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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# Summary Heather Maurer, executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, resigned after the nonprofit accepted a $2 million donation from prediction market platform Kalshi under nondisclosure agreements that prevented board members from discussing the contribution. The donation raised conflict-of-interest concerns given the organization's mission to combat gambling addiction while accepting funds from a gambling-related company shrouded in secrecy.
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