NBC News – All Bets Are Off

We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to have our President, Kim Freudenberg, speak with NBC News and shine a much-needed light on the growing crisis of youth gambling.

In the interview, Kim and her son, Kurt, courageously share pieces of their story—a journey that began quietly with gambling through video games and, over the course of a decade, escalated into online sports betting and crypto casinos. Their story offers a powerful and personal glimpse into how easily this can happen, and how difficult it can be for families to recognize the warning signs before it’s too late.

For Kim, this is more than a story—it’s a mission. Through her work with Parents Standing Together, she is determined to make sure other parents don’t have to navigate this alone or in the dark, as she once did. By sharing their experience, she hopes to help families recognize the signs earlier, start conversations sooner, and find support faster.

But awareness alone is not enough.

Kim also uses her voice to call for stronger protections for young people. Right now, the systems in place are falling short—and too many kids are slipping through the cracks. We cannot continue to accept this as the norm. Our children deserve better, and it’s on all of us to demand change.

We encourage you to read the full article below and watch the embedded video to hear directly from Kim and Kurt.

If this story resonates with you, we invite you to take action. Help us reach more parents who may be struggling in silence and provide compassionate support to families facing gambling-related harm. You can make a tax-deductible donation through our website or by clicking here.

And if you have a way to help us connect with parents who need this message, we would love to hear from you.

Please reach out at:  hello@parentsstandingtogether.org

No family should have to face this alone.