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SUMMARY:25th ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction
DESCRIPTION:  \nTHIS EVENT HAS PASSED\n  \nThe International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is pleased to invite you to the 25th annual ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction\, the preeminent science-based forum featuring the latest research on gambling disorder and responsible gambling. This educational experience offers valuable insights for all stakeholders: \nOctober 6\, 2024 – October 7\, 2024 \nTitle Sponsor \nDownload the conference syllabus \nDownload the brochure \nTreatment Providers and Public Health Professionals will engage in dialogue about:\n \n\nEngaging and retaining clients\nA new digital format for CBT and new pharmaceutical treatments\nWhy people with gambling disorder don’t seek treatment\nThe impact of the changing gambling landscape on clinicians\nMilitary veterans with gambling problems\nHealth disparities in the Latinx community\nCulturally competent\, trauma-informed care for Native Americans\n\nNew lower rates for treatment providers! \nResponsible Gambling Professionals\, Other Industry Professionals\, and Regulators will engage in dialogue about:\n\nThe state of responsible gambling from the perspective of a researcher and a military veteran in recovery\nPlayers’ understanding of who is responsible for responsible gambling\nHow scientists and industry can work together on research projects\n\nResearchers will engage in dialogue about:\n\nHow to investigate digital approaches to prevention and recovery\nThe potential of research on ketamine\, TMS and psychedelics for gambling disorder\nThe state of research on military veterans\nHow to develop and test culturally appropriate interventions for minority populations\nHow to investigate health disparities among Hispanic communities\nNew research presented at the poster session\n\nAll this\, plus 13 continuing education hours approved by national and state entities for treatment providers\, continuing legal education hours\, and a poster session showcasing new research and networking opportunities with colleagues from around the world. \nAs we celebrate our 25th anniversary\, the ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction remains dedicated to delivering the highest quality\, research-based programming for all stakeholders in the gambling field. Join us in Oct. as we reflect on a quarter-century of groundbreaking work and look ahead to the future impact of our collective efforts. We look forward to your participation in this milestone event! \nClick here to register.
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/25th-icrg-conference-on-gambling-and-addiction/
LOCATION:Venetian Expo & Convention Center\, 201 Sands Ave\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89169\, United States
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SUMMARY:Partnered Event- SBC Summit Latinoamerica 2024
DESCRIPTION:The International Center for Responsible Gaming wishes to thank the SBC Summit Latinoamerica for its generosity in providing an informational booth to ICRG throughout their conference. Stop by our booth and say hello!\n\nABOUT\nPosition yourself as a leader in Latin America’s thriving markets with SBC Summit Latinoamérica 2024\, the ultimate event for individuals and businesses seeking to expand their reach in the region. The event focuses on three key elements:\n\n\n\nEDUCATION: The conference agenda\, crafted by top industry minds through conversations with local experts\, will address the main pain points of industry heavyweights and newcomers in the region. It will dissect various topics pertaining to sports betting\, casino (whether it’s land-based or online)\, marketing and affiliation\, payments and compliance\, relationships with sports teams\, regulatory requirements\, and more. We have invited 200 industry experts to share their years’ worth of experience with you! There will be three conference rooms running simultaneously at the event\, and the most popular format from last year – the country-specific roundtables – will make a return following demand.\n\nPRODUCT DISPLAY: Finding the right products can often be a daunting task\, especially when you’re aiming to either enter a new market or upgrade your existing offerings to stay competitive. It demands considerable time\, effort\, and sometimes\, testing—luxuries we may not always have. The beauty of SBC Summit Latinoamérica lies in its vibrant exhibition floor\, hosting over 70 brands showcasing their products. Here\, you can directly engage with them\, pose your questions\, and make informed comparisons. Whether you’re seeking sportsbook solutions\, game studios\, payment providers\, CRM solutions\, operators\, or affiliates\, our diverse mix of exhibitors ensures you’ll find what you need to excel—all conveniently located under one roof.\n\nNETWORKING: We spare no effort in fostering networking opportunities\, whether on or off the exhibition floor. By focusing on senior decision-makers\, our aim is to facilitate genuine deal-making during the event\, streamlining the process for you and placing you directly in front of potential buyers and sellers. It’s worth noting that 43% of our attendees last year were senior decision-makers\, with 23% comprising C-suite executives and Founders. Throughout the day\, there will be multiple themed gatherings on the exhibition floor\, while our evening networking parties prove to be a game-changer for those seeking to fortify their connections with clients and potential leads.\n\nMARKETS COVERED: Brazil\, Mexico\, Colombia\, Argentina\, Perú\, Venezuela\, Chile\, Ecuador\, Bolivia\, Dominican Republic\, Honduras\, Paraguay\, El Salvador\, Guatemala\, Nicaragua\, Costa Rica\, Panamá\, Uruguay\, Puerto Rico and more.
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/partnered-event-sbc-summit-latinoamerica-2024/
LOCATION:Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino\, 1 Seminole Way\, Hollywood\, FL\, 33314\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gambling Addiction: Trends in Treatment\, Public Health\, and Gambling
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the “Gambling Addiction: Trends in Treatment\, Public Health\, and Gambling” conference\, where we will delve into the latest advancements in gambling disorder treatment and public health strategies. \nWe are focusing on addressing disparities and promoting equity in care. Key presentations include “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Strategies for Meeting the Needs of People from Diverse Backgrounds with Diverse Addictions\,” “Understanding Dropout from Treatment for Problem and Disordered Gambling\,” “Treating Gambling Harms: Valuable Strategies for Engaging and Retaining our Clients\,” and “Panoramic Views: Self and Gambler in Helping Relationships.” \nThese sessions are designed to equip professionals with the tools and knowledge to better support individuals from all walks of life. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts and contribute to the ongoing efforts to make gambling addiction treatment more accessible and effective for everyone. \nSchedule\n\n8:00 – 9:00 a.m.: Registration & Continental Breakfast\n9:00-9:15 a.m.: Welcome and Opening Remarks\n9:15 – 11:30 a.m.: CBT for Addictions (with a break at 10:15 a.m.)\n11:30 – 12:45 p.m.: Lunch provided\n12:45 – 1:45 p.m.: Treating Gambling Harms\n1:45 – 2:45 p.m.: Understanding Dropout from Treatment\n2:45 – 3:00 p.m.: Refreshment break\n3:00 – 4:00 p.m.: Panoramic Views\n4:00 – 4:15 p.m.: Questions and Closing Remarks\n\nConference Presentations\nCBT for Addictions: Customizing Your Strategies to Meet the Needs of People from Diverse Backgrounds\nSpeaker: Dr. Bruce Liese\, University of Kansas Medical Center\nWorkshop: Active\, experiential two-hour workshop that will cover strategies for conceptualizing people with addictions.\nDescription: During this session\, Dr. Liese will present cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) concepts\, strategies\, and techniques for understanding and providing care to diverse people with diverse addictions. The concept of “Addiction” will be defined from various perspectives (e.g.\, social\, psychological\, medical\, and spiritual). Several cognitive-behavioral therapies (e.g.\, Behavioral Activation\, Contingency Management\, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy\, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy) will be described. The concept of “Recovery” will be discussed. Five specific processes common to all talk therapies will be presented (structure\, collaboration\, case conceptualization\, psychoeducation\, and standardized techniques). And finally\, participants will learn about specific cognitive processes (e.g.\, System 1 and System 2 thinking) that make it difficult for people to make significant life changes. \nPresentation: CBT for Addictions \nLearning objectives: \n\nProvide definitions of “Addiction” from at least two perspectives\nDescribe at least one similarity and difference between the various cognitive-behavioral therapies\nArticulate their own personal definition of “Recovery”\nList the five processes common to all talk therapies for addiction\nDistinguish between System 1 and System 2 thinking\n\nUnderstanding Dropout from Treatment for Problem and Disordered Gambling\nSpeaker: Dr. Rory Pfund\, University of Memphis\nDescription: Although psychological treatment reduces gambling behavior and gambling disorder symptoms\, a large proportion of individuals seeking treatment discontinue prematurely. This presentation will focus on reviewing research on discontinuation from treatment and discuss how to translate this research into useful knowledge for clinicians treating individuals with problem and disordered gambling. \nPresentation: Dropout from Treatment \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDistinguish between stigmatizing and nonstigmatizing terminology to describe individuals who discontinue treatment\nUnderstand when individuals are most likely to discontinue treatment\nIdentify the reasons that individuals decide to discontinue treatment\n\nTreating Gambling Harms: Valuable Strategies for Engaging and Retaining our Clients\nSpeaker: Dr. James Whelan\, University of Memphis\nDescription: The evidence supports that gambling specific treatment can reduce the symptoms\, gambling behavior and possibly enhance well-being. At the same time\, only 10-15% of individuals experiencing gambling harm seek treatment and 39% of treatment seekers discontinue treatment before a therapeutic dose. This webinar will review this evidence and the evidence for addressing treatment hesitancy and dropout. \nPresentation: Treating Gambling Harms \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the range of gambling harms intervention and the evidence for the effectiveness of each type of treatment.\nBe knowledgeable of the challenges related to treatment hesitancy and possible evidence-based efforts that might enhance treatment engagement.\nTo understand the likelihood of premature treatment discontinuation and possible ways of staying in treatment.\n\nPanoramic Views: Self and Gambler in Helping Relationships\nSpeaker: Cindy Anderson\, MSW\, LCSW\, ICGC-I\, Executive Director of Peopleworks-NM\nDescription: This workshop addresses a helping professional’s need for a panoramic view of the interiors and exteriors of a gambler’s life while not neglecting the impact of our own interiors/exteriors. This presentation provides an overview of issues to look for: comorbidities\, the shame and stigma associated with gambling disorder\, and need for assessment and intervention in multiple domains of a gambler’s life. As a helping professional\, willingness to converse about difficult subjects such as trauma\, shame\, sex\, cultural influences\, and money become critical. \nPresentation: Panoramic Views \nLearning Objectives: \n\nIdentify 3 potential comorbidities or associated conditions found in problem gambling.\nIdentify 3 domains of a gambler’s life that you should include in your assessment and possible interventions.\nIdentify your own biases and difficulty in helping problem gamblers.\n\nSpeakers\nBruce Liese\, PhD\nUniversity of Kansas Medical Center\nDr. Bruce Liese is a seasoned psychologist dedicated to practice\, research\, and education. With an impressive 35-year tenure as a Professor at the University of Kansas\, he has made indelible marks in the Departments of Family Medicine\, Psychiatry\, and Psychology. Dr. Liese’s research has predominantly revolved around the assessment and treatment of mental health issues\, with a keen focus on addictive behaviors\, spanning chemical and behavioral addictions. \nRory Pfund\, PhD\nUniversity of Memphis\nDr. Rory Pfund assumes the Clinic and Research Director role at the Tennessee Institute for Gambling Education & Research at the University of Memphis. His research primarily revolves around the evaluation and personalization of psychological treatments for gambling disorder and substance use disorders. As a licensed clinical psychologist\, Dr. Pfund brings much experience delivering cognitive-behavioral therapy and contingency management\, enriching behavioral health treatment. \nJames Whelan\, PhD\nUniversity of Memphis\nFor over 20 years\, Dr. James Whelan has served as the Executive Director of the Tennessee Institute for Gambling Education and Research (TIGER)\, a comprehensive institution encompassing a dedicated gambling research team and a network of outpatient clinics throughout the state. At the heart of TIGER’s mission lies a commitment to bridging the gap between the research lab and the treatment clinic. Over the years\, Dr. Whelan’s team has made invaluable contributions to the field\, particularly in gambling disorder prevention\, assessment\, and treatment. \nCindy Anderson\, MSW\, LCSW\, ICGC-I\nExecutive Director of People Works—NM\nWith a deep commitment to expanding access to mental wellness services\, Cindy believes all individuals can enhance their quality of life. She commenced her career focusing on children\, adolescents\, and their families and expanded her expertise to include the older adult population and the treatment of gamblers. Cindy’s extensive 38-year career in social work encompasses roles in counseling\, medical social work\, and administration. Her dedicated service to the geriatric mentally ill population earned her the 2009 NASW New Mexico Social Worker of the Year title. Further\, in 2013\, she was honored with the Zimmerman Community Service Award by the Rio Rancho Rotary Foundation\, recognizing her significant contributions to community service. \nContinuing Education Hours:\nAttendees will receive up to 5 continuing education hours. The ICRG will issue certificates of approval from the following organizations: NAADAC\, the Association for Addiction Professionals; The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); The American Psychological Association; Arizona affiliate of the National Association of Social Workers (approval has been sought). \nThis conference is a must-attend for healthcare providers involved in addiction treatment and public health. It offers them a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and strategies for treating gambling disorders. It also serves as a platform for networking with peers and leaders in the field. \nFor more information\, please contact Nicole Scott at nscott@icrg.org.
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/gambling-addiction-trends-in-treatment-public-health-and-gambling/
LOCATION:Desert Diamond Casino & Hotel 7350 S Nogales Hwy\, Tucson\, AZ 85756\, 7350 S Nogales Hwy\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85756\, United States
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SUMMARY:High Stakes: Addressing Problem Gambling and Mental Health on Campus
DESCRIPTION:This webinar has passed\, click on the event link to watch the recording! \nAbout the Webinar\nThe rapid rise of online sports betting has led to an increase in problematic gambling behaviors among college students. Many students engaging in these behaviors also experience co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. With gambling becoming more accessible than ever\, it is critical to understand the risks and be equipped to support students in need.\nJoin us for an insightful discussion on the current gambling landscape\, its impact on student well-being\, and how campus leaders can integrate problem gambling prevention into existing efforts. \nAttendees will earn 1 continuing education hour. \nLearning Objectives\nUnderstand federal\, state\, and campus policies contributing to problematic gambling behaviors among college students.\nExplore the intersections between gambling\, mental health\, suicidality\, and substance use.\nIdentify strategies for student affairs leaders to integrate problem gambling work into campus initiatives. \nFeatured Speakers \n \nDr. Jim Lange\nCoordinator of Alcohol and Other Drug Initiatives\, San Diego State University\nOver 20 years of expertise in campus prevention\nMore than 70 peer-reviewed publications and 180+ conference presentations\nLeadership roles in collegiate prevention and SAMHSA advisory boards \n \nDr. M. Dolores Cimini\nDirector\, Center for Behavioral Health Promotion & Applied Research\, University at Albany\, SUNY\n30+ years of experience leading behavioral health initiatives\n$15M+ in research funding from NIAAA\, NIDA\, SAMHSA & others\nDeveloper of the nationally recognized STEPS Alcohol Screening & Brief Intervention Program \nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn from top experts in the field and take actionable steps to address problem gambling on campus. \nFor questions\, contact Travis Sztainert at tsztainert@icrg.org
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/nkh/
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CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:Gambling Addiction: Trends in Treatment\, Public Health\, and Gambling Conference
DESCRIPTION:The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) and Sandia Resort & Casino will host a one-day conference\, Gambling Addiction: Trends in Treatment\, Public Health\, and Gambling. This event offers 6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and provides practical tools and research insights for addressing gambling addiction. \nA Dynamic Lineup of Speakers\nThe conference will feature renowned experts in addiction research and treatment: \nDr. Bruce Liese (University of Kansas Medical Center): Dr. Liese will present on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)\, focusing on strategies for diverse addictions and recovery approaches. \nLiese – Conference handout \nDr. Sarah Nelson (Cambridge Health Alliance & Harvard Medical School): Dr. Nelson will explore the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in gambling\, addressing its opportunities\, risks\, and limitations. \nSandia – Nelson AI Slides \nDr. Tonya Elliott (University of Louisiana Monroe): Dr. Elliott will explore culturally sensitive approaches to addiction treatment\, emphasizing Native American perspectives and traditional healing practices. \nHealing the Spirit \nDr. Joshua Grubbs (University of New Mexico): Dr. Grubbs will share findings from his longitudinal study on sports gambling\, focusing on its relationship with problem gambling behaviors and addiction over time. \nGrubbs Sports Gambling Over Time \nOpening Presentation \nKey Topics\nThe sessions are tailored to help professionals tackle current challenges in gambling addiction: \nCBT for Addictions: Learn how to adapt therapy techniques to meet diverse needs. \nAI and Gambling: Explore how AI shapes responsible gambling tools and interventions. \nCultural Healing: Discover ways to integrate cultural practices into addiction care. \nSports Gambling: Gain insights into legislative changes\, problem behaviors\, and long-term trends. \nSchedule\n8:00 AM – 8:45 AM: Registration & Continental Breakfast\n8:45 AM – 9:00 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks\n9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: CBT for Addictions\n11:00 AM – 11:15 AM: Break\n11:15 AM – 12:15 PM: What’s the Deal with AI and Gambling?\n12:15 PM – 1:15 PM: Lunch\n1:15 PM – 2:45 PM: Examining Sports Gambling\n2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Break\n3:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Healing the Spirit of Addiction\n4:30 PM – 4:45 PM: Closing Remarks\n4:45 PM: Conference Concludes \nContinuing Education Units (CEUs)\nThis conference provides attendees with 6 CEUs\, meeting the needs of professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills in addiction treatment and responsible gaming practices. Continuing education hours accepted by NAADAC and NBCC. We have applied to NASW-NM for continuing education approval. The ICRG is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The ICRG maintains responsibility for this program and its content. \nWhy Attend?\nWith the growing prevalence of gambling-related challenges\, this conference is a must-attend for clinicians\, regulators\, researchers\, and gaming professionals. Attendees will gain actionable insights into culturally sensitive care\, cutting-edge AI tools\, and prevention strategies tailored to today’s gambling landscape. \nRegister Today\nJoin us at Sandia Resort & Casino for this impactful event.  \nAbout the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG)\nThe ICRG is a global leader in gambling addiction research and education. Since 1996\, it has funded over $40 million in studies that inform public health policies\, treatment strategies\, and responsible gaming initiatives. \nAbout Sandia Resort & Casino\nSandia Resort & Casino is a premier entertainment destination dedicated to community well-being and responsible gaming practices.
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/gambling-addiction-trends-in-treatment-public-health-and-gambling-conference/
LOCATION:Sandia Resort & Casino\, 30 Rainbow Rd\, Albuquerque\, NM\, 87113\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brain Connections: New Tools about the Interplay Between Youth Gambling and Gaming Webinar
DESCRIPTION:About the Webinar \nVideo games are hugely popular among youth and emerging adults. Though fun and entertaining\, there are risks associated with excessive gaming and with the increasingly blurred lines between gambling and gaming. \nBrain Connections is a knowledge translation team that develops free\, accessible\, and engaging products related to the neurobiology of gambling disorder. In 2024\, based on popular demand\, Iris\, Deirdre\, and the Brain Connections team created brand new products on the interplay between youth gambling and gaming. \nIn this webinar\, you will learn about the latest Brain Connections products\, which include an animated video\, a clinical handout\, a BE Brief and a gaming primer. We will discuss how you can use these new resources in your work and answer questions you have about youth gambling and gaming neurobiology. \nAttendees will earn 1 continuing education hour. Agencies that have approved ICRG as a CE Provider include: \n\nThe International Center for Responsible Gaming is approved by NAADAC\, the Association for Addiction Professionals\, to offer continuing education (Provider # 100793).\nThe International Center for Responsible Gaming is approved by NBCC\, National Board of Certified Counselors\, as an Approved Continuing Education Provider\, ACEP No. 6474. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The ICRG is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.\nThe International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The ICRG maintains responsibility for this program and its content.\n\nLearning Objectives \n\n Increase your knowledge on the interplay between gambling and gaming.\n Learn about gambling and gaming harms related to youth and emerging adults.\n Consider how the Brain Connections tools can be used in your setting.\n\nFeatured Speakers \nDr. Iris M. Balodis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences at McMaster University. She is the Associate Director of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research\, the Associate Director of the Centre for Clinical Neuroscience as well as a faculty associate with the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Medicinal Cannabis Research and Director of the Integrated Neuroscience of Motivation and Change (IN-MaC) Laboratory. As one of the founding members of the Ontario Gambling Research Society (OGRS)\, she is working with colleagues across the province to advance the theory\, research and practice of problem gambling research. Her overall program of research covers different facets of reward and stress processing. Towards the goal of better understanding these processes\, Dr. Balodis applies brain imaging\, psychophysiological\, behavioural and other approaches across various populations. This includes individuals with substance-based disorders\, such as cannabis or alcohol use disorders\, and non-substance based disorders\, including gambling disorder. Most recently\, her research program is examining co-use of substances while gambling. \n \nDeirdre Querney\, is a Registered Social Worker and Certified Problem Gambling Counsellor with the City of Hamilton’s Alcohol\, Drug & Gambling Services in Ontario\, Canada. Deirdre has over 25 years of experience in providing outpatient addiction treatment services\, including individual and group therapy for gambling disorder. She also teaches in McMaster University’s Professional Addiction Studies Program\, where she shares her expertise in behavioral addictions. Deirdre has a passion for knowledge translation in this field\, and was awarded\, along with her project partner Dr. Iris Balodis\, the 2023 ICRG Scientific Achievement Award for their work on Brain Connections. \n  \nThis event has passed\, click on the event website link to view the recording. 
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/brain-connections-new-tools-about-the-interplay-between-youth-gambling-and-gaming-webinar/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
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SUMMARY:Sports Betting and Young Adults: Emerging Risks and Prevention Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nAbout the Webinar: \nSports betting among young adults is rapidly increasing in popularity\, but alongside its growth\, there are significant concerns about behavioral risks\, mental health\, and substance use. Join Dr. Scott Graupensperger as he presents recent findings from his groundbreaking research on sports betting behaviors. \nIn this webinar\, you will gain insights from bi-weekly longitudinal studies exploring how sports betting interacts with alcohol and cannabis use\, social norms\, and seasonal events. Dr. Graupensperger will discuss key risk periods such as March Madness and the fall football season\, and highlight prevention strategies that can be effectively timed to these peaks. \nAttendees will earn 1 continuing education hour. Agencies that have approved ICRG as a CE Provider include: \n\nThe International Center for Responsible Gaming is approved by NAADAC\, the Association for Addiction Professionals\, to offer continuing education (Provider # 100793).\nThe International Center for Responsible Gaming is approved by NBCC\, National Board of Certified Counselors\, as an Approved Continuing Education Provider\, ACEP No. 6474. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The ICRG is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.\nThe International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The ICRG maintains responsibility for this program and its content.\n\nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand the seasonal patterns and risks associated with sports betting.\nLearn about the interplay between sports betting and alcohol/cannabis use.\nIdentify effective timing and strategies for prevention interventions.\n\n  \nFeatured Speakers \nDr. Scott Graupensperger is an affiliate professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington\, and is an expert in prevention science and health psychology. His research examines addictive behaviors\, particularly sports betting\, and associated psychosocial and substance use risks among young adults. Dr. Graupensperger employs advanced longitudinal designs and statistical modeling to identify risk patterns and inform effective prevention strategies. \n  \nThis event has passed\, click on the website link to view the webinar recording!
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/sports-betting-and-young-adults-emerging-risks-and-prevention-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:26th Annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic
DESCRIPTION:NEW YEAR\, NEW COURSE\, SAME GREAT CAUSE ON WEDNESDAY\, APRIL 30 \nYou’re invited to the unforgettable greens of the Rio Secco Golf Club on Wednesday\, April 30th for the 26th Annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global. Gaming’s favorite golf experience includes exciting raffle prizes\, thrilling contests\, memorable moments\, and much more. Registration is on a first-come\, first-served basis\, so don’t wait and reserve your place today. Proceeds benefit the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) and their important research. \n  \nTHIS EVENT HAS PASSED
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/26th-annual-agem-aga-golf-classic/
LOCATION:Rio Secco Golf Club\, 2851 Grand Hills Drive\, Henderson\, NV\, 89052\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar - High Stakes\, Unequal Outcomes: Racial Disparities in Youth Gambling and Its Consequences
DESCRIPTION:  \nAbout the Webinar \nBlack youth and emerging adults are burdened with higher rates of heavy gambling and worse gambling related consequences in comparison to White Youth.  The increased availability\, social acceptability of gambling is a major public health concern\, particularly among Black youth who face disproportionate gambling related consequences. Factors such as neighborhood disadvantages\, adverse childhood experiences\, targeted marketing\, \, and substance use place Black youth at an increased risk. Black youth who gamble are faced with a disproportionate level of adverse consequences including loss of control\, financial problems\, illegal behaviors\, along with mental health and substance related consequences. \nThe current study used data from the Multi-Wave Missouri Family Study (MOFAM; N=1349)\, which was oversampled for Black families (n=806). MOFAM is a longitudinal high-risk family study designed to study the effects of paternal alcohol use disorder on development of offspring alcohol involvement and other outcomes.  We examined  of a sub-sample Black (55.6%) and White (44.4%) participants who completed the gambling questionnaire from study.  We conducted two studies that examined racial differences including 1) an examination of gambling and suicidal behaviors 2) temporal relationship of gambling onset and alcohol\, tobacco and cannabis initiation in adolescents and young adults. \nAttendees will earn 1 continuing education hour. Agencies that have approved ICRG as a CE Provider include: \n\nThe International Center for Responsible Gaming is approved by NAADAC\, the Association for Addiction Professionals\, to offer continuing education (Provider # 100793).\nThe International Center for Responsible Gaming is approved by NBCC\, National Board of Certified Counselors\, as an Approved Continuing Education Provider\, ACEP No. 6474. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The ICRG is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.\nThe International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The ICRG maintains responsibility for this program and its content.\n\nLearning Objectives \n\nCompare the prevalence in youth gambling behaviors among Black youth and White youth.\nUnderstand the impact of initiation gambling at an early age.\nDifferentiate gambling rated consequences among Black youth and White youth.\nDiscuss how to reduce gambling related harm among youth\, and identity future directions for intervention.\n\nFeatured Speakers \nDr. Manik Ahuja is an Assistant Professor in the College of Public Health\, Health Services Management and Policy. He completed his PhD in Public Health from the University of Connecticut\, and Post-doctoral training in Addictions from Washington University in St. Louis. His area of research focuses on substance use\, gambling\, and suicide related disparities among marginalized populations including\, race/ethnic minorities\, rural populations\, U.S. Military Veterans\, and other underserved groups. \nThis event has passed. To view the webinar recording\, please click on the website link. \nFor questions\, contact Travis Sztainert at tsztainert@icrg.org.
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/free-webinar-high-stakes-unequal-outcomes-racial-disparities-in-youth-gambling-and-its-consequences/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T140000
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SUMMARY:Level Up: Syncing Youth and Technology to Power Down Underage Gambling
DESCRIPTION:Free Webinar\nLevel Up: Syncing Youth and Technology to Power Down Underage Gambling\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern\nJuly 10\, 2025 \n\nAbout the Webinar \nAs betting options and funds become increasingly accessible in the digital world\, emerging adults and those who care about them can benefit from increased awareness of the potential for gambling-related harm. Leveraging the very technology used to access gambling products may make outreach and awareness efforts more effective. Engaging youth in creating and delivering awareness messaging has the potential to elevate the impact. The possibilities expand further if we sync those two together. This workshop will briefly emphasize the challenges posed by the rapidly evolving way that gambling products are accessed and will highlight some grassroots efforts to level the playing field for those who might be adversely affected. Get ready for an interactive experience showcasing the use of social media\, web-based educational/skill-building programs and virtual reality. \nAttendees will earn 1 continuing education hour. Agencies that have approved ICRG as a CE Provider include: \nThe International Center for Responsible Gaming is approved by NAADAC\, the Association for Addiction Professionals\, to offer continuing education (Provider # 100793).\nThe International Center for Responsible Gaming is approved by NBCC\, National Board of Certified Counselors\, as an Approved Continuing Education Provider\, ACEP No. 6474. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. The ICRG is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.\nThe International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The ICRG maintains responsibility for this program and its content. \nLearning Objectives \n1.  Attendees will be able to name 3 non-traditional ways that emerging adults are engaging in gambling behavior in the current landscape. \n2. Participants will be able to express the value of enlisting young people in the creation and delivery of awareness and outreach campaigns. \n3. Attendees will be able to list 3 resources for responsible gambling/gaming messaging/materials. \nFeatured Speakers \nElizabeth Thielen is a Senior Director at Nicasa Behavioral Health Services in Lake County\, Illinois with over 25 years in the addictions field. A Licensed Professional Counselor\, she is also one of about 70 certified gambling counselors in Illinois\, holding both a Problem and Compulsive Gambling Counselor certification and an International Certified Gambling Counselor-II credential. Elizabeth has extensive experience working with individuals impacted by addictive disorders\, providing treatment services in both outpatient and residential settings. She has taught “Advanced Counseling Skills” and “Impulse Control Disorders and Process Addictions” courses as an adjunct professor at the College of Lake County. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling\, serving terms as Secretary and as President for the group. Elizabeth co-chairs the Gambling Disorder Committee\, which makes recommendations to the Illinois Department of Human Services\, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery. Elizabeth is recognized as an engaging speaker on the subject of gambling disorder and prevention\, speaking at a number of state\, national and international conferences\, including: \n– Illinois Council on Problem Gambling Annual Conference\n– 1st Annual LatinX Conference on Problem Gambling\n– Missouri & Illinois Behavioral Health Conference\n– Northern Illinois Employee Assistance Professionals Association Annual Conference\n– Lake County Safety Conference\n– Crisis Intervention and First Responder Wellness Conference\n– International Center for Responsible Gambling Annual Conference\n– Summit on Female Leadership in Sport \nElizabeth is passionate about increasing awareness of gambling disorder in the community and among helping professionals. Recognizing that all sectors of the community are impacted by and can impact problem gambling\, Elizabeth collaborates with school systems\, the criminal justice system\, other social service agencies\, and the gambling industry towards common goals. \n  \nThis event has passed\, click on the event link to view the recording.
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/level-up-syncing-youth-and-technology-to-power-down-underage-gambling/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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SUMMARY:26th Annual Conference on Gambling and Addiction
DESCRIPTION:Details coming soon!
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/26th-annual-conference-on-gambling-and-addiction/
LOCATION:Venetian Expo & Convention Center\, 201 Sands Ave\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Treating Gambling Today
DESCRIPTION:Treating Gambling Today: Clinical Advances and Emerging Challenges\nJoin the ICRG and Sandia Resort & Casino for a FREE one-day conference! Earn up to 6 Continuing Education Units and gain vital insights and practical tools to address gambling-related harms.\n\nEvent Highlights\nSpeakers:\nRory Pfund\, PhD\nDr. Pfund will present the most up-to-date evidence on the treatment of gambling disorder\, and will summarize the existing evidence for both pharmacological and psychological treatment for gambling disorder and identify the specific psychological treatment methods for reducing gambling behavior and gambling disorder symptoms. \nNassim Tabri\, PhD\nDr. Tabri will examine financially focused self-concept in gambling\, a psychological factor in which self-definition and self-worth are closely tied to financial success. He will explore how a financially focused self-concept contributes to gambling problems\, and how it may inform more targeted and effective treatment approaches. \nLia Nower\, JD\, PhD\nDr. Nower will provide an overview of new gambling activities (e.g.\, sweepstakes\, trading\, video game mechanics)\, including considerations for identification\, treatment\, and prevention as well as implications for policy and regulation. \nNick McAfee\, PhD\nDr. McAfee will present findings from research with college students across the state of Mississippi as well as those referred for alcohol and drug-related violations at the University of Mississippi\, focusing on the intersection of sports gambling\, alcohol use\, and mental health among young adults. \nContinuing Education Units (CEUs)\nThis conference offers attendees up to 6 CEUs\, approved by the following organizations: \n\nNAADAC\, the Association for Addiction Professionals\nNational Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)\nAmerican Psychological Association (APA)\n\nWho Should Attend?\nClinicians\, regulators\, researchers\, gaming professionals\, and anyone working within the field of responsible gambling or treatment will benefit from this conference. Attendees will gain actionable insights into emerging trends\, practical treatment interventions\, policy implications\, and effective engagement strategies for individuals affected by gambling. \nRegister Today!\nJoin your colleagues at the Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque\, NM for this critical learning and networking opportunity.\nRegister today to secure your spot! \nQuestions?\nContact us here!
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/treating-gambling-today/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Group Psychotherapy for Gambling Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis presentation provides an in-depth overview of group psychotherapy for gambling disorder\, with a primary focus on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) group interventions. Participants will explore the theoretical foundations and evidence base supporting group treatment\, including comparisons between individual and group modalities and the mechanisms that make group therapy effective. The training addresses practical considerations for designing and facilitating CBT-based gambling groups\, including group structure\, logistics\, and common challenges. Core CBT skills commonly used in group settings—such as urge monitoring\, assertive communication\, mindfulness\, and cognitive restructuring—are reviewed with applied examples to support effective clinical implementation. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nTo be able to identify three characteristics of cognitive behavioral group therapy that are thought to underlie its therapeutic effects.\nTo be able to name three logistical considerations when designing a psychotherapy group for gambling disorder.\nTo be able to name and describe three cognitive behavioral skills that you can utilize in a group psychotherapy intervention for gambling disorder.\n\nRegister now! \nQuestions?\nContact us
URL:https://www.icrg.org/event/webinar-group-psychotherapy-for-gambling-disorder/
LOCATION:Online\, Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinars
ORGANIZER;CN="International Center for Responsible Gaming":MAILTO:nscott@icrg.org
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