The National Council on Problem Gambling is the only national nonprofit organization that seeks to minimize the economic and social costs associated with gambling addiction. NCPG is neutral on legalized gambling.

Conference

National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling

July 17 – 19, 2024   •   San Diego, CA

The National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling 2024 brings together world-class presenters to deliver powerful and insightful messages about problem gambling and responsible gambling.

Advocacy

Gambling addiction Recovery, Investment and Treatment (GRIT) Act

The GRIT Act (S.3579 & H.R.6928) would set aside a portion of the federal sports excise tax revenue to fund programs for gambling addiction prevention, treatment and research.

Upcoming Events

Ask an Expert: Carolyn Hawley, Virginia Council on Problem Gambling - 2023 NCPG People’s Choice Award Recipients

Learn how the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling, recipient of the 2023 People’s Choice Award for Affiliates, used their 2022 Annual Report to tell a compelling story about their work in a fast-changing environment – and how you can do the same. Annual reports are not easy, but they are important! Join Carolyn Hawley, President of the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling, and Jennifer Davis Walton, Director of Gambling Services for the Virginia Partnership on Gaming and Health, to learn some useful tips. And stay on afterward for members-only networking!

There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

When

1:00 PM EDT
to 2:00 PM

Tuesday
July 9, 2024

Agility Grants Fall 2024 Info Session

This 60-minute webinar will provide information on how to apply for Agility Grant funding. Geared for first-time applicants, the webinar is designed to help you to submit your best application possible. During the webinar, we will review the essentials of applying, including:

Strategic pillars & program principles Who can apply for Agility Grants Examples of eligible projects How to apply: An overview of the application platform Common application pitfalls and how to avoid them Tips to strengthen your project proposal Q & A

There are no CE’s available for this webinar.

When

1:00 PM EDT
to 2:00 PM

Thursday
July 11, 2024

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Public Awareness Resources

Public Awareness Resources

Resources to help NCPG partners and stakeholders raise awareness about problem gambling, strengthen advocacy efforts with data and widely promote the National Problem Gambling Helpline, 1-800-GAMBLER.

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