Training Calendar
We believe it’s crucial to advance diverse perspectives on problem gambling. Here, you’ll find events hosted by leaders, researchers, clinicians and advocates from a wide range of communities and backgrounds. Many of our trainings also offer gambling-specific CEs!
Join the Arkansas Problem Gambling Council for its Annual Symposium. This year’s Theme ” The Price of Recovery” will provide – up to 12 CEUs for clinicians, counselors, peers and the general public to aid in prevention, treatment services and intervention resources with mental health & gambling addiction/financial literacy . April 18th-19th, 2024 at the Hot Springs Convention Center.
No Cost Registration for Students & General Public.
Keynotes: Dr. Rory Pfund, University of Memphis,TN -Research Director, The Gambling Clinic
*Panel & Session Speakers:
Dr. Buster Lackey, PhD NAMI Executive Director
Carlton Saffa, Director,Saracen Casino
Tricia Curreri, Edward Jones
Tiffany Baker, American Indian Center of Arkansas
This years theme is the Price of Recovery with some of the following topics:
Defining Problem Gambling
Co-Occurring Addictions
Self Screening & Assessments
Ethics for Effective Monitoring
Federal Funding & State Advocacy
Fraud & Financial Literacy Wellness
Peer Recovery & Support
Responsible Gaming Technology
Adolescent Addictions in Gaming
NCPG Members are invited to join this ‘Ask an Expert’ Webinar featuring Liz Lanza, Chair of the NCPG Membership Committee and Director of the Office of Compulsive and Problem Gambling for the PA Gaming Control Board, along with Barbara Rollins, Deputy Director of NCPG. Liz and Barbara will offer suggestions and answer questions about NCPG member benefits and how to use them to enhance your professional and personal development in problem gambling and responsible gambling. From networking and training opportunities to discounts on registrations to the National Conference and other educational programs, learn how to make your NCPG membership work for you!
This session will be a Q&A format followed by structured networking time for all attendees. There are no CE’s available for this webinar.
Meet the candidates running in the 2024 NCPG Board of Directors election. Candidates to be announced by 5/6/24.
Every voice makes a difference on Advocacy Day. It’s your chance to speak out in favor of problem gambling awareness, educate your legislators on the importance of strong public policies, and share impactful stories from your community.
At the end of the day, lawmakers rarely remember facts and figures. They remember the faces and stories of the people they represent.
The Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling is an annual professional education and networking event addressing this significant community health issue that affects as many as 6% of Nevada adults. The conference attracts addiction and mental health professionals and interested stakeholder groups including Prevention, Education, Research, Government, Gaming Industry and the Recovery Community.
Funded in part through a grant from the State of Nevada Problem Gambling Prevention & Treatment Fund.
The National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling is the oldest and largest annual national conference in its field. With top-notch national and international experts as speakers, as well as those who work on local and state levels, the conference is a unique resource, providing detailed, in-depth knowledge and cross-training opportunities.