Training Calendar

Prediction markets are platforms where participants buy and sell shares based on the likelihood of future events, using collective forecasting to predict outcomes. While originally developed as tools for aggregating information, they are now being adapted and promoted as a new form of gambling. As prediction markets expand and shift toward gambling applications, they pose new challenges for regulation, responsible gambling, education, and treatment – requiring new approaches to oversight, awareness, and support. Understanding how these markets operate is vital as they evolve from financial tools to gambling opportunities, bringing new risks and further blurring the boundaries between investing and betting. Price: Free for members, $59 for non-members. CE's Available: There are no CE's available for this webinar.

The 3rd Annual African American Conference on Problem Gambling is a one-day gathering focused on addressing the unique challenges and impact of problem gambling within the African American community in Illinois. The African American community has been identified as an under-resourced population in the state. This conference is dedicated to bridging gaps in education, access, and culturally responsive support by fostering dialogue, shared learning, and connection.

Course Description: As gambling opportunities continue to expand, concerns about problem and disordered gambling have become an increasingly important issue for the behavioral health field. Behavioral health professionals and provider agencies are uniquely positioned to respond to this growing societal challenge, yet many are unsure how to begin. This training explores why gambling-related harm matters to behavioral health and how agencies can build the capacity to effectively serve individuals, families, and communities impacted by gambling.

The session will begin with an environmental scan of today’s gambling landscape and its implications for community well-being. Participants will gain an overview of practical entry points for agencies new to providing gambling-related services, including foundational program development considerations and early-stage service models. The training will also highlight core engagement strategies and clinical skills to support clients experiencing gambling-related harms.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will learn methods to engage with clients regarding gambling-related harm through screening, discussions, and education.
• Participants will recognize challenges incorporating a new service at an agency and how to overcome anticipated barriers.
• Participants will understand the importance of advocating for those impacted by gambling including agency messaging acknowledging gambling-related harm and promoting staff and personnel awareness of problem and disordered gambling.

Continuing Education: 1.5 Supervision CEUs are available for this training. Who Should Attend: Treatment professionals that oversee gambling treatment services Presenters: Mike Rosen, LPCC-S, ICGC-I Mike is a licensed professional clinical counselor with supervision designation. He has spent the last 15 years in the field of addiction treatment and co-occurring disorders. He is currently working in a private practice setting helping individuals deepen insights to addiction tendencies. He received a Master of Arts degree in Community Counseling from Xavier University and has received advanced training in the treatment of gambling disorder. He has provided gambling-specific trainings at the state and local levels, and provides supervision for PGNO’s Supervision Cohorts. Jesse Wodrig, MBA, LCDCIII-GAMB, ICGC-I, OCPSA Jesse Wodrig is currently the Director of Clinical Programs at Problem Gambling Network of Ohio (PGNO). He is involved in the coordination and delivery of services through Ohio Gambling Telehealth Network, Warm Transfer available through the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline, and clinical training offered by PGNO. Prior to joining PGNO, Jesse had worked in areas including case management, counseling, and administration in the substance use disorder services field.

This FREE event will focus on: -Pennsylvania gaming regulatory updates -The scope and impact of online gambling in Pennsylvania -Common co-morbidities that exist with gambling disorder -The value of lived experience in raising awareness -Risk factors among college students and student-athletes -Available help and resources in Pennsylvania

Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a time to foster open, informed dialogue and challenge misconceptions about gambling-related harm. In this AMA, Andrew J. Schreier, International Certified Gambling Counselor and host of the “Talking Addiction & Recovery” podcast will explore how problem gambling stigma creates both individual and systemic barriers; from cultural norms that discourage help-seeking to systems that overlook gambling in screening, healthcare, and policy. We’ll discuss how stigma shows up in everyday language, interactions, and institutions; the ways family members, workplaces, healthcare professionals, and community systems can unintentionally reinforce silence; and what practical steps we can all take to create a more compassionate environment where people feel safe seeking support. Price: This webinar is free to the public, but registration is required CE’s Available: There are no CE’s available for this webinar

This FREE event will focus on: -Pennsylvania gaming regulatory updates -The scope of legal and illegal online gambling in Pennsylvania -Social determinants of health related to problem gambling -Risk factors among college students and student-athletes -Inclusion of problem gambling resources in case management services -Available help and resources in Pennsylvania

Effective screening is necessary for identifying gambling-related harm, understanding severity, and supporting intervention. This webinar will introduce three tools used to screen for problem gambling: the Brief Biosocial Gambling Screen (BBGS), the Problem Gambling Severity Index (PGSI), and the Emerging Adult Gambling Screen (EAGS). Participants will learn what each tool measures, how it is structured, and the settings in which it is most useful, with special attention to screening considerations for younger populations. The session will compare the strengths and limitations of each screening tool, provide guidance on administration and scoring, and discuss how screening results can inform supportive interventions and referrals to recovery services. Price: Free for members, $59 for non-members CE’s Available: There are no CE’s available for this webinar

Join us for the 3rd Annual “Off the Board – Step Back, Stay Ahead” Problem Gambling & Gaming Prevention Conference. This event brings together prevention leaders, behavioral health professionals, community organizations, and lived‑experience advocates to explore emerging trends in gambling and gaming harm across Virginia.