Michigan Gaming Control Board withdraws from NCPG over Kalshi partnership
The regulator said the partnership is inconsistent with the NCPG’s mission to protect consumers and promote responsible gaming.
US.- The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has withdrawn from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) over the body’s partnership with prediction platform Kalshi. It argues that the arrangement i inconsistent with MGCB’s mission to protect consumers and promote responsible gaming.
The decision comes days after a Michigan judge granted the state’s request for a temporary restraining order to prevent Kalshi from offering or advertising online sports wagers in the state.
In a letter to NCPG executive director Heather Maurer, MGCB executive director Henry Williams stated: “As you know, until Michigan obtained a temporary restraining order against Kalshi on June 29, 2026 – Kalshi was (and may still be) actively involved in offering unlicensed sports gambling in Michigan. Kalshi is also currently still offering unlicensed sports gambling in numerous other states. Kalshi is involved in countless lawsuits against numerous states across the country.”
She added: “Additionally, NCPG’s partnership with Kalshi also creates substantial confusion by suggesting to the public that Kalshi is subject to the same consumer protections, licensing requirements, and regulatory oversight as licensed sports betting operators. It is not.”
