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The Language We Use Matters: Combatting Stigmatizing Language Around Problem Gambling

The month of September presented us with the unique opportunity to acknowledge two important initiatives - Responsible Gaming Education Month...

2023 NCPG National Awards Recipients

Washington, DC - The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is proud to announce the 2023 NCPG National Awards recipients....

States That Considered Sports Betting in 2023

Almost all state legislatures have wrapped up their 2023 legislative sessions. Three states, Vermont, North Carolina, and Kentucky, legalized sports...

NCPG Releases Promotional Toolkit, Analytics Dashboard for National Problem Gambling Helpline

Washington, DC - The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has released a toolkit to facilitate the promotion of the...

National Council on Problem Gambling Announces Spring 2023 Grant Recipients

Washington, DC – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is pleased to announce the Spring 2023 Agility Grant program...

NCPG Announces 2023 Advisory Board Leaders, Including New Chair & Vice Chair

Washington, DC – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has recently announced the appointment of new officers to its...

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Washington, DC – This March, the National Council on Problem Gambling will host the 20th annual Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM),...

NCPG Statement on the Betting on Our Future Act

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) welcomes Congressman Tonko’s, as well as any other member of Congress’s, interest in...

National Council on Problem Gambling Releases 2022 Report Comparing State iGaming Regulations to Internet Responsible Gambling Standards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 30, 2023 Washington, DC – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) today released its 2022 report assessing...

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,...