The National Council on Problem Gambling is the only national nonprofit organization that seeks to minimize the economic and social costs associated with gambling addiction. NCPG is neutral on legalized gambling.

New from NCPG

Announcing the Education & Training Hub

NCPG is proud to announce the launch of the Education & Training Hub! This new destination offers a range of evidence-based, practical learning opportunities designed to strengthen the knowledge and skills needed to reduce gambling-related harm.

Strategic Planning Initiative

NCPG’s 2026 Strategic Planning Initiative is designed to bring greater clarity and focus to who NCPG is, where the organization can have the greatest impact, and how it must evolve to move its mission forward in a changing landscape.

National Problem Gambling Helpline™ Resource Videos Now Available

Reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure what to expect. A new series of short videos answers common questions about the National Problem Gambling Helpline™ and the resources available, helping make the process of seeking support easier to understand.

Upcoming Events

Prediction Markets as an Emerging Public Health Issue

Prediction markets have rapidly evolved from relatively specialized forecasting tools into widely accessible commercial platforms that allow users to trade on an expanding range of outcomes. Although these platforms are often presented as financial or information-aggregation products, many incorporate features associated with online gambling, including continuous access, rapid feedback, repeated wagering opportunities, gamified interfaces, and incentives designed to sustain engagement.

This webinar, led by Dr. Nizan Geslevich Packin, builds on the recent Science Policy Forum, “Prediction Markets as a Public Health Threat,” examining why the rapid growth and mainstreaming of commercial prediction markets warrant attention from the gambling and public-health communities. Participants will learn about the gap between the expansion of prediction markets and the limited empirical research examining their potential public-health consequences, while identifying “unknowns” and questions that should be prioritized as gambling and public-health stakeholders respond to their continued expansion.

Price: Free for members, $59 for non-members. CE’s Available: There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

When

1:00 PM EDT
to 2:00 PM

Tuesday
October 20, 2026

Gift Responsibly 2026 Campaign Overview & Q&A

Every November and December, participants of the Gift Responsibly Campaign work to raise awareness about the risks of youth gambling, educate communities about the dangers of gifting lottery tickets to children, and promote responsible gambling practices for those of legal age who choose to gamble.

This informational session will give an overview of the updated 2026 campaign toolkit, review campaign participation levels, and offer suggestions for how to tailor the Gift Responsibly Campaign messaging to your audience or community.

Price: This webinar is free to the public, but registration is required. CE’s Available: There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

When

1:00 PM EST
to 2:00 PM

Tuesday
November 17, 2026

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