Programs & Resources

NCPG Webinar Series

One Tuesday every month, a webinar on an important topic in PG or RG from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET
Also monthly, we host an Ask Me Anything! webinar, 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM ET

Presenter: Keith Whyte, NCPG Executive Director

Webinars are FREE for NCPG Members, and are open to non-members for $59 per webinar.

See the list below of upcoming and past webinars.

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Webinar series sponsored by MGM Resorts International.

Upcoming Webinars:

NCPG Webinar: 2021 NCPG Recap

Tuesday, December 7, 2021
1:00 pm EST

Join Keith Whyte, National Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director, for an exclusive 30-minute webinar presentation describing a momentous year for the organization. The topics will include:

• How many more states legalized sports betting
• The historic grant NCPG received from the NFL Foundation
• The two-part online National Conference in June and July
• The Gift Responsibly Campaign becoming the more flexible, rebranded name for what was formerly known as the Holiday Lottery Campaign

Free to NCPG Members; $59 for non-members.

Register here.

There are no CEs for this webinar.

NCPG Webinar: Problem Gambling and Gambling-Motivated Crime

Tuesday, December 14, 2021
1:00 pm EST

Join Michelle L. Malkin, JD, PhD,  Assistant Professor, Department of Justice, East Carolina University, for an exclusive 60-minute webinar that explores the experiences of people who have a history of problem gambling. Anonymous surveys were analyzed for types of legal consequences people faced due to their gambling. Findings allow for a fuller understanding of the different ways compulsive gamblers have been involved in the legal and criminal justice system, primarily for acquisitional crimes to support gambling and pay off gambling-related debts. Results are also considered based on gender. Additionally, Dr. Malkin shares her own story of consequences due to a history of gambling. The presentation includes suggestions for counselors and others who have clients who may have been involved in gambling-motivated crimes.

Free to NCPG Members; $59 for non-members.

Register here.

There are no CEs for this webinar.

 

In addition, NCPG is partnering with the International Center for Youth Gambling & High-Risk Behaviors of McGill University for the Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling During A Digital Revolution. This webinar series is generously sponsored by the Norman Raschkowan Foundation. For more information about this unique offering go to: www.ncpgambling.org/raschkowan

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Past Webinars:

NCPG Webinar: Tribal Sovereignty and Responsible Gambling
Tuesday, November 16, 2021

As part of Native American Heritage Month, NCPG held a panel discussion moderated by Wiley Harwell, Executive Director at Oklahoma Association for Problem and Compulsive Gambling. The panelists are Sheila Morago, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Kara Fox-LaRose, President and General Manager of the ilani Casino; and Shannon May Dictson, Responsible Gaming Program Coordinator at Mescalero Apache Tribal Gaming Commission. The topics included:

The importance of Sovereignty to the tribes and how it affects responsible gambling efforts.
Any cooperative efforts that tribes have with other tribes to develop and implement responsible gambling programs.
An evaluation of how pandemic has affected casino operations for tribes and how a tool like Telehealth was expanded to provide more service for people.
An analysis of how the program gambling helpline works in their state and whether there should be a more centralized and national helpline number for all the states.
Opinions of what the emergence of sports betting means for the tribes and how it is changing their current responsible gambling efforts.
What effects casinos have had on specific tribes and how it was different before the Indian Gaming and Regulatory Acts of 1988 became law.

 

NCPG Webinar: Gambling and the Military
Tuesday, November 9, 2021

In honor of Veteran’s Day, we presented a four-person educational overview followed by a guided panel that provided attendees with a broad understanding of the current problem gambling situation within the military and veteran communities.
• Moderator – Rich Taylor Jr., NCPG Military Committee Chair & Responsible Gambling Program Manager for BetMGM
• Treatment – Heather Chapman, Supervisory Psychologist, Director Gambling Program at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
• Research – Shane Kraus, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, UNLV
• Spouse -Shawna Black, Program Manager PGRC (Army spouse)
• Lived Experience – Dave Yaeger, U.S. Army Veteran and host of Fall In: The Problem Gambling Podcast For Military Service Members and Veterans

The webinar also discussed the website dedicated to providing veterans and active-duty service members with responsible gambling and problem gambling assistance – OperationResponsibleGambling.org. In addition, attendees learned more about the work of the NCPG’s Military Committee.

 

NCPG Webinar: The Gift Responsibly Campaign
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

An exclusive 60-minute webinar about the Gift Responsibly Campaign, which was formerly known as the Holiday Lottery Campaign. In previous years lotteries around the world joined the public awareness initiative from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and Hih-Risk Behaviors at McGill University that discourages giving children lottery tickets as gifts, because underage exposure to gambling activity increases the risk of developing problem gambling behavior as they grow older.

The presenters were John Norton, NCPG Communications Manager; Lynette Gilbeau, Research Coordinator at International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University; Krystal Smith, Oregon Lottery Program Manager, Responsible & Problem Gambling; and Townley Cheek, North Carolina Education Lottery Corporate Social Responsibly Manager. They explained the campaign’s history, how and why the campaign is changing, provided a peek at the campaign’s new toolkit, and discuseds strategies for how lotteries can effectively tailor their awareness campaign to their target audiences.

NCPG Webinar: Hispanic Heritage Month
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
1:00 pm EDT

From September 15 to October 15 we celebrate the contributions of the Hispanic population, which is the largest community of color in the United States. Moderator Juan Baez, Problem Gambling Specialist for the Behavioral Health Services Commission in Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, will lead a discussion on important cultural considerations for gambling addiction and responsible gambling services in the Hispanic community. The panelists are Vanessa Fernandez, Treatment Director of the Clinical & Forensic Institute, Inc., and Luis Del Orbe, Problem Gambling Prevention Specialist for the Council on Compulsive Gambling of NJ, Inc.

NCPG Webinar: National Recovery Month, Gambling Addiction and 12-Step Programs
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
1:00 pm EDT

As part of National Recovery Month, the National Council on Problem Gambling’s Recovery Committee held a 60-minute panel discussion that focused on how the speakers navigate the 12-steps for treatment and recovery for problem gambling. The moderator was Recovery Committee Chair Marc Lefkowitz, ICGC-II. The panelists were Arthur, Nan, and President of Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery and SMART Facilitator, Brian Ward.

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NCPG Webinar: NGAGE 2.0
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
1:00pm EDT

Don Feeney discussed the second National Survey of Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Experience – NGAGE 2.0. The results of the April 2021 survey examine public perceptions of gambling in the wake of sports betting expansion over the past 3 years and the pandemic, which the previous survey did not capture. Feeney provided an initial look at the topline results during the 2021 National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling. This webinar provided further details ahead of the full release of the results this fall.

NCPG Webinar: Operation Responsible Gambling
Tuesday, May 18, 2021
1:00pm EDT

Military personnel and veterans are at higher risk for gambling problems. Therefore, NCPG, in partnership with RG 24seven and funding from the Entain Foundation US, is launching Operation Responsible Gambling to increase awareness of risk for gambling problems in the military community using brief videos by veterans in recovery from gambling problems. Join NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte and other partners to learn more about the issue and the campaign.

NCPG Webinar: My Story of Problem Gambling and Recovery
Tuesday, May 4, 2021

1:00pm EDT

Ted Hartwell shared his story of exposure to gambling activities at an early age that led to a long history of recreational and then disordered gambling. Hartwell also discussed the ingredients that came together to turn what was initially an entertaining pastime into a gambling problem that seriously impacted many areas of his life. Finally, he talked about the defining moments that resulted in his seeking out help and engaging in a process of recovery that continues to this day.

Hartwell has been a member of the research faculty of the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Las Vegas since 1991. He is a longtime member of the National Council on Problem Gambling. As a problem gambler in long-term recovery, he promotes awareness, prevention, and treatment of problem gambling for the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, where he has developed gaming disorder and student-athlete gambling awareness programs.

NCPG Webinar: Town Hall With NCPG Board of Directors Candidates
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
1:00pm EDT

NCPG Webinar: Gam-Anon’s Role in the Recovery of People and Loved Ones Affected by Problem Gambling
Tuesday, April 13, 2021
1:00pm EDT

Regina Kaplan presented a brief history of Gam-Anon; the purposes of Gam-Anon, relationship between Gam-Anon and Gamblers Anonymous; and how the Gam-Anon program works to assist its members to cope with the gambling problem and emotionally support the GA members who are in recovery.

Kaplan has been a Gam-Anon member for 46 years. She served as Executive Secretary of the Gam-Anon International Service Office from 1994 – 2019 and is currently CEO Gam-Anon International Service Office.

NCPG Webinar: Overview of new National Detailed Report from NGAGE 1.0 – National Survey of Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Experiences
Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Executive Director Keith Whyte and report author Don Feeney discuss the new National Detailed Report, which delves into many layers of behavior in how Americans gamble and their widely varying attitudes toward gambling. They also touch on the companion new State Detailed Reports with state-specific findings.

They explain the methodology behind NCPG’s largest research project to date, highlight some of its most noteworthy results and surprising findings, discuss how anyone involved in the world of gambling and healthcare could utilize the information in their professional work, and preview future survey efforts.

NCPG Webinar: Women and Gambling Addiction – Hiding in Plain Sight
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
1:00pm EDT
Sarah Ramanauskas, who is the Senior Partner for Audit and Research at Gambling Integrity, presented a 60-minute exclusive that:

-Explained why women are potentially suffering, as individuals, to an even greater extent than men: both as gamblers and as ‘affected others’.

-Helped understand why women gamble differently than men, and what this means when reaching out to them.

-Examined how sexism within the gambling industry may be contributing to this issue.

-Discussed potential ways to get women to feel less stigmatized and more confident about seeking help.

Ramanauskas carries out the iCAP assessments, as well as responsible gambling assessments for the World Lottery Association, and social responsibility audits for members of the UK’s Responsible Affiliates in Gaming. She is a Commissioner on the Commission for Crime and Problem Gambling and was previously Chair of Betknowmore UK, a social enterprise providing outreach services to those affected by gambling.

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling During a Digital Revolution
Presented by McGill University & NCPG

Information on the Raschkowan series is here for each.

NCPG Webinar: PGAM Toolkit Update and Event Examples
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
1:00pm EST
Join NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte and Communications Manager John Norton for a 30-minute exclusive look at the updated toolkit and a reminder of the best promotional strategies for Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), which starts on March 1 and includes Gambling Disorder Screening Day on March 9.

NCPG Webinar: Understanding how intergenerational racial trauma has impacted your client
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
1:00pm EST
Join Neva Pryor, MS, Executive Director of the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey for a presentation from the Diversity, Equity, and inclusion Committee. The purpose of this workshop is to help the participants understand how intergenerational trauma affects your relationship with your client.

NCPG Webinar: State of the Council
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
1:00pm EST

NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte will provide the 2021 State of the Council presentation. He will review highlights of NCPG operations last year and our plans for the current year in this 30-minute exclusive.

NCPG Webinar: Getting Ready for Problem Gambling Awareness Month
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
1:00pm EST

An exclusive 30-minute discussion with John Norton, NCPG Communications Manager, and Krystal Smith, Marketing Program Manager at the Oregon Lottery & NCPG Communications Committee Chair, about how you can get ready for March’s Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The focus will be on how to implement a program that alerts the public about what problem gambling looks like, along with explaining where and how those seeking help can receive it. The free materials in our PGAM Toolkit will also be previewed.

NPCG Webinar: Ask Me Anything with Keith Whyte
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
1:00pm EST

A 30-minute exclusive with Keith discussing current topics in problem gambling and responsible gambling. Questions will be taken on the webinar’s chat function.

NCPG Webinar: Innovative Technology to Increase Access to Care for People with Gambling Problems
Tuesday, December 15, 2020

Moderator: Keith Whyte, NCPG Executive Director
Presenters: Marc Lefkowitz, ICGC-II, Kindbridge
Ashley Trantham, Morneau Shepell

Join NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte and presenters Marc Lefkowitz and Ashley Trantham to discuss how innovative technology is being used to increase access to care for people with gambling problems. This issue is particularly relevant for clinicians and policy makers alike due to restrictions on traditional in-person counseling during the pandemic.

NCPG Webinar:  Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Keith Whyte
Tuesday, December 8, 2020
1:00pm EDT

A 30-minute exclusive with Keith discussing current topics in problem gambling and responsible gambling. Questions will be taken on the webinar’s chat function.

NCPG Webinar:  Holiday Lottery Campaign with Executive Director Keith Whyte
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
1:00pm EDT

Discussion of the Holiday Lottery Campaign: NCPG, International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University each year ask lotteries to support our responsible gambling campaign and help raise awareness regarding the risks of underage lottery play during the holiday season. Questions will be taken on the webinar’s chat function.

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NCPG Webinar: Get the Most Out of the Conference
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
1:00pm EDT

Learn more about our Main Conference, coming in November (online) and our Master Classes, small-group live workshops with nationally-known experts, coming in early December (online). Hear about the presenters and topics, exhibitors and networking opportunities, how to register, and more!

NCPG Webinar: Sports Betting Advertising & Social Responsibility
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
1:00pm EDT

Sports betting advertising is beginning to spike with the start of football season, and broadcast and online viewers will likely be quickly saturated with gambling promotions pre-game, in-game and post-game. Sports leagues and teams have struck unprecedented partnerships with casino companies and sportsbooks, and social media is swamped with discussions of picks and locks and bad beats.

Join NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte and Jamie Salsburg to discuss social responsibility implications, impacts and innovative solutions. Jamie has built on his advertising/marketing background and gambling experience—including hosting the popular After Gambling podcast–to launch dyve, a firm offering stakeholders of the global gaming industry with insight into how to best position their brand to address and manage risks around problem gambling and other related social issues.

NCPG Webinar: AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Executive Director Keith Whyte
Tuesday, September 15
1:00pm EDT

A 30-minute exclusive with Keith discussing current topics in problem gambling and responsible gambling. Questions will be taken on the webinar’s chat function.

 

Raschkowan Lecture #1.
Friday, August 21
1:00pm EDT

On August 21, Dr. Marc Potenza, MD, PhD of Yale University presented the first in a series of four timely lectures about gambling during a digital revolution. Presented in partnership with the International Center for Youth Gambling & High-Risk Behaviors of McGill University, and NCPG.

 

Raschkowan Lecture #2.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
12:00pm EDT
In the second lecture of this series, Mark Griffiths, PhD, will speak about Sports Betting, In-Play Sports Betting, and Sports Betting Advertising.

 

NCPG Webinar: AMA with Keith Whyte
Thursday, June 25
1:00pm EDT

Description: An exclusive 30-minute webinar with Executive Director Keith Whyte

 

NCPG Webinar: Payments and RG Risks

Tuesday, June 16
1:00pm EDT
NCPG Legislative Director Brianne Doura-Schawohl and a panel of industry experts discuss the balance between new payment schemes and responsible gambling as some casinos resume operations in the wake of COVID-19.

 

NCPG Webinar: Reopening and PG Risks

NCPG Legislative Director Brianne Doura-Schawohl hosts a group of industry experts discussing the problem gambling risks associated with reopening casinos after long period of lockdown.

Tuesday, June 9

1:00pm EDT

 

NCPG Webinar: Problem Gambling Prevention in the Time of COVID

Join the NCPG Prevention Committee for a timely discussion on strategies for successful #problemgambling prevention and engaging with your community during Covid. Moderated by Mike Buzzelli, Assoc. Dir. of PGN Ohio.

Free for Members.

Thursday, June 11

2:00pm EDT

 

Webinar: Morning Mindfulness Series

Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
Please note the start time of 9:45 AM EDT/ 6:45 AM PDT.

Members of the NCPG Recovery Committee discuss how gamblers and families/affected individuals are coping with the Pandemic and the resources available. After a brief introduction and series of questions members will be able to submit questions.

Register Here

 

Webinar: Cashless Payments and Responsible Gambling

Thursday, May 21 at 1:00 PM

The COVID crisis is accelerating interest from both operators and states to allow for the use of credit cards and electronic payments for gambling.  Each type of payment used—from cash to credit cards to PayPal—may bring additional risks to consumers but new technologies can also enhance responsible gambling. Join Executive Director Keith Whyte and Legislative Director Brianne Doura-Schawohl to learn all you need to know about the costs and benefits of cashless payments in the gambling space.

 

WEBINAR: TOWN HALL WITH NCPG BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANDIDATES

Learn about and talk to the candidates for the NCPG Board of Directors.

Tuesday, May 5
1:00 PM ET

Webinar: Update on COVID-19 and Problem & Responsible Gambling

ADVOCACY IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY

Presented by:
Keith Whyte, NCPG Executive Director

Brianne Doura-Schawohl, NCPG Legislative Director

Thursday, April 30
1:00-2:00 PM ET

FREE for ALL NCPG STAKEHOLDERS 

In lieu of our original Advocacy Day, NCPG Legislative Director Brianne Doura-Schawohl and Executive Director Keith Whyte will host a webinar on Thursday, April 30 about how we can remain effective advocates on problem gambling issues in this tumultuous time. 60 minutes.

 

Webinar: RG During COVID-19

Presented by:
Keith Whyte
NCPG Executive Director

Tuesday, April 7
1:00-2:00 PM ET

Don’t miss this important webinar next Tuesday, April 7, with Executive Director Keith Whyte discussing why responsible gambling is more important than ever during the Coronavirus crisis and what operators can do to be part of the solution.

Webinar: Impacts of COVID-19 on People and Problem Gambling

Presented by:
Keith Whyte
NCPG Executive Director

Tuesday, March 25
1:00-2:00 PM ET

Executive Director Keith Whyte discusses how people who gamble are affected by these stunning current events, and how gambling operators can support responsible gambling in the current environment.

 

Ask Me Anything! with Keith Whyte

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Time: 1:00pm EDT

Description: An exclusive 30-minute  webinar with Executive Director Keith Whyte

NCPG Responsible Gambling Programs: RGV and ICAP

Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Time: 1:00pm EDT

Description: Join Keith Whyte for a one-hour webinar on #ResponsibleGambling certification programs for operators/vendors:

–Lotteries: Responsible Gambling Verification (RGV) w/ NASPL

–Online gambling: Internet Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP)

 

PGAM-Get Ready for #AwarenessPlusAction

Date: Tuesday, February 11, 2020

Time: 1:00pm EDT

Description: Join Keith Whyte for a one-hour webinar on:

How to get involved in Problem Gambling Awareness Month this March

–See materials in free Toolkit

–Get some ideas from other participants

 

2020 goals with Keith Whyte

Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Time: 1:00pm EDT

Description: Join Keith Whyte for a one-hour webinar announcing NCPG’s goals for 2020. Free for members!

 

Ask Me Anything! with Keith Whyte

Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Time: 1:00pm EDT

Description: An exclusive 30-minute  webinar with Executive Director Keith Whyte

 

NCPG Year in Review

Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Time: 1:00pm EDT

Description: 

 

Ask Me Anything! with Brianne Doura

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Time: 1:00pm EDT

Description: An exclusive one-hour webinar with Legislative Director Brianne Doura.

• Learn about what NCPG is doing to facilitate legislation that leads the nation in addressing problem gambling, two bills supporting DoD resources for problem gambling.
• Discover how you can be more effective as an advocate with legislative and regulatory officials.
• Be part of a live Q&A session with Brianne to ask her anything!

 

Responsible Gambling Holiday Lottery Campaign

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Time: 1:00pm EDT

Description: Each year, NCPG and the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University asks lotteries to support the responsible gambling campaign and help raise awareness regarding the risks of underage lottery play during the holiday season.

Join NCPG to learn about the Campaign and how your organization can participate!

 

Ask Me Anything!

Date: Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Time: 1:00pm EDT

Description: Spend a half hour with Keith discussing whatever comes to mind. Questions will be taken on the webinar’s chat function.

Webinar with iCarol: Communications, Technology & Helplines

Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2019

Time: 1:00pm EDT

Description: Join NCPG and iCarol to learn about & discuss problem and responsible gambling communication technologies.

 

Ask Me Anything!

Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2019

Time: 1:00pm EDT

 

How to Get the Most Out of the National Conference

Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Time: 1:00pm EDT

 

Town Hall with Candidates for NCPG’s Board of Directors

Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Time: 1:00pm EDT

Description: Join this webinar to meet the candidates in this year’s elections for the NCPG Board of Directors.

 

Sports Betting

Webinar Held: Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Time: 1:00pm EDT

Description: Learn about sports betting expansion, NCPG’s Safer Sports Betting Initiative (SSBI) and how responsible gambling can be an important part of sports betting.

 

Ask Me Anything!

Webinar Held: monthly starting Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Description: Joining the NCPG as Executive Director in 1998, Keith has over 20 years experience in problem gambling and responsible gambling. He has presented in 39 U.S. states and in multiple countries. Additionally, he has written numerous articles, studies and book chapters on gambling issues and testified four times before the United States Congress on gambling-related legislation.

Spend a half hour with Keith discussing whatever comes to mind. Questions will be taken on the webinar’s chat function.

 

Get NGAGED!

Webinar Held: Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Description: Dig deeper into our groundbreaking National Survey of Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Experiences (NGAGE) with a special focus on sports betting and public attitudes towards funding for problem gambling services.

 

Preparing for PGAM

Webinar Held: Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Description: March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) and Executive Director Keith Whyte will lay out this year’s campaign themes and materials. Cambridge Health Alliance staff will join to discuss their national screening day during PGAM.

 

NCPG’s 2019 Goals and Initiatives

Webinar Held: Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Description:Join our January webinar for a description of NCPG’s goals and workplan for 2019, including new initiatives on Sports Gambling, Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March, Advocacy Day in April, and more.

 

2018 Year End Review (and 2019 Preview) 

Webinar Held: Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Description: Join our December webinar for an overview of NCPG’s activities over the past year, including advocacy, education and program highlights. The second half of the webinar will focus on the organization’s goals for 2019 as the National Council on Problem Gambling continues to grow.

 

Problem Gambling and the Military

Webinar Held: Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Description: Rates of problem gambling are significantly higher among veterans, military recruits and those currently in the military compared with rates in the general population. Research suggests that Military personnel are at risk of experiencing negative consequences as a result of gambling related issues such as stress from financial debts, which may have a negative effect on military readiness. Furthermore, military and veteran populations are more prone to substance abuse, mental health problems and suicide, all of which are highly co-morbid with problem gambling.

This webinar will focus on research and policy developments over the past decade, including the recent NCPG victory requiring gambling disorder screening questions to be included in periodic health assessments for active duty soldiers conducted by the Department of Defense. NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte will review the latest drafts of our legislation and discuss how members can advocate at local and national levels.

 

How to Handle Sports Betting Expansion

Webinar Held: Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Description: In the wake of the Supreme Court decision on Murphy v NCAA, the door is now open for all states to legalize sports betting. This summer 6 states legalized sports betting and we expect another 20-30 to consider legalization bills in January 2019.

 

Lottery Holiday Responsible Gaming Campaign

Webinar Held: Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Description: Each year, NCPG and McGill University asks every lottery to support our responsible gambling campaign regarding underage play during the holiday season. Over the past ten years, participation has grown tremendously. In 2017, 55 lotteries in the US and around the world supported the campaign. All supporters are are acknowledged in press releases, social media and trade magazine articles. Join this webinar to learn more about the campaign, now in its 11^th year.

 

Get to Know the NCPG Committees

Webinar Held: Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Description: The National Council on Problem Gambling committees develop and manage many critical programs and initiatives that advance the organization’s mission and success. These committees are responsible for the strategic direction and activities that provide value to our members and stakeholders in the areas of education, communications, research, membership and more. Committee members say that participating in a committee gives them dynamic networking and learning opportunities by working side-by-side with other industry professionals.

NCPG is always looking for committed and energized volunteers to participate in committees. If you are interested in contributing your time and leadership to NCPG, join this webinar as we review each committee mission statement, discuss the available opportunities and help you to discover where you would like to share your talents.

 

Introduction to the International Certified Gambling Counselor Certification Process

Webinar Held: Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Description: The International Certified Gambling Counselor (ICGC) program was developed to promote a competency-based certification program for professionals treating problem and pathological gamblers and their families. There are two levels of certification, ICGC-I and ICGC-II. A third designation, BACC, denotes ICGC-II counselors who have acquired sufficient training, clinical experience, and supervision skills and are approved to provide supervision to ICGC applicants. On this webinar Keith Whyte will be joined by IGCCB President Lori Rugle as they discuss the certification standards for gambling disorder professionals, review training and examination requirements, and answer questions for those interested in certification.

 

Addressing Problem Gambling and Responsible Gaming in a Post-PASPA World

Webinar Held: Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Description: The US Supreme Court has declared the federal ban on sports betting to be unconstitutional. By repealing the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), the Supreme Court opens the door for any state to legalize sports betting.

Join NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte on this webinar as he discusses the implications resulting from the Supreme Court’s decision as it relates to problem gambling and responsible gaming including:

• Increased Prevalence of Problem Gambling Across the US
• The Impact on Public Health
• A Rise in Youth Gambling
• The Risks of Mobile Platforms for Sports Betting
• Legislation and Consumer Protections

‘Town Hall’ with 2018 NCPG Board Candidates

Webinar Held: Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Description: Join us for an opportunity to hear from and ask questions of the 2018 Candidates for the five open seats on the NCPG Board of Directors.

 

PGAM 2018 Recap & Success Stories

Webinar Held: Thursday, April 26, 2018

Description: Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) 2018 has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean our work is done. Join Keith Whyte as he recaps the 14th annual event, including all of the great work done across the country, raising awareness and advocating for people struggling with gambling addiction. However, awareness doesn’t stop when the month of March is over, the webinar will also discuss ways to keep the momentum of PGAM going through the entire year.

 

Effective Advocacy in Action

Webinar Held: Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Description: The ever-changing political climate has put pressure on organizations to engage in advocacy at the national, state and local levels. We know that the most effective advocacy work happens when legislators are presented with well-thought-out and customized messages.

Join NCPG on this one-hour webinar which will provide training you can use to implement a systematic approach to mobilizing your supporters and reaching your legislators. It will include ideas and examples for effective storytelling and how to identify and build on your most successful advocacy efforts.

 

NCPG Membership

Webinar Held: Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Description: Learn about the benefits of being an NCPG Member and how to make the most of your membership benefits. NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte will review the three types of membership and the exciting growth in membership over the last several years. He will also talk about how members are an integral part of NCPG’s work in advocacy, awareness and assistance for all those affected by problem gambling and review a few key actions that members can take as part of the upcoming Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

 

Problem Gambling Awareness Month

Webinar Held: Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Description: March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month! Join NCPG on this webinar as we gear up for the world’s largest problem gambling awareness event. Learn more about the history of PGAM while discussing campaign strategies and awareness themes. We will also review our 2018 PGAM toolkit of free materials and share your success stories from 2017, drawing inspiration from the creative ways in which prior participants attracted attention to the PGAM movement. This webinar is important for both new and long-time participants of PGAM as we continue to grow Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March as a cornerstone of year-round Problem Gambling Awareness.

 

2018 NCPG Goals

Webinar Held: Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Description: Join NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte for our first webinar of 2018 as he shares the National Council’s 2018 programming and advocacy goals. Keith will discuss how these goals fit into our Strategic Plan and some of the specific steps we will take to continue to shape the problem gambling and responsible gaming fields.  We invite Members to use this webinar as your first opportunity of 2018 to participate in and provide feedback on NCPG’s programs and services.

 

Year End Report / National Services Survey

Webinar Held: Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Description: 2017 has been a busy year for the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), from our second-largest National Conference ever, to the launch of our Webinar Series and growth in our major programs. Join our December webinar for an overview NCPG’s activities over the past year, including advocacy, education and program highlights. Additionally, this webinar will include an overview of the recently released 2016 National Survey of Problem Gambling Services. This is the only Survey that captures national data on problem gambling funding and features a state by state breakdown, as well as analysis and trends.

 

Youth Gambling/Holiday Responsible Gaming Campaign

Webinar Held: Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Description: Join this webinar to learn about NCPG’s Lottery Holiday Responsible Gaming campaign, which is now in its 10th year. Keith will review the research on youth gambling and lottery play that underlies the need for this effort, discuss the legal exemption that allows minors to play lottery, highlight innovative campaign ads and materials developed by lotteries over the past 10 years and update members on the participation to date.

 

Current Issues in Responsible Gaming

Webinar Held: Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Description: In this webinar, Keith Whyte will review NCPG’s responsible gaming programs and policies. This includes the NCPG/NASPL Responsible Gaming Verification program; our Internet Responsible Gambling Standards and the associated Compliance Assessment Program; and NCPG’s consumer protection guidelines for Daily Fantasy and social casino. Keith will also discuss recent developments in the field, including AGA’s updated Code of Conduct, MGM Mirage’s GameSense program and the Green Gaming Predictive Tool. Attendees are welcome to ask any questions about this topic.

 

Roundtable on Recovery

Webinar Held: Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Description: As NCPG celebrates National Recovery Month, join Executive Director Keith Whyte for an interactive discussion of NCPG’s recovery-related programs and services. We look forward to facilitating a robust conversation about advancements in our recovery work and where to go from here. So please come with questions, comments, and suggestions!

 

2017 Advocacy Updates

Webinar Held: Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Description: In this webinar, Keith will update members on the latest developments in NCPG’s national advocacy activities, including our priority effort to get the military to screen for gambling addiction, as well as our work with Congress and Federal agencies on several trending topics including online and sports gambling; prevention and healthcare reform. Participants will have the opportunity to ask Keith questions about these and any other national gambling issues.

 

Gambling & Gambling Problems in the Military

Webinar Held: Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Description: NCPG has long been focused on gambling problems amongst military personnel and veterans. Monsignor Dunne’s experiences as an Army Chaplain in WWII and Korea and Dr. Custer’s work in the Veterans Administration system were a big part of their motivation to found NCPG. Throughout the years, many NCPG leaders have been involved with the VA, and particularly the Brecksville VAMC, home of the oldest residential treatment program for gamblers. This webinar will focus on research and policy developments over the past decade, including recent NCPG legislative advocacy that led to the ground-breaking GAO report on Gambling Addition in the Military and ongoing efforts in the current Congress. Keith will review the latest drafts of our legislation and discuss how members can help at the grassroots level.

 

‘Town Hall’ with 2017 NCPG Board Candidates

Webinar Held: Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Description: Join us for an opportunity to hear from and ask questions of the 2017 Candidates for the 5 open seats on the NCPG Board of Directors.

 

Gambling Addiction & Health Insurance

Webinar Held: Friday, April 28, 2017

Description: Join NCPG to discuss gambling addiction & health insurance issues, including potential impacts of “Trumpcare” and the results of our survey of certified gambling counselors about coverage, reimbursement and other critical issues.

 

Beyond PGAM

Webinar Held: Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Description: Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) is going to wind down at the end of the month and NCPG would like to talk about what that means for those of us who are working to find solutions for problem gambling. It is beneficial to focus on the challenges problem gambling during a specific time of year. But it is also essential that we raise awareness and advocate for people struggling with gambling addiction throughout the entire year. In this webinar, Keith Whyte will discuss ways to keep the spirit of PGAM going, long after March has come to a close.

 

Webinar on Sports Gambling

Webinar Held: Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Description: One of the biggest current issues in gaming is the legalization of sports gambling. Join Keith to learn more about the political, program and policy implications for the problem gambling field.