Problem gambling council chief resigns after Kalshi donation controversy
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Heather Maurer exits the National Council on Problem Gambling after a $2 million deal with the prediction market drew backlash from board members and state allies The head of America’s largest gambling addiction nonprofit has stepped down. The reason is a $2 million check from a company that lets people bet on real-world events. Heather Maurer resigned as executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) on September 26, 2026, according to a Barron’s report cited by Fortune. Her exit follows months of internal turmoil over the organization’s decision to accept funding from prediction market platform Kalshi.
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