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!
Every voice makes a difference on Advocacy Day. It’s your chance to speak out in favor of problem gambling awareness, educate your legislators on the importance of strong public policies, and share impactful stories from your community.
At the end of the day, lawmakers rarely remember facts and figures. They remember the faces and stories of the people they represent.
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.
This 60-minute webinar will provide information on how to apply for Agility Grant funding. Geared for first-time applicants, the webinar is designed to help you to submit your best application possible. During the webinar, we will review the essentials of applying, including:
- Strategic pillars & program principles
- Who can apply for Agility Grants
- Examples of eligible projects
- How to apply: An overview of the application platform
- Common application pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Tips to strengthen your project proposal
- Q & A
There are no CE’s available for this webinar.
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.
The National Council on Problem Gambling Board of Directors invites you to the NCPG Members Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 3, at 1:00 pm ET. Hear from NCPG’s Board and staff leadership about recent accomplishments and join fellow NCPG members for innovation, advocacy and networking.
The 2024 meeting will be hosted virtually via Zoom.
Join us 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 questions and comments from the audience.
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.