Training & Research

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!

NATIONAL TRAINING Calendar
Sep
5
Thu
2024
September Helpline Modernization Forum
Sep 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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.

Sep
19
Thu
2024
Minnesota Conference on Problem Gambling
Sep 19 all-day
As the world of gambling continues to experience unprecedented changes, it’s as important as ever to stay abreast of new developments. This in-person conference will cover a variety of gambling addiction topics.

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
Digital Symposium: Exploring Responsible Gambling – Insights from Industry Leaders
Sep 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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.