The National Council on Problem Gambling is the only national nonprofit organization that seeks to minimize the economic and social costs associated with gambling addiction. NCPG is neutral on legalized gambling.

Recipients of 2024 NCPG National Awards

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is excited to announce the 2024 National Awards recipients. Each year, NCPG honors individuals and organizations from around the world for their work on problem gambling and responsible gambling. The awards ceremony was held on Friday, July 19, in San Diego, CA, at the National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling 2024. Scientific Games was the exclusive sponsor of the ceremony.

The award recipients were chosen based on outstanding individual and organizational accomplishments in the field of problem gambling and responsible gambling during the 2023 calendar year.

Advocacy

Gambling addiction Recovery, Investment and Treatment (GRIT) Act

The GRIT Act (S.3579 & H.R.6928) would set aside a portion of the federal sports excise tax revenue to fund programs for gambling addiction prevention, treatment and research.

Upcoming Events

2024 NCPG Annual Members Meeting

The National Council on Problem Gambling Board of Directors invites you to the NCPG Members Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 3, at 1:00 pm ET. Hear from NCPG’s Board and staff leadership about recent accomplishments and join fellow NCPG members for innovation, advocacy and networking.

The 2024 meeting will be hosted virtually via Zoom.

When

1:00 PM EDT
to 2:00 PM

Tuesday
August 6, 2024

September Helpline Modernization Forum

Join us for the Monthly National Problem Gambling Helpline Modernization Forum. At the top of the hour, NCPG Staff will give an update on the status of the National Problem Gambling Helpline Modernization Project activities and will then open the floor to questions and comments from the audience.

When

1:00 PM EDT
to 2:00 PM

Thursday
September 5, 2024

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Public Awareness Resources

Public Awareness Resources

Resources to help NCPG partners and stakeholders raise awareness about problem gambling, strengthen advocacy efforts with data and widely promote the National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-GAMBLER.

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