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.

Conference

Call for Presentations Open for the National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling 2025

The National Council on Problem Gambling invites presentation proposals for the National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling held on July 16-18, 2025, in Columbus, OH. The National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling brings together world-class presenters to deliver powerful and insightful messages about problem gambling and responsible gambling.

Submission Deadline: December 6, 2024

Public Awareness

Gift Responsibly Campaign

In 2023, more than 150 lotteries and community organizations from around the world participated in the Gift Responsibly Campaign. Join organizations around the world by participating in the Gift Responsibly Campaign and raising awareness about the risks of underage lottery use.

Registration Deadline: November 27, 2024

Volunteer with NCPG

Volunteers can contribute to the work of NCPG in a variety of different ways to include serving on a Board or Staff committee or participating in a Professional Resource Network or Work Group.

Whether you bring a unique skill or just a strong commitment to our mission, we invite you to join our community of volunteers!

Submission Deadline: December 19, 2024

Upcoming Events

Ask an Expert: Anita Pindiur & The Illinois ‘Are You Really Winning?’ Campaign

Join Anita Pindiur, Executive Director of the Way Back Inn, as she shares insights into the creation and execution of Illinois’ “Are You Really Winning?” campaign. Anita will answer questions about the campaign’s journey from concept to statewide implementation, which focuses on problem gambling prevention, intervention, and treatment. Attendees will learn how the Way Back Inn partnered with marketing experts to ensure broad public exposure through TV, radio, billboards, bus shelters, and in-stadium displays. Anita will also discuss the collaborative efforts to unify state agencies with a singular message, promoting the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline and dedicated campaign website.

This Ask an Expert session will highlight the impact, success, and lessons learned from the campaign’s goal to expand access to critical resources and support for those impacted by problem gambling.

There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

When

1:00 PM EST
to 2:00 PM

Tuesday
December 10, 2024

December National Problem Gambling Helpline Modernization Forum

Join us on December 12th at 1:00 pm ET 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 any questions, comments, concerns, etc., from the audience.

When

1:00 PM EST
to 2:00 PM

Thursday
December 12, 2024

Recent News

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Public Awareness Resources

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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NCPG receives no federal or dedicated state-level funding. We rely on funding from members and donors to advance our mission.

Join today to enhance your impact for your family, friends and community.

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