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In this episode, we will look back and reflect on the biggest trends and stories of 2023 in problem gambling.

1. Federal Government Involvement

• Tribal gaming could be set for online boost following BIA proposals
• Tonko Introduces Legislation to Ban Predatory Sports Betting Advertising
• Blumenthal Statement on Updates to the American Gambling Association's "Responsible Marketing Code"
• In Letter to Sports Leagues, Rep. Dina Titus Calls for Transparency on Sports Betting Policies

2. State Interest in Problem Gambling

• NCPG Pleased With Illinois Lawmakers' Responsible Gambling Initiatives
• Beshear signs emergency Kentucky responsible gambling regulations
• Why Gov. Mike DeWine pushed for doubling taxes on Ohio's sports gambling
• Pa. adults banned from casinos after leaving children in cars, hotel rooms alone
• Responsible Gaming Grants

3. Problem Gambling Education

• New Jersey Nearing Law Ordering Gambling Education at Universities Partnering With Sportsbooks
• Maryland college campus tries to get ahead of sports betting's lure

4. NCAA + Gambling

• NCAA president Charlie Baker blasts "prop bets," citing risk to game integrity in college sports
• NCAA releases sports wagering survey data
• NCAA launches first sports wagering e-learning module
• NCAA to Lobby States for Stricter Sports Betting Rules

5. Lived Experience

• Phil Mickelson says he is 'in recovery' after claim he gambled more than $1bn