The NAADGS Podcast - Gambling Disorder Advocacy In Action

Long received his Masters in Social Work from Simmons College and his Masters in Business Administrations from Fitchburg State University and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with clinical experience in community-based and acute settings with addiction, HIV/AIDS issues, and mental health. As a Program Manager with the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, he works collaborativel...

Links to Stories & Articles Mentioned 3 of the top 8 news headlines on the front of http://ESPN.com are related to betting scandals. (@DavidPurdum on X) Virginia program shows rare success in addressing problem gambling N.J. establishes responsible gaming task force to combat problem betting State Senator Addabbo's bill directing mobile sports tax revenue to gambling addiction services passes in A...

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 episode, Brianne is once again joined by Dr. Jeffrey J. Marotta to discuss the latest findings from the 2023 NAADGS Problem Gambling Services Survey. You can download a copy of the 2023 Survey Here. Links to Stories & Articles Menti...

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).  Th...

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. GRIT Act - National Council on Problem Gambling (gritact.com)...

In 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 Sp...

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....

Jamie Salsburg is the creator behind The After Gambling Podcast as well as the founder of Dyve Ltd , 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...

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 Purchase on Amazon Purchase on BarnesandNoble.com FALL IN: The Problem Gambling Podcast for Mi...

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 enforceme...

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. https://morethanagame.nc.gov/ Five Years Into Sports Betting Five years into sports betting legalization: Breaking down the numbers From PASPA To Present: An Oral History Of The U.S. Spo...

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. Massachusetts Research Agenda Massachusetts Commitment to Responsible Gaming AGA Responsible Marketing Code AGA Responsible Marketing Code for Sports Wagering...

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 Probl...

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 learn more and get the 2023 PGAM Toolkit Guide & Documents Blumenthal Dem...

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 NAADGS Website 2021 Survey of Problem Gambling Services in the United States The Massachusetts Gaming Commission: Asian CARES Research Report The New York Times — Casinos Targ...

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 le...

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Q&A: How Betr Plans to Change the Sports Betting Market https://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/ UNLV: US Military Problem Gambling 3.5 Times Higher Than General Public https://uclagamblingprogram.org/ https://freefromproblemgambling.com/ UPCOMING WEBINAR: The Impact of Sports Betting On California ABOUT OUR GUEST Timothy W. Fong MD Dr. Fong is an Associate Clinical Professo...

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 u...

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 connect with Stephen on LinkedIn so you can keep up with future work coming out of Connecticut. You can also reach h...

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. You can view the 2021 Survey Here. Top 5 Links US Sports...