2023 Year in Review
The NAADGS Podcast - Gambling Disorder Advocacy In Action
Release Date: 12/28/2023
The Story of Problem & Responsible Gambling Policy with Mary Drexler, MSW
The NAADGS Podcast - Gambling Disorder Advocacy In Action
Mary Drexler, MSW, is the Program Director for the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, University of Maryland School of Medicine. Mary brings to her current role over 38 years in the social services field. Prior to joining The Center, Mary held the position of Responsible Gambling Program Coordinator for three (3) years for the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA). Links to Articles Mentioned
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Getting to Know the GRIT Act with Cole Wogoman
The NAADGS Podcast - Gambling Disorder Advocacy In Action
The GRIT Act would set aside half of the federal sports excise tax revenue to fund programs for gambling addiction prevention, treatment and research. In this episode, Cole Wogoman, Senior Manager, Government Relations and League Partnerships for NCPG joins us to highlight the importance of the GRIT Act as well as how we can support it. Top 5 Links
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2023 Year in Review
The NAADGS Podcast - Gambling Disorder Advocacy In Action
In this episode, we will look back and reflect on the biggest trends and stories of 2023 in problem gambling. 1. Federal Government Involvement 2. State Interest in Problem Gambling 3. Problem Gambling Education 4. NCAA + Gambling 5. Lived Experience
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Catch Up on Cutting Edge Gambling Research with Dr. Nathan Smith of Kindbridge Research Institute
The NAADGS Podcast - Gambling Disorder Advocacy In Action
Dr. Nathan D. Smith is the founding Executive Director of Kindbridge Research Institute, a nationally recognized scientist and science communicator, and a leader in the field of behavioral addiction research and theory. Dr. Smith holds a PhD in Psychiatric Epidemiology from the University of Florida, a master’s degree from Harvard University, and a bachelor’s degree from Azusa Pacific University. Kindbridge Research Institute G2E 2023 Brings More Than 25k to Las Vegas New support for NHS to treat gambling addiction New Gambling Prevention Course Offering Swedish regulator calls for...
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National Recovery Month, RGEM2023 & More with Jamie Salsburg
The NAADGS Podcast - Gambling Disorder Advocacy In Action
Jamie Salsburg is the creator behind as well as the founder of , a responsible gambling consultancy. With September being National Recovery Month as well as the American Gaming Association's Responsible Gaming Education Month, we thought it would be a perfect month to have Jamie share his journey of recovery from gambling addiction as well as his thoughts on how we might improve our responsible and problem gambling messaging. The gambling affordability budget calculator mentioned in the episode can be found at . Links to Articles American Gaming Association Rutgers University School...
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Gambling Disorder and Our Armed Forces with Dave Yeager
The NAADGS Podcast - Gambling Disorder Advocacy In Action
Dave Yeager is a U.S. Army Veteran and in recovery from a gambling addiction. Dave joins us to share his journey which has culminated in the writing of his brand new book. Be sure to check out his podcast and grab Fall In: A Veteran with a Gambling Addiction. Fall In: A Veteran with a Gambling Addiction FALL IN: The Problem Gambling Podcast for Military Service Members and Veterans Links to Articles Kentucky Age Limit Twitch Expands Gambling Ban ESPN Bet Ontario Advertising Ban US Armed Forces Veterans & Gambling Disorder
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Maximizing State Resources for Disordered Gambling Services with Linda Graves
The NAADGS Podcast - Gambling Disorder Advocacy In Action
Linda Graves is NAADGS Executive Director. Previous to becoming the Executive Director of APGSA in 2019 (now The National Association of Administrators for Disordered Gambling Services (NAADGS)), Linda was a contractor for the California Council on Problem Gambling, where she provided technical assistance through training, consultation, and outreach to tribal casinos, card rooms, and law enforcement agencies throughout the state of CA. Formerly, Linda was Problem Gambling Program Manager, Department of Behavioral Health and Recovery, where she developed and implemented prevention and treatment...
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North Carolina Innovation with Amanda Winters
The NAADGS Podcast - Gambling Disorder Advocacy In Action
Amanda Winters is Program Gambling Program Administrator for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Amanda shares the great work being done in North Carolina to address gambling-related harms. Five Years Into Sports Betting USA Sports Betting Integrity Extra RG Measures in Sweden
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The Massachusetts Model with Mark Vander Linden
The NAADGS Podcast - Gambling Disorder Advocacy In Action
Mark Vander Linden is the Director of Research and Responsible Gaming with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission. Mark shares insights into The Massachusetts Model and current happenings in the state as they recently launched sports wagering. AGA Responsible Marketing Code Kentucky Age Limit Sightline Payment Study Maryland Sports Wagering UK White Paper Australia Ban on Credit Cards Ontario Advertising
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All Things #PGAM2023 with Keith Whyte
The NAADGS Podcast - Gambling Disorder Advocacy In Action
Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) is a grassroots campaign that depends on the participation of NCPG state Affiliate, organizational and individual members, state health agencies, gambling companies, recovery groups and a wide range of healthcare organizations and providers. In this episode, we discuss #PGAM2023 happenings and more with Keith Whyte, Executive Director of NCPG. March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month! Sports Wagering Handle Surpasses $200B Georgia Sports Betting Legislation Update Vermont Sports Betting Legislation Update North Carolina Sports Betting Legislation...
info_outlineIn this episode, we will look back and reflect on the biggest trends and stories of 2023 in problem gambling.
1. Federal Government Involvement
- Tribal gaming could be set for online boost following BIA proposals
- Tonko Introduces Legislation to Ban Predatory Sports Betting Advertising
- Blumenthal Statement on Updates to the American Gambling Association's "Responsible Marketing Code"
- In Letter to Sports Leagues, Rep. Dina Titus Calls for Transparency on Sports Betting Policies
2. State Interest in Problem Gambling
- NCPG Pleased With Illinois Lawmakers’ Responsible Gambling Initiatives
- Beshear signs emergency Kentucky responsible gambling regulations
- Why Gov. Mike DeWine pushed for doubling taxes on Ohio’s sports gambling
- Pa. adults banned from casinos after leaving children in cars, hotel rooms alone
- Responsible Gaming Grants
3. Problem Gambling Education
- New Jersey Nearing Law Ordering Gambling Education at Universities Partnering With Sportsbooks
- Maryland college campus tries to get ahead of sports betting’s lure
4. NCAA + Gambling
- NCAA president Charlie Baker blasts "prop bets," citing risk to game integrity in college sports
- NCAA releases sports wagering survey data
- NCAA launches first sports wagering e-learning module
- NCAA to Lobby States for Stricter Sports Betting Rules
5. Lived Experience