Virtual Problem Gambling Advocacy Day 2026 Event Details
Virtual Problem Gambling Advocacy Day is a powerful and impactful event where individuals, organizations, and advocates come together to raise awareness and educate legislators about the critical issue of problem gambling.
Virtual Problem Gambling Advocacy Day is June 10, 2026.
Schedule
Thursday, May 28, 2026 |
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| Time | Location | Details |
| 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET | Zoom | Team Leader Training |
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 |
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| Time | Location | Details |
| 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET | Zoom | All Advocate Training |
Advocacy Day: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 |
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| Time | Location | Details |
| 10:00 am – 11:00 am ET | Zoom | Welcome Rally for Advocates |
| 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET | Zoom | Congressional Meetings |
| 4:30 pm – 5:00 pm ET | Zoom | Celebratory Debrief Session |
Training
NCPG will provide all the training necessary to take part in Virtual Problem Gambling Advocacy Day; no experience is necessary to participate. Please check your registration confirmation email for details.
FAQ’s
There is no cost to participate in Virtual Problem Gambling Advocacy Day.
No, Virtual Problem Gambling Advocacy Day is open to anyone.
Yes! Virtual Problem Gambling Advocacy Day is designed to be welcoming for first-time advocates. Before meetings begin, you’ll receive training and materials on the policy asks, what to expect in meetings, and how to share your story in a way that feels clear, comfortable, and effective.
No. NCPG will schedule your appointments for you and provide you with a meeting schedule for Virtual Problem Gambling Advocacy Day. However, if you have a personal connection to your Member of Congress or a member of their staff, please let us know through the registration process.
Advocates are assigned to teams of 3–6, led by an experienced Team Leader, and will have 2–5 virtual meetings with offices representing their state. Advocates will take turns sharing information and personal anecdotes with congressional staff and provide factsheets and other resources for staffers.
No, this is not a partisan event. Virtual Problem Gambling Advocacy Day is an opportunity to educate the elected officials from your state. Even if you did not personally vote for them, they should hear from you!
We want to make sure that all advocates are prepared. During the training, we will review the policy requests, walk through what to expect on Virtual Problem Gambling Advocacy Day and give you a chance to meet your team and practice together before your meetings.
We ask advocates to commit to participating in activities from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET. We start the day with a 30-minute rally session, then teams meet for 30 minutes. Meetings with congressional offices are scheduled between 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM ET and we end the day with a 30 minute debrief session.
NCPG strives to make Virtual Problem Gambling Advocacy Day accessible to all. Zoom features include live captioning, transcription, and screen reader access. Training sessions will be recorded and shared. To request accommodations, email Emily Rosenberg at EmilyR@NCPGambling.org by May 15, 2026.
