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
Nov
14
Thu
2024
Digital Symposium: Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity in Problem Gambling & Responsible Gambling
Nov 14 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cultural awareness and sensitivity play a crucial role in addressing and treating problem gambling. Join problem gambling treatment and prevention experts as they share their experiences with awareness, education, data collection, and intervention designed to increase effectiveness and inclusivity mitigating gambling-related harm. During the presentation, experts will also discuss the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the gambling industry and how AI tools can impact individual populations.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity in addressing problem gambling.
  • Discuss the value of community engagement for assessment as it relates to diverse populations.
  • Explore the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in responsible gambling across diverse populations.
Dec
10
Tue
2024
Ask an Expert: Anita Pindiur & The Illinois ‘Are You Really Winning?’ Campaign
Dec 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join Anita Pindiur, Executive Director of the Way Back Inn, as she shares insights into the creation and execution of Illinois’ “Are You Really Winning?” campaign. Anita will answer questions about the campaign’s journey from concept to statewide implementation, which focuses on problem gambling prevention, intervention, and treatment. Attendees will learn how the Way Back Inn partnered with marketing experts to ensure broad public exposure through TV, radio, billboards, bus shelters, and in-stadium displays. Anita will also discuss the collaborative efforts to unify state agencies with a singular message, promoting the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline and dedicated campaign website.

This Ask an Expert session will highlight the impact, success, and lessons learned from the campaign’s goal to expand access to critical resources and support for those impacted by problem gambling.

There are no CE’s available for this webinar.