National Council on Problem Gambling

📢 Deadline Extended! The deadline to submit a presentation proposal for the National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsibly Gambling has been extended to Friday, December 12th at 11:59 pm ET.  Submit your proposal before it’s too late: NCPGConference.org/CFP 

This year, a record-breaking number of participants have registered to be a part of the Gift Responsibly / Too Young to Bet Campaign, with over 230 participants signed on to help raise awareness about the risks of underage gambling. For the eighth consecutive year, 100% of eligible US and Canadian lotteries have registered for the campaign, ensuring that a responsible gifting message is present during the holiday season.  View the full list of participants here: https://lnkd.in/g7sbGfFV #GiftResponsibly #GRC #GiftResponsibly2025 #GRC2025   #TooYoungToBet #TYTB 

This #GivingTuesday, your support can help advance meaningful change at the federal level. When you donate to NCPG’s advocacy efforts, you directly strengthen our ability to educate policymakers, build bipartisan support, and ensure safeguards evolve to protect consumers as gambling expands. Your contribution helps elevate problem gambling as a public health priority and drives progress toward the first sustainable federal funding stream to address gambling-related harm. Make your Giving Tuesday donation today: https://lnkd.in/gYTDMhCY #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesday2025 #Advocacy 

Friday is the last day to submit a presentation proposal for the National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling 2026.  Learn more, review the selection criteria, and submit a proposal today at NCPGConference.org/CFP 

Tomorrow is the last day to register for the 2026 Gift Responsibly / Too Young to Bet Campaign and be included in the official press release.  Join over 200 lotteries, community organizations, and non-lottery operators from around the world to raise awareness of the risks of underage gambling. Register today: NCPGambling.org/Gift 

The deadline to register and be included in the 2025 Gift Responsibly / Too Young to Bet Campaign Press Release is November 26, 2025.    Learn more and register before next week’s deadline: NCPGambling.org/gift

Reminder: The call for 2026 conference presentations is now open.  Conference presenters receive numerous benefits, including:  🔹Complimentary conference registration for Lead Presenters   🔹Recognition as an expert in the field    🔹Continuing education credit, if applicable  🔹Networking and exposure to leaders in the field    Explore the presentation types and submit a conference presentation proposal at NCPGConference.org/CFP

Next week: A free-for-members webinar on the strategy of integrating Gambling Disorder into state-specific behavioral health systems.  Join NCPG on Tuesday, November 18th at 1:00 pm ET for an overview of Oregon Health Authority’s treatment initiative, lessons learned from implementation, and models for integrating Gambling Disorder into systems in other states. Register today: NCPGambling.org/Webinars 

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) Board of Directors is pleased to announce Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE as the organization’s next Executive Director, effective January 7, 2026. Maurer brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the fields of public health, policy, and nonprofit management. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/gfr4J35M 

📢 New in 2025: Too Young to Bet Participants in the Gift Responsibly Campaign can now use the #TooYoungToBet toolkit to raise awareness about youth gambling risks when a lottery product-based message may be less applicable. Ready to register as a participant? The registration deadline to be included in the 2025 press release is November 26, 2025.  Learn more: NCPGambling.org/Gift