Kindbridge Research Podcast

Episode 8: Financial Literacy, Responsible Gambling, and Global Impacts

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 Institute's Financial Stability and Responsible Gambling (FSRG) program, emphasizing the importance of early financial education and collaborative industry efforts to create sustainable systems, and the national security issues linked to gambling and the broader impacts on public health.

Episode 7: Navigating Recovery: Health Tips and Gambling Policy Insights

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 legislative developments in Hawaii, Oklahoma, and Minnesota, and also touches on prediction markets.

Episode 6: Exploring PGAM, Policy Challenges, and Responsible Gambling

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.

Episode 5: The Universal Drive to Gamble

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.

Episode 4: 2025 Outlook on Legislation, Responsible Gambling, and Federal Dynamics

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, and the focus on problem gambling, particularly surrounding age restrictions and responsible gambling tools. Our experts also touch on the efficacy of responsible gambling measures and the importance of collaboration between the industry and public health advocates.