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63 Lotteries Work to Raise Awareness About the Risks of Youth Gambling this Holiday Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   December 8, 2022    Washington, DC - Research shows that, the earlier the participation or exposure to gambling in childhood,...

National Council on Problem Gambling Announces Fall 2022 Grant Recipients

Washington, DC – Today, the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), announced $120,000 in funding will be awarded to three...

States That Considered Sports Betting in 2022

Almost all state legislatures have wrapped up their 2022 legislative sessions. Movement on legalizing sports betting continues in one state...

Near-Record Support for 2022 National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling

Washington, DC – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) announced today near-record sponsorship support from 39 companies and organizations...

NCPG Announces 2022 National Awards Recipients

Washington, DC - The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2022 NCPG...

National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling Comes to Boston July 20-23, 2022

Washington, DC – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) in partnership with the Massachusetts Council on Gaming and Health...

NCPG and CCGNJ Enter License Agreement for 1-800-GAMBLER to Improve Access to Problem Gambling Support

Washington, DC – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) today announced that it has entered into a six-year license...

NCPG Announces Board of Directors 2022 Election Results

Washington, DC – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is pleased to announce the results of the 2022 election...

Advocacy in Action – Problem Gambling Provisions Included in Kansas Sports Betting Legislation

On May 12, 2022, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 84 into law, legalizing sports betting in the state...

Jaime Costello Joins National Council on Problem Gambling as Director of Programs

Washington, DC – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is pleased to announce that Jaime Costello, MPH has joined...