Keith S. Whyte, Executive Director of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), testified before the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary regarding the hearing "America's High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling" on December 17, 2024.

The testimony emphasized two critical points:

• The urgent need for federal involvement in addressing gambling-related harm
• The importance of implementing comprehensive policies to tackle the public health crisis associated with expanded sports betting

The NCPG serves as the nation's only nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing gambling-related harm while maintaining a neutral stance on legalized gambling.

For those struggling with gambling addiction, help is available 24/7 through the National Problem Gambling Helpline:

• Phone: 1-800-GAMBLER
• Text: 800GAM
• Chat: www.1800gamblerchat.org

All services are free and confidential, providing support without stigma or shame.

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