The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling has formally ended its affiliation with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), citing concerns over the NCPG’s partnership with prediction market company Kalshi.
Trey Delap, executive director of the Nevada Council, confirmed that Kalshi’s $2 million investment and the creation of a new Financial Services & Trading Subcategory within the NCPG prompted a review of the relationship. While Kalshi maintains its platform is trading rather than gambling, the Nevada Council expressed concerns about preserving institutional independence and credibility in problem gambling advocacy.
“Kalshi was the catalyst for that review, but the decision itself was about the broader principle of institutional independence,“ Delap told CDC Gaming. “After careful consideration, we concluded that continuing the affiliation was no longer consistent with our responsibility as Nevada’s statewide problem gambling organization.”
The Nevada Council emphasized that their decision was not about any single company or product but about maintaining the independence that underpins problem gambling organizations’ credibility. This move follows similar actions by other affiliates, including the Michigan Gaming Control Board, which withdrew from the NCPG earlier this year.
For players and consumers, this development highlights ongoing debates about emerging forms of wagering such as prediction markets. Kalshi allows users aged 18 and older to buy event contracts, a lower age limit than Nevada’s preferred minimum of 21. The Nevada Council noted that its state has a problem gambling rate of 6%, significantly higher than the 2% national average, with many individuals seeking help engaging in multiple gambling formats.
Because prediction markets operate largely outside traditional responsible gambling frameworks, there is limited data on participation and harm. This lack of oversight can pose risks for players, especially those vulnerable to gambling-related harm. The Nevada Council stressed that innovation in wagering products must be balanced with consumer protection to maintain public confidence.
Delap explained that new forms of wagers and wagering should be evaluated using the same public policy principles that have long guided Nevada’s regulated gaming industry. “Innovation and consumer protection are not competing values, public confidence in new gaming products depends on both,“ he said.
The Nevada Council also highlighted concerns about Kalshi’s lower age limit, contrasting with Nevada’s minimum age of 21 for gambling activities. This discrepancy raises questions about the potential exposure of younger players to gambling-related risks through prediction markets.
Players should be aware that the evolving landscape of wagering products may not always be covered by established responsible gambling measures. The Nevada Council’s departure signals a call for careful evaluation of new betting formats to ensure they meet public policy standards that protect consumers.
For more on problem gambling resources and responsible gaming in Nevada, visit the Responsible Gambling section. To understand how this fits within the broader US context, see our USA coverage.
Source: CDC Gaming.
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