On November 9, Scientific Games announced that Vice President of Responsible Gaming Carla Schaefer has been appointed to the board of directors of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG).
The lottery industry professional currently leads Scientific Games’ global responsible gaming efforts. It includes the Healthy Play program, which provides tools to help lotteries educate players about the safe and responsible enjoyment of lottery games.
Schaefer was appointed to an open organization member seat on the 15-member NCPG board and is the only lottery industry executive currently serving on the board.
“The NCPG is thrilled that Carla Schaefer has joined our board of directors,” said Keith Whyte, NCPG executive director. “She brings a wealth of knowledge about the lottery industry and corporate and social responsibility to our organization for the benefit of all stakeholders.”
Schaefer joined the lottery industry’s private sector in 1994. She has worked with government lotteries around the world to responsibly increase funding for good causes and foster international business development.
She has won the prestigious Powers Award from the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries and the Distinguished Lottery Professional Award from the Public Gaming Research Institute. She is a member of the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame and Scientific Games Presidents Club, and is the author of multiple lottery patents.
“We congratulate Carla on her appointment to the NCPG Board of Directors,” said Scientific Games Chief Legal Officer Dena Rosenzweig. “Carla is a respected lottery professional with a passion to make a difference in responsible gaming. Scientific Games, our employees, lottery customers and now NCPG are fortunate to have her on our teams.”
Scientific Games supports the NCPG’s mission to lead state and national stakeholders in the development of comprehensive policies and programs for all those affected by problem gambling. The company provides retail and digital games, technology and services to 130 lotteries in 50 countries around the globe, including nearly every state lottery in the U.S.
