Do you have a passion for advocacy with a drive to lead in the field of problem gambling? Well, Nevada may be the place for you! The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling is looking for an Executive Director with experience and knowledge to work with all stakeholders to generate awareness, promote education, and advocate for […]
The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling joins the efforts to encourage responsible gambling habits while raising awareness about the signs of problem gambling and providing help and resources for individuals who are experiencing gambling-related harms. For the majority of adults, gambling can be fun and entertaining, but there are risks involved. Play It Safe! Click […]
National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that addiction treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or addictive disorders, like gambling addiction, to live a healthy and rewarding life. Just as we celebrate health improvements made by those who are managing other health […]
Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), celebrated nationwide, focuses on raising awareness of problem gambling, promoting prevention, treatment, and recovery services, and encourages healthcare provider client screenings for problem gambling. This year’s theme, Every Story Matters, is a reminder that every narrative, battle and triumph related to problem gambling is significant. Just as every tale of […]
The GRIT Act, if passed, would provide the first ever federal funding stream to address problem gambling in the United States. It would return 50% of the funds collected from an excise tax already being levied on sports betting to the states through the Substance Use Block Grant process and also create a federally managed […]
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, […]
Have you sought help for gambling in any way? Please consider participating in this study. This research is being conducted by Dr. Michelle L. Malkin, faculty member at East Carolina University. The purpose of this research is to better understand the experiences around gambling that cause people to seek help and the potential gambling-related harms […]
International Translation Day, September 30, is an opportunity to acknowledge the work of language professionals and translators around the world. Translation plays an important role in bringing nations, cultures, and communities together maintaining an interconnected society. With hundreds of languages spoken in the United States and Nevada being ranked the third-most diverse state in the […]
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 […]
Diamond Organizational Member The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) welcomes the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, opening in December 2023, as our newest contributing Diamond organizational member! The NCPG appreciates Fontainebleau Las Vegas’s commitment to provide responsible gambling training for its employees, and its support for promoting problem gambling awareness and resources for help in Nevada […]
5552 S. Fort Apache Road, Ste 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148
Phone (702) 369-9740
Email:
info@nevadacouncil.org
24-Hour Problem Gambling Helpline:
1-800-GAMBLER
