Training Calendar
We believe it’s crucial to advance diverse perspectives on problem gambling. Here, you’ll find events hosted by leaders, researchers, clinicians and advocates from a wide range of communities and backgrounds. Many of our trainings also offer gambling-specific CEs!
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania (CCGP), and the Pennsylvania Lottery will host a Problem Gambling Awareness Month informational table at the Pennsylvania State University – Harrisburg Campus (Olmstead Building) on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 10 AM – 1 PM (EST). The group will be providing opportunities for individuals to receive information on available problem gambling resources.
PG 101 covers the basics about The Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia. Learn about the signs/symptoms of problem gambling, along with similarities and differences to other addictions.
Presented by Sheila Moran, MSW, LSW, ICGC-I
1 CEU hour available
All Southeast Community College students and staff, along with the general public, are encouraged to attend an online presentation on problem gambling prevention and treatment.
Join the Arkansas Problem Gambling Council for its Annual Symposium. This year’s Theme ” The Price of Recovery” will provide – up to 12 CEUs for clinicians, counselors, peers and the general public to aid in prevention, treatment services and intervention resources with mental health & gambling addiction/financial literacy . April 18th-19th, 2024 at the Hot Springs Convention Center.
No Cost Registration for Students & General Public.
Keynotes: Dr. Rory Pfund, University of Memphis,TN -Research Director, The Gambling Clinic
*Panel & Session Speakers:
Dr. Buster Lackey, PhD NAMI Executive Director
Carlton Saffa, Director,Saracen Casino
Tricia Curreri, Edward Jones
Tiffany Baker, American Indian Center of Arkansas
This years theme is the Price of Recovery with some of the following topics:
Defining Problem Gambling
Co-Occurring Addictions
Self Screening & Assessments
Ethics for Effective Monitoring
Federal Funding & State Advocacy
Fraud & Financial Literacy Wellness
Peer Recovery & Support
Responsible Gaming Technology
Adolescent Addictions in Gaming
The Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling is an annual professional education and networking event addressing this significant community health issue that affects as many as 6% of Nevada adults. The conference attracts addiction and mental health professionals and interested stakeholder groups including Prevention, Education, Research, Government, Gaming Industry and the Recovery Community.
Funded in part through a grant from the State of Nevada Problem Gambling Prevention & Treatment Fund.
The National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling is the oldest and largest annual national conference in its field. With top-notch national and international experts as speakers, as well as those who work on local and state levels, the conference is a unique resource, providing detailed, in-depth knowledge and cross-training opportunities.
The National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling is the oldest and largest annual national conference in its field. With top-notch national and international experts as speakers, as well as those who work on local and state levels, the conference is a unique resource, providing detailed, in-depth knowledge and cross-training opportunities.
The National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling is the oldest and largest annual national conference in its field. With top-notch national and international experts as speakers, as well as those who work on local and state levels, the conference is a unique resource, providing detailed, in-depth knowledge and cross-training opportunities.
We’re offering CEUs from
- MN Board of Social Work
- MN Behavioral Health and Therapy Board (LADC, LPC, LPCC)
- MN License of Marriage and Family Therapy
- MN Certification Board (Certified Prevention Professional, Recovery Community)
- MN Board of Psychology
Who Should Attend
The conference is appropriate for many people, including:
- Gambling, alcohol and drug addiction counselors and therapists
- Other health care and social service workers
- Policymakers
- Gaming operators/regulators
- Behavioral health researchers
- Law enforcement officers
- School and religious leaders
- Lawyers and financial professionals
- People in recovery and their families
Join industry experts in a dynamic workshop to explore the development and evolution of responsible gambling practices and the crucial role research plays in guiding these policies. Speakers will discuss the shift toward proactive approaches, state-specific frameworks, and the innovative programs that have changed how we look at safer gambling practices. Participants will gain valuable insights into player engagement techniques, early markers of harm, and the public health benefits of working through the lens of safer gambling. Attendees will deepen their understanding of gambling regulation and acquire practical strategies in promoting responsible gambling.
Learning Objectives:
- Summarize the evolution of responsible gambling practices.
- Describe some of the tools utilized for responsible gambling.
- Explore the ways in which operators are utilizing responsible gambling tools.