The Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling has named Nikki Beasley as the organization’s new Executive Director, succeeding Susan Sheridan Tucker who led the non-profit for the past eight years.
“Nikki brings a remarkable combination of nonprofit leadership, advocacy experience and a deep understanding of how to build meaningful partnerships across communities,” Sheridan Tucker said.
“As Minnesota’s gambling landscape continues to evolve, education, prevention and access to resources are increasingly important. Nikki’s collaborative approach and commitment to helping people facing difficult circumstances make her an excellent leader for MNAPG’s next chapter.”
The Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling attempts to raise awareness for problem gambling, as well as connect residents with prevention, education, treatment and recovery resources.
In her new role, Beasley will lead the Alliance's efforts to increase awareness and understanding of problem gambling, strengthen prevention and education initiatives and expand community outreach and partnerships.
Addressing the appointment, Beasley said: "I am honored to step into this role and build upon the incredible work Susan has championed.
“As MNAPG continues to grow, I look forward to strengthening partnerships, advancing prevention and recovery efforts and helping ensure that every Minnesotan impacted by gambling-related harm has access to support and hope."
Beasley most recently served as Executive Director of the Conflict Resolution Center and has been a “prominent advocate” on issues related to foster care reform, youth protection and human trafficking prevention.
The new Executive Director could find herself tasked with responsibilities that expand outside of traditional gambling, given the state’s recent complications with attempting to regulate prediction market operators.
Minnesota has also formed disputes with organizations supporting social games and sweepstakes casinos, while Attorney General Keith Ellison was forced to issue cease-and-desist orders to 14 unlicensed operators toward the end of 2025.
A federal judge in Minnesota approved a request from the CFTC to block Minnesota’s ban on prediction markets during July, which had been set to go into effect on August 1
