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
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
Mar
14
Tue
2023
Webinar: Growing Trends in Gaming and Gambling and Today’s Emerging Adults
Mar 14 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

Dan Trolaro will explore the growth of gambling, specifically sports betting and risk of progression toward developing a gambling problem. We will discuss what makes college students vulnerable, discuss brain development, highlight similarities and differences with substance use disorder, identify warning signs, and make note of resources available while sharing his lived experience with gambling addiction.

To register email Barbara Kalpin at bkalpin@ucfs.org.

CommuniCare Bettor Choice Program Gambling Screening
Mar 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Participants will be able to receive swag (Stress Balls/ Color Changing Tumblers) for completing BBGS Gambling Disorder Screening.

Gambling Screening at Chinatown Chicago Public Library
Mar 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join Midwest Asian Health Association at the Chinatown Chicago Public Library (2100 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60616) between 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm CST to learn more about gambling, participate in our screening survey, and get some free stuff like tote bag, stress ball, and more.

Twitter Chat Tuesdays with @EvergreenCPG
Mar 14 @ 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

Mar
15
Wed
2023
Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling 24th Annual Conference – “Celebrating 30 Years Through Awareness, Education, and Prevention”
Mar 15 – Mar 17 all-day

Host: Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling

Our 24th Annual Statewide Problem Gambling Conference is scheduled for March 16-17, 2023, at The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Our goal for the conference is to bring together various groups from all areas of the state including tribal and state representatives, counselors, therapists, educators, and criminal justice personnel to strive as a unified community to lower the number of negative statistics associated with problem gambling.

CEs available: 21

Register here.

Mar
16
Thu
2023
WCPG’s 24th Annual Statewide Conference
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – Mar 17 @ 5:00 pm

The WCPG’s 24th Annual Statewide Conference has been scheduled for March 16th – 17th,  2023! (pre-conference March 15th) It will be held at The Osthoff Resort.

“Celebrating 30 Years through Awareness, Education, and Prevention”

Cowlitz Community Education Dinner on Responsible Gaming
Mar 16 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm

This year, we are offering our education night as a DINNER at THREE LOCATIONS! Come learn about Traditional Native games, Gambling and Gaming, and Problem Gambling treatment and recovery! Don’t forget to grab your gift before leaving the event.