05/29/2026
✅️ Official NCPG Board of Directors Announcement!
Congratulations to the ARPG Council state affiliate Executive Director Vena Schexnayder.
National Council on Problem Gambling
Founded in 1972, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is the leading US nonprofit working to mitigate gambling-related harm. It aims to “improve health and wellness by reducing the personal, social, and economic costs of problem gambling,” while taking a neutral stance on legalization.
As the US’s oldest gambling-focused organization, it exists to, per its Vision & Mission statement:
Advance wellbeing by minimizing gambling harm
Lead awareness and advocacy on lessening gambling-related harm.
Serve as the issue’s national advocate
The NCPG focuses its advocacy for problem gambling programs, policies, and funding at the national level, while its state affiliates focus theirs on state and local efforts. In November 2025, Heather L. Maurer was appointed as the executive director.
The Council is behind several significant initiatives, such as the National Problem Gambling Helpline™ (1-800-MY-RESET), a single national access point for local resources and referrals.
Clients can also access services by Text 800GAM, or 1800-522-4700. Visit NCPGambling.org
The NCPG’s other major efforts include:
-The National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling
-National Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Gift Responsibly Campaign
-The NCPG has also developed the Internet Responsible Gambling Standards, its model policy for online gambling, and the Internet Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP), a best-practices accreditation.
In May 2026, the NCPG expanded its membership and focus beyond traditional gambling by bringing Kalshi into the fold and launching a new Financial Trader Health and Safety initiative.
