Betting Futures: Addressing Gambling Addiction Among Young Adults

July 25, 2025
Calendar
When:
November 7, 2025 all-day America/New York Timezone
2025-11-07T00:00:00-05:00
2025-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Where:
Bloomington, MN
Contact:
Susan Sheridan Tucker (Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling)
Email
CE's Available

With gambling no longer limited to casinos and racetracks, young adults are being targeted in ways we’ve never seen before. From sports betting apps to online casinos, gambling is embedded in their digital lives—and the consequences are growing. Since the expansion of online betting in 2018, rates of problem gambling among young adults have surged. Are parents, college staff, coaches and counselors ready?

This year’s MNAPG conference will explore the why behind the trend, review the latest research and share insights from experts in treatment, recovery and academia. Through deep discussion and collaboration, attendees will leave with a clearer understanding—and a shared set of next steps.

Who Should Attend? The conference is appropriate for college staff, addiction counselors and therapists, social workers, law enforcement, school and church leaders, other health care and social service workers, lawyers, financial professionals, people in recovery and their families. CEU credits are available from various Minnesota professional licensing boards.

About the National Council on Problem Gambling

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is the only national nonprofit organization that seeks to mitigate gambling-related harm. NCPG is neutral on legalized gambling. If you or someone you know may have a gambling problem, contact the National Problem Gambling Helpline, which offers hope and help without stigma or shame. Call 1-800-GAMBLER, text 800GAM, or visit www.1800gamblerchat.org. Help is available 24/7 – it is free and confidential.