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Problem Gambling Awareness Month 2022

Governor Steve Sisolak has proclaimed the month of March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Nevada! Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a grass-roots campaign conducted by the National Council on Problem Gambling and its 35 state affiliate Councils on Problem Gambling to raise awareness of the warning signs of problem gambling and the resources for […]

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New Member Welcome!

The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling welcomes Sega Sammy Creation USA as our newest contributing Bronze organizational member!  Your support is greatly appreciated! “Sega Sammy Creation USA Inc. believes that life is all about excitement, and we are proud of introducing creative products that bring fun and joy to our lives. But we, as a […]

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Online Registration Now Open!

Online Registration Now Open!

15th Annual Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling May 5-6, 2022 Suncoast Hotel, Las Vegas, NV Nevada professionals….Don’t miss this opportunity to earn 12 CEUs and learn about a critical community health issue in our state! Register now to join with your colleagues and peers who are concerned about prevention, education, treatment, research and public […]

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“Charitable” Gambling Is Still Gambling!

No matter who benefits financially, gambling is gambling, and should always, and only, be an ADULT activity.  A simple process to update Nevada’s charitable gaming laws and regulations has shined a spotlight on a glaring omission – there is no minimum age requirement on the books for participating in “charitable” lotteries and raffles. The Nevada […]

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2019 NV State Conference – Call for Presentations!

June 20-21, 2019 ~ Suncoast Hotel & Casino ~ Las Vegas, NV CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS! Submission Deadline: Feb. 18, 2019 We are pleased to announce plans are underway for our 13th Annual Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling!  This statewide event brings together diverse experts and stakeholders to address the impact of this significant community […]

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Aug. 6-10 is Responsible Gaming Education Week!

American Gaming Association launches 21st Annual Responsible Gaming Education Week! Responsible Gaming Education Week is a time when gaming companies showcase their responsible gaming programs and year-round dedication to promoting responsible gaming.  For AGA member companies, Responsible Gaming is not just a Priority – its a Pledge! Nevada gaming companies are significant stakeholders in our […]

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Thanks to Our Conference Superheroes!!

Look!  Up in the sky…it’s a bird…it’s a plane…it’s…..our CONFERENCE SUPERHEROES!!! The most generous sponsors, exceptional presenters, engaging attendees, and amazing staff and volunteers – these are the Superheroes of the successful 12th Annual Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling that took place at the Suncoast Hotel on May 3-4, 2018!   This two day  education […]

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Guest Editorial – Responsible Gaming

Know When to Stop Before You Start® By Caesars Entertainment – in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month Caesars Entertainment wants everyone who plays at its casinos to be there for the right reason – to simply have fun. For the past 25 years, Caesars has been committed to promoting responsible gaming and has provided […]

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2018 Governors Proclamation

March Proclaimed Nevada “Problem Gambling Awareness Month”

Governor Brian Sandoval has proclaimed the month of March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Nevada. Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a grass-roots campaign conducted by the National Council on Problem Gambling and its 35 state affiliate Councils on Problem Gambling to raise awareness of the warning signs of problem gambling and the resources for […]

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David Yeager Veteran

Heroes In Recovery

Meet David Yeager: A Veteran Recovering from Problem Gambling My first introduction to gambling was in 2001 during a deployment to Korea. The stress of Army life and the geographical separation from my family left me feeling depressed and constantly on edge, but when I was sitting in front of a slot machine nothing else […]

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