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Problem Gambling Awareness Month 2023

Problem Gambling Awareness Month 2023

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo 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 […]

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Online Registration Now Open!!!

16th Annual Nevada State Conference on Problem Gambling March 23-24, 2023  –  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, […]

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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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“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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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)

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Recovery Rocks!!

As we near the end of Problem Gambling Awareness Month, let’s celebrate the benefits of recovery!  Problem gambling is treatable, and people can and do recover.  If you are one of the many people in Nevada (or anywhere!) who has benefited from help and support for problem gamblers and their families, TELL US YOUR STORY!  […]

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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 […]

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March 2016 is Problem Gambling Awareness Month!

The goal of this nationwide grassroots campaign is to educate the public and healthcare professionals about the warning signs of problem gambling and to promote help and hope through available treatment and support resources. This month also celebrates the many people in our communities who share their experience, strength and hope to help others experience […]

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