NCPG Director Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee on Sports Betting Risks
Keith S. Whyte, Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), provided testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary during their hearing "America's High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling" on December 17, 2024. The testimony highlighted the critical need for federal action in addressing gambling addiction and implementing comprehensive policies to combat the public health challenges associated with expanded sports betting.
The NCPG, as the nation's only nonprofit organization focused on reducing gambling-related harm, maintains a neutral stance on legalized gambling while working to provide support and resources for those affected by problem gambling.
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