Know When to Stop Before You Start® By Caesars Entertainment – in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month Caesars Entertainment wants everyone who plays at its casinos to be there for the right reason – to simply have fun. For the past 25 years, Caesars has been committed to promoting responsible gaming and has provided […]
March Proclaimed Nevada “Problem Gambling Awareness Month”
Governor Brian Sandoval has proclaimed the month of March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Nevada. Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a grass-roots campaign conducted by the National Council on Problem Gambling and its 35 state affiliate Councils on Problem Gambling to raise awareness of the warning signs of problem gambling and the resources for […]
Heroes In Recovery
Meet David Yeager: A Veteran Recovering from Problem Gambling My first introduction to gambling was in 2001 during a deployment to Korea. The stress of Army life and the geographical separation from my family left me feeling depressed and constantly on edge, but when I was sitting in front of a slot machine nothing else […]
2016 Survey of State Problem Gambling Services
The National Council on Problem Gambling has released its Executive Summary of the 2016 Survey of Problem Gambling Services in the United States. Although Nevada ranks 2nd in the nation for gambling revenue per adult resident, the survey shows our state ranks only 13th for per capita problem gambling service funding. The survey was led […]
Best Darned Conference – and Sponsors – EVER!!
Thank You to our Stupendous Sponsors! Can you tell we’re THRILLED? Who wouldn’t be? This year’s conference was the Best Ever and we just want to say THANKS to all 237 professionals who attended and to our wonderful sponsors whose support is the key to our SUCCESS! PLATINUM ($10,000) GOLD ($6,500) SILVER ($5,000) COPPER ($3,000)
Recovery Rocks!!
As we near the end of Problem Gambling Awareness Month, let’s celebrate the benefits of recovery! Problem gambling is treatable, and people can and do recover. If you are one of the many people in Nevada (or anywhere!) who has benefited from help and support for problem gamblers and their families, TELL US YOUR STORY! […]
Mayor Goodman Proclaims Problem Gambling Awareness Month in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is a 24 hour town for gambling entertainment and for most people that’s just what it is – entertainment. But for some, gambling can become a serious problem that continues long after the fun is gone. Let’s Have the Conversation! Visit our Programs & Resources page for helpful tools and join us in […]
Register Now! 2017 State Conference
Registration is now open!! CLICK HERE! This annual statewide event brings together diverse experts and stakeholders to address the impact of this significant community health issue on the people of Nevada. Our goal is to increase awareness, enhance professional knowledge and skills, and empower our communities to help reduce the impact of problem gambling through […]
2016-17 Prevention Grants Available!
2016 – 2017 Gambling Awareness Prevention Partnership (G.A.P.P.) Infusion Grants Now Available! For over 30 years, the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) has worked with community stakeholders to provide programs and services that prevent or reduce the impact of problem gambling in Nevada. The 2016-2017 G.A.P.P. Infusion Grant Program provides financial and expert resources […]
Walk in Memory – Walk for Hope 2016
The 10th Annual “Walk in Memory – Walk for Hope” community suicide prevention awareness walk will be taking place on Saturday, September 10, 2016, in fourteen different communities across the State of Nevada. The Nevada Council on Problem Gambling encourages everyone to come out to support this important community awareness event. As many as 1 […]
