/PRNewswire/ - The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) proudly welcomes Dr. Matt Gaskell, MBE, in the role of the organization's inaugural International Consultant on Gambling Policy. Adding Dr. Gaskell to the PHAI team represents a major advance toward establishing thorough worldwide public health standards and responsibility across the gambling sector along with its sports and technology collaborators.

Recognized globally as a top expert in preventing gambling harm, shaping policy, and delivering treatment, Dr. Gaskell advocates strongly for broad industry oversight. He founded and leads clinical services for gambling harm across northern England while serving on the World Health Organization Expert Group focused on gambling issues.

As a respected licensed psychologist, he ranks among the leading clinicians assisting individuals and families in addressing gambling disorder and related harms. In 2025 His Majesty King Charles III named him a Member of the Order of the British Empire for dedicated service to those impacted by gambling-related harm.

"Joining PHAI allows me to apply my knowledge toward shielding the public from serious harms tied to today's commercial gambling sector and its sports partners," Dr. Gaskell stated. "I anticipate contributing strategic insight alongside Dr. Richard Daynard, Professor Mark Gottlieb, and Dr. Harry Levant to advance PHAI initiatives over the coming period."

"Welcoming Dr. Gaskell brings great satisfaction," noted Professor Mark Gottlieb, PHAI Executive Director. "Matt has consistently pursued accountability within the gambling industry, and his participation will elevate our efforts further."

Dr. Harry Levant, PHAI Director of Gambling Policy, remarked, "Dr. Gaskell has long been a valued friend, colleague, and inspiration. For years he has championed the mental health and safety of many individuals facing gambling-related harm. His presence on the PHAI team is an honor."

About the Public Health Advocacy Institute

Established in 1979, the Public Health Advocacy Institute operates as a nonprofit legal research center at Northeastern University School of Law. PHAI launched the Center for Public Health Litigation in 2014, a nonprofit law firm that pursues civil litigation to advance public health by addressing tobacco products, unhealthy foods, misleading health claims, and deceptive gambling tactics.

PHAI leads efforts to secure appropriate oversight of online gambling, safeguard sports integrity, and support those affected by gambling addiction. In March 2026 PHAI initiated a significant legal action against DraftKings, FanDuel, the NFL, and Genius Sports, claiming the parties promote and benefit from a hazardous product engineered to encourage addictive betting patterns.

Additional details about PHAI appear at phai.org.

SOURCE Public Health Advocacy Institute