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.

NCPG Annual Conference 2026 Regular Rates End Soon

On July 22-24, 2026 in Nashville, TN the NCPG Annual Conference will bring together world-class presenters to deliver powerful and insightful messages about problem gambling and responsible gambling. There’s still time to register at the regular rate and save.

Regular Rate deadline: July 10, 2026 

Fall 2026 Agility Grants Application Now Open

The Agility Grants program is the first-ever program to offer national grants in problem gambling prevention. More than $1 million in funding support has been granted from 2022 to 2024 to establish and enhance problem gambling prevention strategies. Another $1.5 million will be granted from 2025-2027.

Agility Grants funding will support the innovation and amplification of prevention programming by encouraging new activities, validating growing initiatives, expanding proven programming and more. The Spring 2025 Agility Grants application is now open for submissions.

Application deadline: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET.

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Now Available: National Problem Gambling Helpline™ Data Dashboard 2.0

The National Problem Gambling Helpline™ Data Dashboard has gotten an upgrade. Beyond just call volume, the enhanced platform gives you access to demographic insights, outcome tracking, and trend analysis, all presented in clear, easy-to-understand formats.

Upcoming Events

Agility Grants Fall 2026 Info Session

This 60-minute webinar provides an overview of the National Council on Problem Gambling Agility Grants program and application process for the upcoming funding cycle. Open to all applicants, the session will highlight key updates and requirements to be aware of before applying.

Topics include:

– Program goals, priorities, and eligibility

– Examples of funded prevention projects

– Application process, timeline, and review criteria

– Key application updates, including required components

– Guidance on the required logic model and evaluation alignment

– Tips, resources, and Q&A

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 EDT
to 2:00 PM

Tuesday
July 14, 2026

NCPG Webinar: Foundations of Problem Gambling & Responsible Gambling

This webinar is exclusively available to individuals registered for the NCPG Annual Conference 2026. This one-hour virtual training introduces problem gambling and responsible gambling. Participants will learn how to define problem gambling, recognize common warning signs and risk factors, and understand its impacts on individuals, families, and communities. The session also covers basic responsible gambling strategies and highlights available support resources. By the end of the training, participants will be better equipped to make informed decisions about gambling and connect themselves or others to help when needed.
When

1:00 PM EDT
to 2:00 PM

Wednesday
July 15, 2026

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