Dear Community Partners and Friends, Happy New Year! I’ve just completed my first three months as Executive Director of the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling, and I wanted to reach out to introduce myself and thank each and every one of you for your past and continuing support of our critical mission of generating awareness, […]
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Nevada Council on Problem Gambling Provides Online Accessibility Support!!!
The team here at Nevada Council on Problem Gambling is thrilled to announce we now provide better accessibility and usability on our website! To ensure our staff and community can access problem gambling information and state-wide resources, everyone can now customize their online experience through a range of support tools. In an effort to provide […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Counseling And Recovery Ongoing Learning (CAROL) Scholarship Opportunities!!!
We are excited to announce the CAROL professional development scholarship opportunities for Nevada treatment providers, prevention specialists, peer/recovery coaches, and students! These scholarships were developed in a partnership between the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the Evergreen Council on Problem Gambling (ECPG) to encourage and support participation by Nevada professionals working in behavioral […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
2016 Survey of State Problem Gambling Services
The National Council on Problem Gambling has released its Executive Summary of the 2016 Survey of Problem Gambling Services in the United States. Although Nevada ranks 2nd in the nation for gambling revenue per adult resident, the survey shows our state ranks only 13th for per capita problem gambling service funding. The survey was led […]
Best Darned Conference – and Sponsors – EVER!!
Thank You to our Stupendous Sponsors! Can you tell we’re THRILLED? Who wouldn’t be? This year’s conference was the Best Ever and we just want to say THANKS to all 237 professionals who attended and to our wonderful sponsors whose support is the key to our SUCCESS! PLATINUM ($10,000) GOLD ($6,500) SILVER ($5,000) COPPER ($3,000)
2016-17 Prevention Grants Available!
2016 – 2017 Gambling Awareness Prevention Partnership (G.A.P.P.) Infusion Grants Now Available! For over 30 years, the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has worked with community stakeholders to provide programs and services that prevent or reduce the impact of problem gambling in Nevada. The 2016-2017 G.A.P.P. Infusion Grant Program provides financial and expert resources […]