Quoted in Notable Publications
The New York Times
“Westminster Kennel Club dog show: A big upset on agility day, betting on Best in Show and more”
The New York Times
“First Came the Sports Betting Boom. Now Comes the Backlash.’”
The New York Times
“The Massachusetts Gaming Commission hosted a roundtable on betting limits. All 10 sportsbooks opted out”
The New York Times
“Cigars, Booze, Money: How a Lobbying Blitz Made Sports Betting Ubiquitous”
The New York Times
“Desperate for Growth, Aging Casino Company Embraced ‘Degenerate Gambler’”
Forbes
“Entain Encouraged By Progress With A.I. Platform On Responsible Gaming As CEO Celebrates 500th Day At Helm”
The Washington Post
“As sports betting goes mainstream, addiction experts are on high alert”
The Washington Times
“With sports betting boom comes increase in problem gamblers, experts say”
ESPN
“Winning by losing: Bookmakers’ marketing tactic divides betting industry”
Recent News
Brianne Discusses VIP Programs with The Guardian
A recent article in The Guardian dives into the growing trend of VIP programs in the U.S. sports betting industry, spotlighting the lavish perks—think luxury trips and cash bonuses—offered to high rollers. Brianne was asked to share her thoughts on VIP programs as...
Brianne Shares Her Thoughts on Whether Responsible Gaming Initiatives Are Working
“I do think the industry has embraced this more,” Doura-Schawohl says, but quickly adds, “There’s still a missing cohort that needs to understand their roles and responsibilities. And that’s that of the regulator. I think regulators are still in a nascency and infancy...
Kindbridge Research Institute Appoints Brianne Doura-Schawohl to Board
Brianne Doura-Schawohl has joined the Kindbridge Research Institute Board of Trustees, bringing her extensive expertise in gambling policy and responsible gaming advocacy. With a notable career that includes roles at the National Council on Problem Gambling and Vice...
Doura-Schawohl Quoted in Recent Forbes Article on D.C. Sports Betting Hearing
“By dedicating a portion of the excise tax to addressing gambling addiction, we can save lives, and all without imposing a new tax,” said Brianne Doura-Schawohl, founder of Doura-Schawohl Consulting, LLC, a boutique government relations firm. “This solution is the...
Brianne Doura-Schawohl Named to The Hill’s Top Lobbyists 2024 List
The Hill’s annual Top Lobbyists list for 2024 highlights Brianne Doura-Schawohl’s exceptional contributions to advocacy, particularly in the realm of problem gambling policy. As the founder and CEO of Doura-Schawohl Consulting LLC, a boutique global government...
Joint Subcommittee to Study the Feasibility of Establish the Virginia Gaming Commission
“Problem gambling is not just a personal problem, it’s a family, community and state problem. One individual that struggles with gambling-related harm negatively impacts eight to 10 other individuals,” Brianne Doura-Schawohl, the former vice president of U.S. Policy...
Breaking the Stigma: Using Learned Lessons from Mental Health to Destigmatize Problem Gambling
This thought-provoking panel will explore problem gambling through the lens of mental health. Panellists will discuss the role of stigma in how the gambling industry approaches problem gambling and whether the industry can look to the progress in destigmatizing mental...
IGA Tradeshow: Strategies for promoting responsible gaming in tribal communities
Brianne Doura-Schawohl, a consultant on responsible gaming, said, “The federal government doesn’t address gambling addiction, like it does other addictions.” She also bemoaned the lack of cooperation among agencies. “Sometimes I working with Congress, or state...
IGA Tradeshow: “Responsible Gaming is Sustainable Gaming” Panel
“In the past, responsible gambling and problem gambling were often the last thoughts, the last commitment,” said Brianne Doura-Schawohl, CEO and founder of Doura-Schawohl Consulting, a boutique government-relations firm specializing in problem- and...
Brianne Doura-Schawohl Earns Spot on The Hill’s Top Lobbyists 2023 List
The Hill’s 2023 Top Lobbyists list celebrates Brianne Doura-Schawohl’s standout work in advancing problem gambling policy amidst a divided Congress and a flurry of Biden administration regulations. As founder and CEO of Doura-Schawohl Consulting LLC, she has expertly...
Television & Video
Outside the Lines
SportsCenter Outside The Lines examines the history of sports betting in the United States from its Las Vegas roots to mainstream acceptance.
CNBC Television
CNBC’s Contessa Brewer reports on concerns in the gambling industry.
“These policy manuals need to be updated to address this addiction, the way they address things like alcohol. We need to be doing more to prevent and treat this disorder,” Doura-Schawohl said.
“I believe that the men and women who put on that uniform every day are willing to sacrifice it all. I think the least we can do is have the government tell them we’ve got your back,” she said.
Martin Lycka’s Safe Bet Show
Brianne takes Martin through her time on the Massachusetts council for Gaming and Health, and her role in creating the formative responsible gaming policies in the country, as well as her work in tackling compulsive gambling in the military.
Martin and Brianne also cover family, and get Brianne’s advice on how to juggle a successful career with your family life.
CNBC Generation Gamble