The Campaign for Fairer Gambling aims to advance a politically bipartisan and scientifically evidenced agenda of gambling reform with three main objectives.
Meet Our Team
Derek Webb
Derek Webb
Derek Webb, the founder and funder of the Campaign for Fairer Gambling, has been successful in gambling related matters as a poker player, a casino table game inventor, a litigant, a litigation funder and a reform campaigner. He philanthropically supports gambling reforms and selected bodies helping with gambling harm lived experience and gambling harm amelioration.
Matt Zarb-Cousin
Matt Zarb-Cousin
Matt Zarb-Cousin is a co-founder of Gamban, director of Clean Up Gambling and senior government affairs advisor to YieldSec. As spokesperson for the Campaign for Fairer Gambling in the UK, he lobbied successfully for a reduction in the maximum stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals from £100 to £2 a spin.
Dr James Noyes
Dr James Noyes
Dr James Noyes is a Senior Fellow at the Social Market Foundation, a London think tank, and the author of several influential reports on gambling reform. He is a former advisor to the UK Labour Party and has collaborated with stakeholders across the political spectrum.
Brianne Doura-Schawohl
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.
Jonathan Grella
Jonathan Grella
Jonathan Grella of JAG Public Affairs is advising CFG on its communications and advocacy efforts. Grella brings over 25 years of high-profile experience, having held senior posts from Capitol Hill leadership to pro sports to global PR firms and major trade associations.
Kevin Wensing
Kevin Wensing
Kevin Wensing is a career United States Navy officer and was as a senior civilian executive in the Pentagon. A lifelong advocate for Veterans and their families he helped launch the Warrior Games and many other programs. As a member of the National Press Club in Washington, DC he has brought national attention to a variety of issues. With the expansion of online gambling he has spoken at national conferences and encouraged organizations to expand and enhance education and practical efforts to protect troops, fans, players, officials, their families and the integrity of sport from gambling addiction.
Brian McLaughlin
Brian McLaughlin
Brian McLaughlin is a Founding Partner at IGA, focusing on technology, defense, cyber security, and foreign policy. With a strong background in reputation management and market strategy in various sectors, he is particularly skilled in CFIUS and cross-border M&A. Before IGA, Brian led key practices at APCO Worldwide and began his career with Senator Richard Durbin, working on homeland security and technology.
Joel Riethmiller
Joel Riethmiller
Joel Riethmiller, a Founding Partner at IGA and recognized as a top lobbyist by The Hill, began his career as Deputy Chief of Staff to Representative Baron P. Hill, contributing to key legislative and political strategies. Prior to IGA, he worked on policy development and government relations at APCO Worldwide. Joel also actively participates in various boards, including the Indiana State Society and the Indiana University Paul H. Oneil School of Public and Environmental Affairs.
Jordon Sims
Jordon Sims
Jordon Sims, a Founding Partner at IGA, has vast experience in global legislative and advocacy roles, including serving as Chief of Staff for Congresswoman Kay Granger. His background includes being a nuclear-trained submarine officer and a liaison in the U.S. Navy, and advising on naval nuclear propulsion. He has led international initiatives across multiple sectors and contributes to the World Economic Forum.