ON-DEMAND - Sports Betting a National Perspective: The Implications for Certain Populations

This presentation will examine an overview of the sports wagering landscape across the US. In the past five years, we have begun to better understand the ramifications that this expansion has had on problem gambling. Sports Wagering is not only unique in its engagement and consumption but carries risks that vary significantly from other forms of gambling. The presenter will cover a variety of topics that include the ever-arising concerns on problem gambling rates, innovative and emerging trends in policy, prevention initiatives, and how this expansion has particularly impacted certain populations. The presentation will examine the unique type of concerns that have arisen for athletes and consumers. The presentation will end highlighting some of the biggest takeaways and lessons learned from legalized sports wagering since the overturning of PASPA and discuss if the problem gambling services currently in place are adequately meeting the needs of the national needs.

Attendees at the conclusion of the presentation will be able to:

1 - Describe the legislative and regulatory happenings around expanded gambling, specifically sports wagering throughout the nation.

2 - Identify the unique needs of consumers that find themselves experiencing harm from sports wagering.

3 - Identifying why and how certain populations have been impacted by Sports Betting. 

This webinar was recorded live on March 19, 2024. This on-demand recording is available for CE credits. You must complete all sections to download your certificate.

Brianne Doura-Schawohl

Brianne Doura-Schawohl is founder and CEO of Doura-Schawohl Consulting LLC, a boutique global government relations firm that specializes in problem and responsible gambling policy. She most recently served as Vice President of US Policy and Strategic Development for EPIC Risk Management, a global harm prevention consultancy, conducting work in over 24 countries. Prior to her role at EPIC, Brianne served as Legislative Director for the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). Her experience includes over a decade of leadership in advocacy, public policy, government affairs, and communications.

Doura-Schawohl’s practice spans a wide range of work with executive and legislative branch officials and private sector stakeholders at the international, federal, state, and local levels of government. She has a history of achievements in State and United States Congressional legislative work, including a diverse portfolio of complex problem gambling policy issues. This continues to be invaluable in her ability to make a difference on behalf of people with gambling problems around the world.

Doura-Schawohl works with Congress and numerous state legislatures and regulators to provide expert advice on gambling policy. She continues to work with stakeholders on both sides of the aisle. Additionally, she has been featured in international, national, state, and local media, including ABC News, Bloomberg, CBS, CNBC, Forbes, ESPN, The Athletic, The Financial Times, The New York Times, The Washington Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian, CBC and others. 

Brianne was named one of the top lobbyists in 2023 and 2022 by ‘The Hill’, named one of the top 100 lobbyists in 2022 and 2021 by the National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics (NILE), was featured as one of the 25 People to Watch in 2022 by Global Gaming Business, an honoree of the 2023 class of 40 under 40 Emerging Leaders in Gaming, is an honoree of the 2023-2024 ‘10 Women Rising in Gaming’ by Global Gaming Women and CDC Gaming Reports and named one of the top 10 most influential women in gaming in 2023 by iGB. In 2019 she was appointed as a member of the Digital Gaming Advisory Group for the State of Hawaii and continues to serve on various coalitions. 

In 2020 and 2021 she was a guest faculty member for Seton Hall Law School at their Gaming Law, Compliance, and Integrity Program and continues to be a guest lecturer for the University of Minnesota, Global Institute for Responsible Sport Organizations, and at Bradley University. Doura-Schawohl presents at conferences and other public events on gaming policy across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia. 

Doura-Schawohl serves on the Board of Directors for Kindbridge Behavioral Health and is a member of the leadership team of the NILE Next Gen Executives committee, a group committed to advancing educational & networking opportunities for the next generation of leaders within the government relations profession. She is a member of the National Council on Problem Gambling military affairs committee.

Mrs. Doura-Schawohl holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Mary Washington. She is a proud military spouse and resides in Fairfax, Virginia with her family.

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