NCPG names new Chair and Vice Chair in 2023 Advisory Board announcement

Christopher Hebert, J.D. and Martin Lycka to assume Chair and Vice Chair roles.

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has announced the appointment of two new officers to its Advisory Board leadership.

Christopher Hebert, J.D., Director of the Gaming Division at the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, will succeed Stacy Shaw, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at the Oregon Lottery, as the Board’s new chair. Martin Lycka, SVP of American Regulatory Affairs & Responsible Gambling at Entain Group, will take on the Vice Chair position.

Hebert has served as an Assistant Attorney General for over 18 years. The Problem Gambling Resource Services (PGRS) program was created under his direction and in partnership with the Louisiana Department of Health.

Hebert said, “The National Council on Problem Gambling is unrivaled in its efforts to mitigate gambling-related harm in our country. I am humbled by the opportunity to serve as Advisory Board Chair for an organization at the forefront of protecting our citizens.”

In addition to being the SVP for American Regulatory Affairs and Responsible Gambling at Entain, Lycka is also a Trustee for Entain Foundation US, a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible gambling and corporate compliance.

Lycka said, “The National Council on Problem Gambling is widely recognized as a nationwide leader in problem gambling awareness, education and advocacy. I have been very supportive of their work for years as a member of their Advisory Board, and as such, it is an honor to be appointed their Vice Chair.”

NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte said, “We are incredibly pleased to have Christopher and Martin leading the NCPG Advisory Board. They have both been highly engaged leaders in our field for years. I look forward to working closely with the full Advisory Board to advance the organization’s mission and our ambitious goals for the future.”

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