Head of prominent gambling addiction nonprofit resigns after backlash to $2 million Kalshi donation

The head of a prominent gambling addiction nonprofit has resigned after facing backlash for accepting a $2 million donation from a sports betting platform. Heather Maurer, the executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, required board members to sign non-disclosure agreements before revealing the donation.

The donation has raised concerns about conflicts of interest and the potential for the nonprofit to be perceived as promoting gambling.