Problem Gambling

PGAM Events Calendar

Discover PGAM events from across the country!

PGAM Events Calendar
Mar
14
Sat
2026
Problem Gambling Information and Screening Event
Mar 14 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling representatives will be available to give problem gambling screenings, along with information about problem gambling prevention, treatment, as well as responsible gaming information, at the Omaha Beef arena football game against Pueblo.

Mar
16
Mon
2026
Problem Gambling Information and Screening Event
Mar 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling and Central Community College representatives will be available to give problem gambling screenings, along with information about problem gambling prevention, treatment, as well as responsible gaming information.

Mar
17
Tue
2026
Engaging Black Men and Boys in Problem Gambling Prevention
Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Join us for a discussion about innovative approaches to supporting Black men impacted by problem gambling. We will explore multimedia facilitation prompts that promote critical thinking and emotional intelligence for Black men navigating structural impediments to Black male success and wellness. This presentation will address Black men’s relationship with money, meaning making for risk seeking, the influence of social media, youth grooming societal factors, and solutions that require important personal and collective shifts towards sustainable healing.

Lunch and Learn with Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Presentation about problem gambling awareness and treatment resources in Nebraska.

Problem Gambling Lunch and Learn
Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Sponsored by Choices Treatment Center and the Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling, this lunch and learn will discuss:
-When does gambling go from fun to concerning?
-How to determine problematic gambling behavior
-Strategies for responsible gaming
-Free and confidential treatment resources available to all Nebraskans

Mar
18
Wed
2026
Problem Gambling Information and Screening Event
Mar 18 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling and Southeast Community College representatives will be available to give problem gambling screenings, along with information about problem gambling prevention, treatment, as well as responsible gaming information.

Mar
19
Thu
2026
Modern Day Betting: Accessibility, Risk, and the Cycle of Gambling Harm
Mar 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

With rapidly increasing access to new forms of betting, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the signs and risks of problem gambling, how it connects to issues of mental health, substance use, poverty, and more, while increasing our ability to prevent and mitigate its impacts on our community.

Join us on Thursday, March 19th, from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM as Daniel Trolaro explores increasing levels of gambling access offered by technology and a changing policy landscape, followed by Dorothy Chaney’s highlights of the signs and cycle of risk and harm of problem gambling throughout the lifespan.

This free, educational opportunity is virtual and open to all!

Problem Gambling Information and Screening Event
Mar 19 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Nebraska Council on Problem Gambling and Southeast Community College representatives will be available to give problem gambling screenings, along with information about problem gambling prevention, treatment, as well as responsible gaming information.

Problem Gambling Information and Screening Table at Southeast Community College, Lincoln
Mar 19 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Problem gambling information and screening table for SCC-Lincoln students.

Mar
20
Fri
2026
How BetBlocker Helps People Affected by Gambling Harm, Free and Anonymous Blocking Support
Mar 20 all-day

BetBlocker is a charity providing free and anonymous gambling blocking software. This session explains how blocking tools can support people who want a break from gambling, how BetBlocker works across devices, and how it can be used alongside treatment, peer support, and other harm reduction resources. We will share practical guidance for professionals, advocates, and anyone supporting someone affected by gambling harm, including how to signpost effectively and where blocking fits within a wider support plan.
Suitable for the public and professionals. Q & A included.