The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling has decided to terminate its affiliation with the National Council on Problem Gambling following prolonged disagreements regarding the prediction market platform Kalshi. The separation takes effect after months of unresolved discussions between the two organisations.
Regulatory Standards and Membership Criteria
Nevada council officials state that the national body has shifted away from its core consumer protection mandate by admitting Kalshi. The Nevada Gaming Control Board maintains that Kalshi’s sports-based contracts function as sports betting and require the same state regulatory oversight applied to licensed gambling operators. Executive director Trey Delap noted that ongoing negotiations with national leadership failed to bridge the gap, citing divergent harm prevention protocols and minimum participation ages. Kalshi allows users aged 18, while the national council advocates for a 21-year threshold. Delap stated: "We cannot lend Nevada’s name and credibility to an organisation when we no longer believe we’re aligned on a fundamental consumer-protection issue."Tensions escalated in May when the national council introduced its Financial Services and Trading initiative, backed by $2,000,000 in Kalshi funding. The Nevada council attempted to suspend its membership in June, but the request was denied. The subsequent decision to fully sever ties follows that rejection.
Michigan Gaming Control Board previously withdrew from the national council for identical reasons.