The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced key appointments to its advisory board. Christopher Hebert, Director of the Gaming Division at the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, will assume the role of board chair, while Martin Lycka, SVP of American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling at Entain, will serve as vice chair.
New Leadership Roles:
Christopher Hebert will take over as the chair of the NCPG Advisory Board, succeeding Stacy Shaw, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at the Oregon Lottery. Martin Lycka, an industry expert and trustee for Entain Foundation U.S., will assume the role of vice chair.
Praise for the Appointments:
NCPG Executive Director, Keith Whyte, expressed his satisfaction with the appointments, highlighting Christopher and Martin’s significant contributions to the field. He emphasized the organization’s commitment to advancing its mission and ambitious goals under their leadership.
Achievements of Christopher Hebert:
Christopher Hebert, with over 18 years of experience as an assistant attorney general, has been instrumental in creating the Problem Gambling Resource Services (PGRS) program. This initiative, developed in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health, has played a crucial role in addressing gambling-related harm.
Martin Lycka’s Commitment:
Martin Lycka, known for his commitment to responsible gambling and corporate compliance, serves as a trustee for Entain Foundation U.S. This nonprofit organization focuses on promoting responsible gambling, sports integrity, and corporate compliance in the United States.
Comments from the Newly Appointed Leaders:
Christopher Hebert expressed his humility and excitement about leading the NCPG Advisory Board, emphasizing the organization’s unparalleled efforts to protect citizens from gambling-related harm.
Martin Lycka acknowledged the NCPG’s leadership role in problem gambling awareness, education, and advocacy. He noted that his appointment as vice chair is an honor, considering his longstanding support for the organization’s work.
With Christopher Hebert as chair and Martin Lycka as vice chair, the NCPG Advisory Board is poised to continue its crucial mission of mitigating gambling-related harm in the United States. The organization’s dedication to responsible gambling and advocacy will be further strengthened under their leadership.