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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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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.
Register here.
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.
Register here.
1:00pm EST
2021 is already shaping up to be a big year for legislation on gambling. Join Keith and Patrick Willard, NCPG’s new Director of Policy and Advocacy, for a presentation on the legislative landscape at the state and federal level in upcoming sessions. Questions will be taken on the webinar’s chat function
Register here.
Presented by McGill University & NCPG
Free to the public
12:00pm EST
In the third lecture of this series, Sally Gainsbury, PhD, will speak about Policy Considerations for Digital Payment Systems in Gambling Venues.
12:00pm EST
In the fourth lecture of this series, David C. Hodgins, PhD, will speak about Brief Motivational Teleheath and Online Treatments.
Please note there are no CEUs associated with this lecture series.
Register Here for each.
Recordings of these webinars are available at the Centre for Youth Gambling website in the Centre News section.
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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.
Ask Me Anything! with Keith Whyte
Time: 1:00pm EDT
Description: An exclusive 30-minute webinar with Executive Director Keith Whyte
Webinar: Recovery During COVID-19
Thursday, May 28 at 1:00 PM
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: The Blurred Lines of Gaming and Gambling during COVID-19
NCPG is thrilled to welcome a trio of experts! Cam Adair, Julie Hynes, and Dan Trolaro will give a joint presentation focusing on how gambling may be intersecting with online gaming during COVID-19. This is a timely and insightful discussion that you don’t want to miss!
Free for all stakeholders!
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.
Time: 1:00pm EDT
Description: An exclusive 30-minute webinar with Executive Director Keith Whyte
Understanding Gambling Through Film and Television
Presented by:
Keith Whyte, NCPG Executive Director
Marc Lefkowitz, ICGC-II
Thursday, April 23
1:00-2:30 PM ET
As quarantined Americans turn more towards movies, television, and the internet for their daily entertainment, it becomes more important to know how gambling is being shown in these mediums. Join Marc Lefkowtiz, ICGC-II along with NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte for a timely and insightful webinar on how gambling is portrayed in popular media.
Trigger warning: this presentation will contain extensive footage of gambling activity.
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.
Time: 1:00pm EDT
Description: An exclusive 30-minute webinar with Executive Director Keith Whyte
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)
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
Time: 1:00pm EDT
Description: Join Keith Whyte for a one-hour webinar announcing NCPG’s goals for 2020. Free for members!
Time: 1:00pm EDT
Description: An exclusive 30-minute webinar with Executive Director Keith Whyte
Time: 1:00pm EDT
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Time: 1:00pm EDT
Description: An exclusive one-hour webinar with Legislative Director Brianne Doura.
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!
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.
Time: 1:00pm EDT
Description: Join NCPG and iCarol to learn about & discuss problem and responsible gambling communication technologies.
Time: 1:00pm EDT
Time: 1:00pm EDT
Time: 1:00pm EDT
Description: Join this webinar to meet the candidates in this year’s elections for the NCPG Board of Directors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 11th year.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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