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.

National Awards

2024 NCPG National Awards

Each year, the National Council on Problem Gambling honors individuals and organizations from across the US and around the world for their work on problem gambling and responsible gambling. The nomination period is currently open and NCPG Members are invited to submit nominations.

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

June Helpline Modernization Forum

Join us for the Monthly National Problem Gambling Helpline Modernization Forum. At the top of the hour, NCPG Staff will give an update on the status of the National Problem Gambling Helpline Modernization Project activities and will then open the floor to questions and comments from the audience.

When

1:00 PM EDT
to 2:00 PM

Thursday
June 6, 2024

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

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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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NCPG receives no federal or dedicated state-level funding. We rely on funding from members and donors to advance our mission.

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