonprofit combating gambling addiction, is experiencing internal turmoil following its acceptance of a $2 million donation from prediction market platform Kalshi. The NCPG's executive director, Heather Maurer, resigned after facing backlash for finalizing the donation without full board approval and for not securing commitments from Kalshi regarding safety guardrails or addiction helplines. This decision has led to severed ties with several state-level problem gambling organizations and regulators, who disagree with the NCPG's acceptance of funds from a platform that rejects being classified as gambling. AI

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    Head of prominent gambling addiction nonprofit resigns over $2 million donation from Kalshi

    National Council on Problem Gambling executive director Heather Maurer required board members to sign NDAs before revealing the donation.

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