The NAADGS Podcast - Gambling Disorder Advocacy In Action
The National Association of Administrators for Disordered Gambling Services (NAADGS) was formed to support the development of services that will reduce the impact of problem gambling in the United States. This monthly podcast will support our mission by bringing guests on to discuss the most recent news, research, and topics from across the problem gambling landscape.
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The Story of Problem & Responsible Gambling Policy with Mary Drexler, MSW
03/31/2024
The Story of Problem & Responsible Gambling Policy with Mary Drexler, MSW
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
01/31/2024
Getting to Know the GRIT Act with Cole Wogoman
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
12/28/2023
2023 Year in Review
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
11/30/2023
Catch Up on Cutting Edge Gambling Research with Dr. Nathan Smith of Kindbridge Research Institute
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 credit card ban following government report SAMHSA as first result for anyone looking for help with a gambling addiction
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National Recovery Month, RGEM2023 & More with Jamie Salsburg
09/29/2023
National Recovery Month, RGEM2023 & More with Jamie Salsburg
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 of Social Work, Center for Gambling Studies iSpot Finds a Growing Number of Sportsbook Ads Airing on Non-Sports Programs GeoComply Sees 56% Increase in Transactions Over the First Weekend of the NFL Season SAMHSA National Recovery Month 2023
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Gambling Disorder and Our Armed Forces with Dave Yeager
08/31/2023
Gambling Disorder and Our Armed Forces with Dave Yeager
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
06/27/2023
Maximizing State Resources for Disordered Gambling Services with Linda Graves
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 services for problem gambling for the state of Washington. She worked for nine years for the Delaware Council on Gambling Problems, where she was Deputy Director, providing day-to-day supervision for all services provided through the Council, including public awareness, education, prevention, and treatment for problem gambling. She has provided training on a variety of topics, including writing and delivering webinar training. Linda has served as a member of the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board. She was the recipient of 2017 CA Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2017 NCPG Dr. Robert Custer Lifetime Achievement Award for Direct Service. Links to Articles Mentioned in the Episode
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North Carolina Innovation with Amanda Winters
05/31/2023
North Carolina Innovation with Amanda Winters
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
04/29/2023
The Massachusetts Model with Mark Vander Linden
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
03/30/2023
All Things #PGAM2023 with Keith Whyte
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 Update Kentucky Sports Betting Legislation Update Texas Sports Betting Legislation Update US Senator's Concern About the Gambling Industry Updates to AGA Responsible Marketing Code DC to Reallocate Problem Gambling Funding
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Will Responsible Gambling be "The Biggest Issue of 2023"?
02/28/2023
Will Responsible Gambling be "The Biggest Issue of 2023"?
Just two months into 2023 and we are already seeing significant shifts and changes in the gaming landscape across the United States. In this episode, Brianne helps you stay up-to-date on the ever-evolving industry and policy changes as we prepare for Problem Gambling Awareness Month! March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month Blumenthal Demands Sports-Betting Companies Clear Off College Campuses Tonko Introduces Legislation to Ban Predatory Sports Betting Advertising Responsible Gambling Has Become The Biggest Issue Of 2023
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2022 Year in Review: News & Noteworthy Stories Around Disordered Gambling Services in the USA
12/31/2022
2022 Year in Review: News & Noteworthy Stories Around Disordered Gambling Services in the USA
With 2022 wrapping up, Brianne looks back on the year that was in addressing problem gambling services as well as looks ahead to 2023 with predictions of what is to come. Links to Topics and Stories Mentioned in This Episode
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Why We Should "Gift Responsibly" with Youth Gambling Expert Dr. Jeffrey L. Derevensky
11/30/2022
Why We Should "Gift Responsibly" with Youth Gambling Expert Dr. Jeffrey L. Derevensky
With the holiday season in full swing, Brianne is joined by youth gambling expert Dr. Jeffrey L. Derevensky to discuss the dangers of buying lottery tickets for children. Dr. Derevensky's work was foundational in the creation of the National Council on Problem Gambling's "Gift Responsibly" campaign which raises awareness about the risks of youth gambling. About Dr. Jeffrey L. Derevensky You can learn more about our guest by viewing his as well as by visting . Top 5 Article Links The New York Times Articles
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Discussing Gambling Disorder & Comorbidities with Timothy Fong, M.D. for National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
10/28/2022
Discussing Gambling Disorder & Comorbidities with Timothy Fong, M.D. for National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW ABOUT OUR GUEST Timothy W. Fong MD Dr. Fong is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. Dr. Fong completed his undergraduate and medical school at Northwestern University in Chicago. He then came to UCLA and finished his residency in adult general psychiatry in 2002 and was the first accredited addiction psychiatry fellow at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute (2002-2004). Currently, he is the co-director of the UCLA Gambling Studies Program. The purpose of this program is to examine the underlying causes and course of problem and pathological gambling and to develop effective, evidence-based treatments. He is also the director of the UCLA Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, a ACGME-accredited training program that focused on providing leading edge training in addiction psychiatry.
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Key Learnings From New Jersey with Director David L. Rebuck
09/30/2022
Key Learnings From New Jersey with Director David L. Rebuck
David L. Rebuck was nominated by Governor Chris Christie on April 29, 2011 to be the Director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, the casino regulatory agency within the Department of Law and Public Safety. In this episode, Director Rebuck highlights the importance his office places on responsible gaming. He discusses key learnings, the value of the New Jersey research program, and upcoming initiatives. Links
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Celebrating Recovery Month with Stephen Matos, Recovery Support Specialists / ICGC II
09/30/2022
Celebrating Recovery Month with Stephen Matos, Recovery Support Specialists / ICGC II
September is National Recovery Month and we are excited to be joined by Stephen Matos, Recovery Support Specialists / ICGC II. Stephen shares the great work coming out of Connecticut, highlighted by the use of lived experience to address problem gambling in the community. Be sure to so you can keep up with future work coming out of Connecticut. You can also reach him directly via email:
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2021 NAADGS Problem Gambling Services Survey Results with Dr. Jeffrey J Marotta
07/26/2022
2021 NAADGS Problem Gambling Services Survey Results with Dr. Jeffrey J Marotta
Every three to five years, NAADGS gathers information about problem gambling services in the United States to help stakeholders better understand how services differ from state to state. In this inaugural episode, Brianne is joined by Dr. Jeffrey J. Marotta to discuss the latest findings from the 2021 NAADGS Problem Gambling Services Survey. Top 5 Links About Our Guest Our guest for this inaugural podcast is Jeffrey J. Marotta, PHD. Dr. Marotta is an internationally known problem gambling and responsible gaming expert and lead researcher for the Problem Gambling Services Survey. Dr. Marotta also serves as President and Senior Consultant with Problem Gambling Solutions, Inc. , Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors for Cascadia Whole Healthcare, Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Oregon Problem Gambling Council, and past Affiliate Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Marotta has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno and is a Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor - II. About Our Host Brianne Doura-Schawohl is founder of Doura-Schawohl Consulting LLC. She most recently served as Vice President of US Policy and Strategic Development for EPIC Risk Management, a global harm prevention consultancy, conducting work in over 24 countries. Prior to her role at EPIC, Brianne served as Legislative Director for the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). Her experience includes a decade of leadership in advocacy, public policy, government affairs, and communications. Doura-Schawohl’s practice spans a wide range of work with executive and legislative branch officials and private sector stakeholders at the international, federal, state, and local levels of government. She has a history of achievements in United States Congressional legislative work, including a diverse portfolio of complex problem gambling policy issues. This continues to be invaluable in her ability to make a difference on behalf of people with gambling problems around the world. Support NAADGS If you would like to support the vital efforts of NAADGS, please visit
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