Every year the ICRG offers webinars on the latest research on gambling disorder and responsible gambling. Treatment providers can earn continuing education hours approved by various agencies. Best of all, the webinars are free—thanks to the generosity of the American Gaming Association and Global Gaming Expo! Next Webinar: June 27, 2023 2-3:30 p.m. Eastern […]
Brochure The ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction brochure contains a full schedule, information on registration and fees, a list of agencies that have approved the conference for continuing education hours or CLE's, a list of speakers, instructions for submitting poster abstracts and scholarship applications and our generous sponsors. 24th-ICRG-Conference-on-Gambling-and-Addiction PDF Brochure Schedule and Learning Objectives […]
Last week, ICRG hosted a Gambling Addiction Conference at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL, providing training for treatment providers. Grateful to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino for partnering with us! Conference Agenda 2023 Photo from left to right: Paul Pellizzari, Vice President, Global Social Responsibility at Hard Rock and […]
In video games, a loot box is a consumable virtual item which can be redeemed. Studies have shown a link between loot box engagement and gambling problems. However, the causal connections are unknown. Dr. Clark will report on his longitudinal research that traced the migration from video games to gambling.
SPEAKERS FOR SANDIA CONFERENCE 2024 Brain Connections: Start Talking with Clients about Gambling and the Brain Iris Balodis, PhD, McMaster University and Deirdre Querney, MSW, City of Hamilton's Alcohol, Drug & Gambling Services “Why do I keep gambling when it’s not fun anymore?” “Why do I feel like I need to gamble?” “How do […]
Early detection and intervention could make a big difference in helping people with gambling disorder, which often goes undiagnosed and untreated. However, there is low awareness about how or why to expand screening for Gambling Disorder. One U.S. national study from Harvard Medical School reported that although none of those who were identified as meeting lifetime diagnostic criteria for Gambling Disorder reported seeking treatment for those problems, about half were involved in behavioral treatment for other psychiatric problems. This tells us that expanding screening for Gambling Disorder could improve identification of gambling problems and increase the rate of treatment-seeking among people with this disorder.
Dr. Whelshula has worked extensively with Native American communities nationwide on local and national policy development, education and behavioral health. Her most recent work is the development of an integrative cultural healing model to address trauma, mental health, and substance use disorders for tribes. She is a citizen of the Arrow Lakes Nation of the Colville Indian Reservation in Washington state.
We are about one month away from registration for the 25th Annual AGEM & AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global! Join us at Shadow Creek Golf Course in North Las Vegas on Wednesday, May 8 to celebrate 25 years of this premiere industry event and raise money to benefit the International Center for Responsible […]
Responsible gambling (RG) algorithms appear to have become more complex and nuanced over time, with “AI” and “machine learning” serving as buzz words to signal their legitimacy. However, no matter how complex our models, they are only as valid as the data and outcomes upon which they are built and validated. This talk entreats the audience to return to basics and consider both the building blocks and pitfalls of RG algorithms. The talk will touch on the outcomes used to validate and evaluate these algorithms, how we distinguish involvement from risk for problems, potential algorithmic biases, and the proper use of algorithms within a larger RG system.
Identifying mechanisms of change in psychotherapeutic treatment models has significant implications for addictive disorders. Dr. Lee will discuss her research showing that Congruence Couple Therapy can have better outcomes than individual-based therapies for clients with gambling problems.
