Gambling Addiction Nonprofit NCPG Rocked by Secret $2M Donation From Kalshi

The US National Council on Problem Gambling is in turmoil after it emerged that prediction market Kalshi was set to donate $2 million, the second-largest gift in its history. Executive director Heather Maurer, who finalized the deal behind the board's back, resigned last month as members and donors fled the organization.

• Kalshi was set to donate $2 million to the NCPG, its second-largest donation ever
• The deal was finalized behind the board's back and attendees had to sign an NDA
• Executive director Heather Maurer resigned last month amid the fallout
• New York sued Kalshi in July, alleging an 'illegal gambling operation'