How Did YOU Observe PGAM?
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Thank you to all Problem Gambling Awareness
Month participants! State affiliates, community
partners in health and the gaming industry,
advocates and other supporters across the
country observed PGAM in a variety of
successful, creative ways throughout the month of March. From conferences and
special events to state proclamations, media coverage, a National Twitter Chat and
other outreach -- congratulations to all for the great awareness- raising that you made
happen!
PGAM is a grassroots effort to educate the public and healthcare professionals about
the warning signs of problem gambling, and to promote the availability of help and hope
both locally and nationally.
A number of NCPG’s Board members came into town a day
early for the annual Board retreat in order to participate in our
annual Capitol Hill Advocacy Days, meeting and raising
awareness with Senators and Representatives about the
impact of gambling addiction in the U.S. Armed Forces. A
thorough study on this issue is underway as the result of our
advocacy efforts last year. (Photo: Left: NCPG Vice President
Marlene Warner, left, of the Massachusetts Council, meets
Senator Elizabeth Warren.)
Left: NCPG Vice President Marlene Warner, left, of the
Massachusetts Council, meets Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Executive Director Keith Whyte and board members also met
with staff for Senators Schumer, Gillibrand, Markey and Reed,
and with a number of House of Representatives leaders the following day.
We also publicly asked ESPN to acknowledge PGAM by including the national helpline
in President Obama’s annual NCAA bracket selection. ESPN declined but the effort
called attention to the fact that while the President selects his teams in good fun, “March
Madness” truly is the reality for millions of Americans who struggle with problem
gambling.
NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte also attended and spoke at meetings in
California, Rhode Island, St. Thomas, Maine, and Massachusetts during March and
early April.
We also conducted a post-PGAM survey this year. Respondents said:
--75% engaged in awareness raising activities;
--59% held presentations or trainings;
--56% conducted media outreach; and
--36% used Facebook and other social media to promote activities and share
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Comment [BR1]: Need to re-word this since
the research hasn’t been done yet; also I
think we should toot our own horn a little
about getting this approved and into action!
And is there more to say about state efforts?
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Comment [BR2]: Not sure that the meaning
comes across with this phrase
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information.
To see a sampling of photos, videos, conferences and events that occurred during
PGAM, visit the PGAM highlights page of the NCPG website here.
And please continue to send us your photos, videos, media clips and other information
about your activities during PGAM. We want to acknowledge your participation in the
increased activity this year and wshare them as useful guides and resources for those
planning for next year!
Members Vote
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The recent item on changes to the NCPG By-laws was voted on by Members and
passed with a 98% affirmative response.
Get the Early Bird Rate for the NCPG National Conference!
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Register today for the 30th National Conference on Problem
Gambling, July 15-16, 2016 in Tarrytown, New York. Early Bird
registration ends May 16!
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6 Plenary Sessions with Distinguished Speakers, including
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4 Tracks: Treatment, Prevention, Recovery & Community;
Responsible Gaming & Regulation
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the 4 board members.
Board Members Attend Capitol Hill Networking Event
NCPG Board members attended a gambling professionals
networking event on Capitol Hill on April 6. It was held at the
offices of The Porter Group and brought together
stakeholders from different facets of the gaming and problem
gambling fields. Pictured l – r are Judge Mark Farrell, NCPG
Secretary; Wiley Harwell, NCPG President; Jerry
Bauerkemper; and Robert Jacobson.
Follow Us and Spread the Word
Connect with us on social media: follow NCPG on Twitter,
Facebook and LinkedIn to stay informed of the latest problem
gambling and responsible gaming news -- and to raise awareness
your audiences. Use our hashtags #problemgambling and
#HavetheConvo.
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P. S. Just $12 funds one hour of National Problem Gambling Helpline services in
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more hours of Helpline services (call, text or chat) will help people start on the road to
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