Training Calendar

An online, live, 4-day training for gambling disorder will be hosted by OAPGG on October 11 and 18 and November 1 and 8, 2024, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (CT) each day. This evidence-based basic training course is designed to help counselors, peer support specialists, and others in understanding gambling disorder.

Registration is free for those in the Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse region (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, and Oklahoma), with funding from the Kansas City Port Authority Problem Gambling Fund Advisory Committee.

For those outside the MCPGSA region, registration is $300.

Participants who complete the training will receive 30 hours of CEUs and will be eligible to join a free case consultation.

Cultural awareness and sensitivity play a crucial role in addressing and treating problem gambling. Join problem gambling treatment and prevention experts as they share their experiences with awareness, education, data collection, and intervention designed to increase effectiveness and inclusivity mitigating gambling-related harm. During the presentation, experts will also discuss the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the gambling industry and how AI tools can impact individual populations.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity in addressing problem gambling.
• Discuss the value of community engagement for assessment as it relates to diverse populations.
• Explore the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in responsible gambling across diverse populations.

NCPG relies on the volunteer efforts of numerous committees, groups, and task forces to move forward the organization’s mission. This webinar will provide an inside look at the various committees and groups within NCPG that members & stakeholders can join to contribute to the organization. From shaping policy to advancing responsible gambling education, there are many ways to get involved and support NCPG!

During this session, attendees will learn about the roles, objectives, and recent initiatives of the current committees, groups, and task forces. Presenters will review how members can apply their skills, network with other advocates, and influence critical work in the field. This webinar is an excellent opportunity to discover opportunities that align with your interests and professional goals and learn how to get started in an NCPG volunteer role that fits your schedule and strengths.

To see a listing and brief description of the current committees, groups, and task forces, click here.

Interested in volunteering with NCPG?

The Call for Volunteers opens November 7, 2024! Committee rosters will be finalized in January, and service will start on February 1, 2025. All applicants will be notified of committee assignments in early January. Complete the online application here. The deadline is December 19, 2024.

There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

Join Anita Pindiur, Executive Director of the Way Back Inn, as she shares insights into the creation and execution of Illinois’ “Are You Really Winning?” campaign. Anita will answer questions about the campaign’s journey from concept to statewide implementation, which focuses on problem gambling prevention, intervention, and treatment. Attendees will learn how the Way Back Inn partnered with marketing experts to ensure broad public exposure through TV, radio, billboards, bus shelters, and in-stadium displays. Anita will also discuss the collaborative efforts to unify state agencies with a singular message, promoting the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline and dedicated campaign website.

This Ask an Expert session will highlight the impact, success, and lessons learned from the campaign’s goal to expand access to critical resources and support for those impacted by problem gambling.

There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

Join us on December 12th at 1:00 pm ET for the Monthly National Problem Gambling Helpline Modernization Forum! At the top of the hour, NCPG Staff will give an update on the status of the National Problem Gambling Helpline Modernization Project activities and will then open the floor to any questions, comments, concerns, etc., from the audience.