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.
Report: State Sports Betting Regulations Fall Short of Providing Adequate Consumer Protections
NCPG has released a report, U.S. States’ Online Sports Betting Regulations: An Evaluation Against National Council on Problem Gambling Standards. The report, prepared by Vixio Regulatory Intelligence, evaluates the extent to which each state’s sports betting regulations align with NCPG’s standards. A total of 30 states and the District of Columbia that offered legal mobile sports wagering as of June 2024 were included in the study.
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.
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.
Digital Symposium: Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity in Problem Gambling & Responsible Gambling
Cultural awareness and sensitivity play a crucial role in addressing and treating problem gambling. Join problem gambling treatment and prevention experts as they share their experiences with awareness, education, data collection, and intervention designed to increase effectiveness and inclusivity mitigating gambling-related harm. During the presentation, experts will also discuss the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the gambling industry and how AI tools can impact individual populations.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity in addressing problem gambling. Discuss the value of community engagement for assessment as it relates to diverse populations. Explore the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in responsible gambling across diverse populations.
1:00 PM EST
to 4:00 PM
Thursday
November 14, 2024
NCPG Welcomes Diana Goode to the Board of Directors
NCPG is pleased to announce the appointment of Diana Goode to the National Council on Problem Gambling’s Board of Directors....
Report: State Sports Betting Regulations Fall Short of Providing Adequate Consumer Protections
Washington, DC – Today, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) released a report, U.S. States’ Online Sports Betting Regulations:...
NCPG Statement on the SAFE Bet Act
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) maintains its neutral position on legalized gambling and, accordingly, neither supports nor opposes...
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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