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.
1-800-GAMBLER Public Service Announcement
NCPG has developed a PSA to promote the National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800-GAMBLER) called “Buzzing Phone”. Public service announcements such as “Buzzing Phone” help demonstrate the arc of reaching out for help and reduce barriers to resources for those affected by problem gambling.
Two versions of the PSA (30 seconds and 15 seconds) are now available in the 1-800-GAMBLER toolkit and may be used to promote the helpline in your community.
Recipients of 2024 NCPG National Awards
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is excited to announce the 2024 National Awards recipients. Each year, NCPG honors individuals and organizations from around the world for their work on problem gambling and responsible gambling. The awards ceremony was held on Friday, July 19, in San Diego, CA, at the National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling 2024. Scientific Games was the exclusive sponsor of the ceremony.
The award recipients were chosen based on outstanding individual and organizational accomplishments in the field of problem gambling and responsible gambling during the 2023 calendar year.
Gambling addiction Recovery, Investment and Treatment (GRIT) Act
The GRIT Act (S.3579 & H.R.6928) would set aside a portion of the federal sports excise tax revenue to fund programs for gambling addiction prevention, treatment and research.
September Helpline Modernization Forum
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.
1:00 PM EDT
to 2:00 PM
Thursday
September 5, 2024
Digital Symposium: Exploring Responsible Gambling - Insights from Industry Leaders
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.
1:00 PM EDT
to 4:00 PM
Thursday
September 19, 2024
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National Council on Problem Gambling Launches Tribal Advisory Council
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States That Considered Sports Betting in 2024
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Public Awareness Resources
Resources to help NCPG partners and stakeholders raise awareness about problem gambling, strengthen advocacy efforts with data and widely promote the National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-GAMBLER.
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