Kindbridge Research Podcast

In this episode, Daniel Umfleet, Director of the Financial Stability and Responsible Gambling (FSRG) Initiative and CEO of Kindbridge Group, joins our host, Dr. Nathan Smith, in our latest episode of the KRI Roundup.  These experts discuss key panel topics from the recent G7 Canada Brain Economy Summit, highlighting the increasing global recognition of problem gambling, Kindbridge Research Institu...

In this episode of the KRI Roundup, our hosts, Nathan Smith and Brianne Doura-Schawohl, discuss the challenges of recovering from a demanding month of PGAM (Problem Gambling Awareness Month). They share practical tips for maintaining energy and health while balancing the demands of work and parenting. Brianne provides updates on the state of gambling policies in the US, with a focus on recent legi...

Our hosts, Nate and Brianne, discuss the nuances and daily struggles of PGAM (Problem Gambling Awareness Month) in this episode of the KRI Roundup. They highlight the legislative landscape surrounding gambling policies across different states, the impact of taxation on gambling, the complexities of legal and illegal gambling markets related to social harms, and more.

In this episode, our experts discuss the pervasive issue of problem gambling, highlighting that individuals determined to gamble will find ways to do so regardless of legal restrictions in their state. They also discuss the complex nature of this addiction and the need for better support and understanding of gambling addiction.

In this episode, Brianne and Nate discuss the federal and state-level developments in gambling legislation. They highlight the start of the 119th Congress with new leadership, the shift in control, and its potential impact on gambling bills like the GRIT Act and the SAFE Bet Act. They explore upcoming federal inquiries into sportsbook providers, the delayed GAO report on gambling in the military,...

In this episode, Dr. Nathan Smith and Brianne Doura-Shawohl reflect on 2024's federal action in gambling and problem gambling policies during the general election year, how these developments tie into broader public health frameworks, and insights form the Senate Judiciary hearings into the political landscape surrounding gambling legislation.

In this episode, our experts talk about the evolving landscape of gambling expansion after this year's election, the epidemiology curve, and what that means for public health. They also explore the nuanced approaches to gambling policy, including the unique case of a state that voted to repeal a casino license.

Welcome to the KRI Roundup, where we get into the intersections of research, policy, and real-world impact in the world of gambling and gaming disorder with our hosts, Dr. Nathan Smith, Executive Director of Kindbridge Research Institute, and Brianne Doura-Schawohl, CEO and Founder of Doura-Schawohl Consulting LLC. In this first episode, we'll learn more about our hosts, who and what Kindbridge Re...

In this webinar, gaming experts Christopher Schroder (Director at Colorado Division of Gaming), Louis Rogacki (Deputy Director and Assistant Attorney General at the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement- NJDGE ), Mike Mosquito (Global Thought Leader in Emerging Technology and Innovation & Co-Founder and President of BotOn), Shawn Fluharty (Head of Government Affairs at Play'n Go and the Pr...