Training & Research

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!

NATIONAL TRAINING Calendar
Feb
7
Tue
2023
20th Ohio Problem Gambling Conference-Virtual
Feb 7 – Feb 9 all-day

Problem Gambling Network of Ohio & Ohio for Responsible Gambling invite you to attend the 20th Ohio Problem Gambling Conference. Celebrating two decades of problem gambling support services in Ohio, this year’s theme reflects on our history of problem gambling support services while looking to the future as we prepare for the impact of legal sports betting and beyond. The conference will consist of a two-day virtual pre-conference on February 7 & 9 and a two-day in-person conference on February 23 & 24 at Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio.

Through lecture-style presentations, the virtual pre-conference will focus on bridging the gaps in Ohio’s service system. The first day of the main conference will allow attendees to apply learned skills in a collaborative environment through workshops led by experts in the field. In preparation for the launch of legal sports betting, the second day of the conference will be formatted as a summit where attendees will engage with panelists from across the field to prepare for sports betting’s impact on Ohioans.

CEUs for the conference and pre-conference are pending and will provide up to a total of 20 CEUs through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board, and International Gambling Counselor Certification Board.

Scholarships for attendees with prevention certifications as well as for those in recovery are available.

Attendees can choose to attend the virtual pre-conference only ($50), attend one day of the main conference including the pre-conference ($125), or attend the entire conference as a whole. Early registration for the entire conference is $150 and closes on December 30, 2022. Starting in January, the cost to to attend the entire conference will go up to $175. Registration, scholarship, and hotel information for the conference can be found at: https://pgnohio.org/20th-conference/. Any questions about the conference can be directed to Claire Spada with Problem Gambling Network of Ohio at CSpada@PGNOhio.org.

Feb
9
Thu
2023
From Gambling to Gambling Disorder – A Clinical Perspective – Session 4
Feb 9 – Feb 10 all-day

Hosted by Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling

Session 3 OBJECTIVES:

-Identify, discuss and explain multiple categories of humanness issues and factors that can have impacts on and be components of working with gambling, problem gambling and gambling disorder. Identify, discuss, explain and compare/contrast the involvement of humanness issues and factors on individuals involved with gambling, problem gambling and gambling disorder.

-Explain, discuss and offer examples of the changes in and impacts of the internet on gamblers and the world of gambling.

-Compare and contrast different definitions of gambling in various US States, other countries, multiple individuals/websites/organizations and then support attendees to decide on how they will define the term gambling for themselves and for integration into their clinical work with gambling/problem gambling/ gambling disorder. *Must provide proof of Session 1 and 2 completion.

CEs available 15

 

Feb
23
Thu
2023
20th Ohio Problem Gambling Conference-In Person
Feb 23 – Feb 24 all-day

Problem Gambling Network of Ohio & Ohio for Responsible Gambling invite you to attend the 20th Ohio Problem Gambling Conference. Celebrating two decades of problem gambling support services in Ohio, this year’s theme reflects on our history of problem gambling support services while looking to the future as we prepare for the impact of legal sports betting and beyond. The conference will consist of a two-day virtual pre-conference on February 7 & 9 and a two-day in-person conference on February 23 & 24 at Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio.

Through lecture-style presentations, the virtual pre-conference will focus on bridging the gaps in Ohio’s service system. The first day of the main conference will allow attendees to apply learned skills in a collaborative environment through workshops led by experts in the field. In preparation for the launch of legal sports betting, the second day of the conference will be formatted as a summit where attendees will engage with panelists from across the field to prepare for sports betting’s impact on Ohioans.

CEUs for the conference and pre-conference are pending and will provide up to a total of 20 CEUs through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board, and International Gambling Counselor Certification Board.

Scholarships for attendees with prevention certifications as well as for those in recovery are available.

Attendees can choose to attend the virtual pre-conference only ($50), attend one day of the main conference including the pre-conference ($125), or attend the entire conference as a whole. Early registration for the entire conference is $150 and closes on December 30, 2022. Starting in January, the cost to to attend the entire conference will go up to $175. Registration, scholarship, and hotel information for the conference can be found at: https://pgnohio.org/20th-conference/. Any questions about the conference can be directed to Claire Spada with Problem Gambling Network of Ohio at CSpada@PGNOhio.org.

Mar
1
Wed
2023
Chocolate Party
Mar 1 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

A media event hosted by the Louisiana Association on Compulsive Gambling at their treatment center where several Mayors will present PGAM proclamations.

Please note: Times are listed in Eastern Time.

Mar
6
Mon
2023
Sports Wagering in Arizona and Beyond
Mar 6 @ 9:30 am – 6:15 pm

Agenda (subject to change):

• 7:30 am Symposium Check-in Opens

• 8:15 am Program Starts – Welcome and Introduction

• 8:30 am-10:30 am Keynote Presentation

• 10:00 am-10:15 am Morning Break

• 10:15 am-11:45 pm Presentation

• 11:45 pm-1:00 pm Lunch

• 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Afternoon Keynote Presentation

• 2:30 pm-2:45 pm Afternoon Break

• 2:45 pm-4:15 pm Presentation

Up to 6 CEU’s are available for Licensed Counselors and Social Workers at the day’s conclusion for those that qualify. For more information, call Jay Herycyk, Arizona Department of Gaming, at (480) 486-0778.

To attend, register on this site by selecting the red “Get Tickets” button at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-symposium-on-problem-gambling-tickets-513195931847

For registration assistance, contact Michelle Fulcher (Organized Affair LLC) at phone (480) 247-2454 or email Michelle@OrganizedAffair.com.

For Symposium programming, contact Jay Herycyk (Arizona Department of Gaming) at phone (480) 486-0778 or email JHerycyk@azgaming.gov.

For further information about the Arizona Division of Problem Gambling, visit www.problemgambling.az.gov.

Mar
7
Tue
2023
Twitter Chat Tuesdays with @EvergreenCPG
Mar 7 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Join us on Twitter @EvergreenCPG every Tuesday in March to celebrate Problem Gambling Awareness Month and discuss how we can promote gambling disorder awareness and advocacy with #PGAMChat and #PGAM2023!

March 7, 2023 | 12-1:30 p.m. PT (1 MT/2 CT/3 ET)
Military/Veterans and Gambling

March 14, 2023 | 12-1:30 p.m. PT (1 MT/2 CT/3 ET)
The Importance of Screening & Referral Sites

March 21, 2023 | 12-1:30 p.m. PT (1 MT/2 CT/3 ET)
Gaming and Gaming-related Harms

March 28, 2023 | 12-1:30 p.m. PT (1 MT/2 CT/3 ET)
Uniting Families Through Recovery

Webinar: Partnering with Purpose
Mar 7 @ 3:23 pm – 4:23 pm

Agenda

This CE event is intended to help attendees:
1. An overview of gambling disorder, prevalence, who’s impacted
2. Identifying the similarities/differences in SUD and gambling disorder
3. Identifying current/emerging gambling trends (sports betting, online gambling, cryptocurrency) and what we all need to be paying attention to
4. Creating awareness of the challenges in prevention, treatment and research.The Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies, provider #1487, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period:11/22/2020-11/22/2023. Social workers completing this course receive 1 continuing education credit.

Mar
9
Thu
2023
2023 CCGP Statewide East Conference
Mar 9 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Hosted by Council on Compulsive Gambling of PA

The 2023 CCGP Statewide East Conference will focus on:

– Problem gambling among the LGBTQ+ community and why this community be at a higher risk of developing gambling related issues

– The scope of online gambling in Pennsylvania, and the impact that it’s having in terms of participation and development of problematic behaviors

– Bringing awareness to the presence and severity of gambling disorder among military service members and veterans and to provide a personal story of addiction.

– Applying the SAMHSA Strategic Prevention Framework to problem gambling among the general, as well as specific, populations

– Resources for help in Pennsylvania

CEs available: 6

Register here.

Mar
10
Fri
2023
Problem Gambling 101 – Free Webinar
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Free Webinar
Presenter: Sheila Moran, MSW, LSW, ICGC
The Problem Gambling Help Network of West Virginia/First Choice Services

At least 1 in 50 West Virginians experiences problem gambling, yet it is rarely screened for in medical and mental health settings. Even though those who struggle with gambling addiction have one of the highest rates of suicide, most professionals fail to recognize this disorder. We will discuss the many forms of gambling available in West Virginia, including why some are more addictive, the symptoms of gambling disorder, risk factors, and treatment options.

1 CEU Hour Available

Mar
13
Mon
2023
Educational Property Tour: Ohio Casinos and Racinos
Mar 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

PGNO is coordinating casino and racino property tours as part of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Property tours are an opportunity for professionals in treatment and prevention to see the consumer protections implemented and build relationships with compliance staff at your local property.

Property tours will include a tour of the property, a discussion regarding consumer protections and compliance, an overview of the Voluntary Exclusion Program, Time Out Ohio, and an opportunity to connect with the compliance officers, gaming agents, and commission staff.

There is no cost to participate; however, registration is required and space is limited. You are invited to visit multiple locations as practices and regulations vary at each property. Visit SurveyMonkey.com/r/PGAM5 to register.

Please note: these tours are for educational purposes and will include various aspects of the gaming floor. Please use discretion in attending as parts of this tour could serve as a trigger for those in recovery.

  • Hollywood Columbus: March 13, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Scioto Downs: March 13 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
  • Hollywood Toledo: March 14 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Hard Rock Cincinnati: March 20 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Belterra Park: March 20 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
  • JACK Thistledown: March 21 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • JACK Cleveland: March 21 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
  • Hollywood Dayton: March 22 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Miami Valley Gaming: March 22 from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
  • Hollywood Mahoning Valley: March 27 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM