Webinar Series
NCPG webinars explore crucial topics in problem gambling education, prevention, treatment and research.
- Informational Webinars are free for NCPG Members — for non-members, registration costs $59 per webinar (unless otherwise noted).
- Accredited Webinars (offering CE’s) are $30 for members and $59 non-members.
Ask Me Anything: Driving Public Health Policy Change
Friday, October 3, 2025
1:00 pm ET
Join Katrina Velasquez, Esq., MA, CEO and Managing Principal of Center Road Solutions, L.L.C. and Co-Chair of Health Policy at the Mental Health Liaison Group, for an open conversation on advancing public health policy in mental health, addiction recovery, and beyond. Drawing on her extensive experience shaping legislation, building cross-sector partnerships, and elevating public health priorities, Katrina will share strategies for influencing decision-makers and creating meaningful, lasting change. In this AMA, you’ll have the chance to ask questions, hear real-world examples, and see how focused advocacy can turn public health priorities into lasting change.
- Price: This sessions is free to the public, but registration is required.
- There are no CE’s available for this webinar.
Presenter
Katrina Velasquez, Esq., MA
Katrina Velazquez, a distinguished attorney and nonprofit lobbyist, is the dynamic force behind Center Road Solutions as its Founder and CEO, passing laws for nonprofits serving women and families. With an exceptional track record of transforming partisan social issues into unifying, bipartisan causes, she propels them towards remarkable success. Katrina has been named one of The Hill’s Top Lobbyists for four consecutive years, received the Professional Women in Advocacy Award in 2017, the Meehan-Hartley Award for Public Service and Advocacy in 2017, Most Influential Women’s Lobby Leader of 2023, and Bloomberg’s Top Performing Firms in 2025.
Meet the Committees
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
1:00 pm ET
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) hosts a variety of committees and groups, each playing an important role in advancing the organization’s mission. This session will provide an overview of each committee and group, outline their objectives and opportunities for involvement, and further engage those who are interested in becoming more active within the organization.
- Price: This webinar is free to the public, but registration is required.
- There are no CE’s available for this webinar.
Presenter
Jo Sanchez
Jo Sanchez began working with NCPG in July 2023 as a part-time contractor and joined the team full-time in March 2025 as the Grants and Development Manager. In this role, she oversees the Agility Grants and conference scholarship programs and supports volunteerism and development. Jo has over 10 years of experience in grants management and philanthropy and has worked with several non-profit organizations throughout the U.S. and in Guatemala. She has a B.S. in Mass Media Communications with a concentration in print journalism from Oral Roberts University and a professional certificate in Data Analytics and Visualization from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She resides in San Antonio, Texas and enjoys traveling to a beach as often as she can with her family.
The Layered Approach to Self-Exclusion
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
1:00 pm ET
Drawing from experience gleaned from the UK’s TalkBanStop partnership, this presentation will explore the value of layering tools and support to improve self-exclusion outcomes. Self-exclusion programs are the beginning of a journey that now encompasses blocking software, treatment providers, financial services and other stakeholders which can all play a role in a much more collaborative approach to gambling cessation. TalkBanStop has been emulated in Ohio, Norway, Finland and the Netherlands, combining free blocking software with self-exclusion and bridging service users into treatment.
- Price: $30 for members, $59 for non-members
- CE’s Available: 1 (See Accreditation Statements)
Presenter
Matt Zarb-Cousin
Matt Zarb-Cousin is a co-founder of Gamban, Director of Clean Up Gambling and Senior Government Affairs Advisor to YieldSec. As spokesperson for the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG), he lobbied successfully for a reduction in the maximum stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals in the UK.
Gift Responsibly: Gearing Up for the 2025 Campaign
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
1:00 pm ET
Every November and December, participants of the Gift Responsibly Campaign work to educate communities about the dangers of gifting lottery tickets to children, raise awareness about the risks of youth gambling and promote responsible gambling practices for those of legal age who choose to gamble. Ahead of the 2025 Campaign, join NCPG Staff as they review the new and updated campaign toolkit, discuss the different participation levels, and offer suggestions for how to tailor the Gift Responsibly Campaign messages to your audience(s).
- Price: This webinar is free to the public, but registration is required.
- There are no CE’s available for this webinar.
Presenter
Julia Brunson
Julia Brunson joined the National Council on Problem Gambling in May 2022. In this position, she assists in the development of multi-channel content, manages social media accounts, and helps execute communications strategy across all NCPG digital channels. Julia is an experienced communicator with several years of marketing and development experience in a non-profit setting. She has a BA in history from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has received several leadership certificates and fellowships. She has a passion for all things digital and Gen Z. In her spare time, Julia enjoys writing, hiking and browsing TikTok.
Bringing Gambling Disorder Into Behavioral Health Treatment: An Integration Story
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
1:00 pm ET
Many people dealing with Gambling Disorder are also dealing with co-occcurring mental health and substance use challenges, and yet in most states, treatment for Gambling Disorder remains mostly siloed. Over the past three years, Oregon has been developing an integrated co-occurring disorders treatment initiative that includes Gambling Disorder screening and treatment. This session will discuss Oregon’s strategy and implementation work, models for integrating treatment for Gambling Disorder into a broader behavioral health treatment system, treatment factors, program design, and broader systems issues.
- Price: $30 for members, $59 for non-members
- CE’s Available: 1 (See Accreditation Statements)
Presenters
David Corse, LPC, CGACII, CADCIII
David Corse, LPC, CGACII, CADCIII has worked in the problem gambling treatment field for over fifteen years. David is an experienced counselor, program manager/director, clinical supervisor, trainer and educator. In addition to managing and supervising co-occurring disorders and problem gambling treatment programming, David has been an advocate for integration of behavioral health services throughout his career in the Behavioral Health field(s). David has also served as adjunct instructor in counseling at both the Associate and Graduate levels. David has worked at the Oregon Health Authority as the Problem Gambling Treatment Specialist before moving into his current role.
Greta Coe
Greta Coe has worked as the Problem Gambling Services Program Manager for the Oregon Health Authority for over a decade. Her innovative approach to expansion and support of problem gambling treatment and prevention has had demonstrated results.
Gambling & Youth: Talking About Risks and Healthy Choices
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
1:00 pm ET
This webinar will explore empathetic and comprehensive strategies for discussing gambling and sports betting with young people. Presenter and Community Educator Brittany Sue Hines will delve into the neuroscience behind teen addiction and decision-making, explaining why youth are especially vulnerable to gambling-related issues. Attendees will learn evidence-based communication strategies that promote awareness and informed choices, and will have the opportunity to review new research collected from pre-professional young athletes from Major League Soccer Academies across the United States.
- Price: $30 for members, $59 for non-members
- CE’s Available: 1 (See Accreditation Statements)
Presenter
Brittany Sue Hines
Brittany Sue Hines is an educator with 10 years of experience focusing primarily in sexual health education. She holds a BFA from the University of Hartford and is completing a Masters of Education from the University of Missouri. In her current work as a Community Educator with Chicago-based Response for Teens, she “specializes in uncomfortable conversations” through her development and implementation of curriculum around sexual health, substance use and addiction, social media, and more. Brittany’s mission is to bringing joyful empowerment to young people and their trusted adults as a means of cultivating a more inclusive, resilient, and healthier future.
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