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 collaboratively with casino operators and other stakeholders on a range of casino and community-based initiatives to build a sustainable and socially responsible industry in the state.

To connect with Long, you can reach him at: [email protected]

Links to Topics Discussed This Month

US Betting Report: More media and regulatory scrutiny on the horizon

Legalized Gambling Increases Irresponsible Betting Behavior, Especially Among Low-Income Populations

Sports wagering, minimum wage hike headed for November vote in Missouri

Nebraska sports betting bill dead for the year

Contessa Brewer on X...

David Payne Purdum on X...

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 Albany

Kindbridge Research Institute Announces Formation of Military Gambling Awareness Committee

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 Mentioned

April is Mental Health Awareness Month

Alabama lawmakers fail to approve state's controversial gaming legislation

New Jersey Surpasses $50 Billion In Sports Betting Handle

NC legislators want to protect student-athletes from online betting harassment

NCAA counted 2K instances of bettor harassment during March Madness

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).

The Maryland Center for Excellence on Problem Gambling

https://helpmygamblingproblem.org/

Links to Articles Mentioned

Congressman Paul D. Tonko's SAFE Bet Act

Ahead of March Madness, Blumenthal Demands Sports Betting Companies Stop Targeting Problem Gamblers

New Jersey Attorney General and NJDGE Launch $300K Responsible Gaming Initiative

Pennsylvania Senator Proposes Bill to Ban Credit Card Use for Online Gambling Amid Rising Debt Concerns

Sports betting won't be legal in Georgia after lawmakers couldn't agree on how to spend taxes

Changes to Minnesota's highly anticipated sports gambling bill would prohibit in-game bets

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)

Salinas, Blumenthal Introduce Bicameral Bill to Combat Gambling Addiction, Promote Treatment | Representative Andrea Salinas (house.gov)

Top 5 Links

FY2024 NDAA Bill Report (senate.gov)

Campaign for Fairer Gambling Hails New Study of Problem Gambling in Military | Campaign for Fairer Gambling

NCLGS to Craft Model iGaming Legislation for States Considering Gambling Expansion

Georgia Senate votes yes on sports betting bill. But one major change could make it harder to pass (yahoo.com)

Two Missouri Sports Betting Bills Filed In Legislature (sbcamericas.com)

New Oklahoma sports betting bill faces pushback over lack of exclusive tribal gaming rights - Oklahoma Voice

Will Sports Betting Become Hawaii's First Foray into Legalized Gambling?

New Oklahoma sports betting bill faces pushback over lack of exclusive tribal gaming rights - Oklahoma Voice

Ohio providing $150K to combat harassment of college athletes by sports bettors

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 Sports Leagues, Rep. Dina Titus Calls for Transparency on Sports Betting Policies

2. State Interest in Problem Gambling

• NCPG Pleased With Illinois Lawmakers' Responsible Gambling Initiatives
• Beshear signs emergency Kentucky responsible gambling regulations
• Why Gov. Mike DeWine pushed for doubling taxes on Ohio's sports gambling
• Pa. adults banned from casinos after leaving children in cars, hotel rooms alone
• Responsible Gaming Grants

3. Problem Gambling Education

• New Jersey Nearing Law Ordering Gambling Education at Universities Partnering With Sportsbooks
• Maryland college campus tries to get ahead of sports betting's lure

4. NCAA + Gambling

• NCAA president Charlie Baker blasts "prop bets," citing risk to game integrity in college sports
• NCAA releases sports wagering survey data
• NCAA launches first sports wagering e-learning module
• NCAA to Lobby States for Stricter Sports Betting Rules

5. Lived Experience

• Phil Mickelson says he is 'in recovery' after claim he gambled more than $1bn

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

https://kindbridgeinstitute.org/

G2E 2023 Brings More Than 25k to Las Vegas

https://www.globalgamingexpo.com/en-us/media/press-releases/g2e-2023-brings-more-than-25000-global-gaming-professionals-to-las-vegas.html

New support for NHS to treat gambling addiction

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-support-for-nhs-to-treat-gambling-addiction

New Gambling Prevention Course Offering

https://cahs.uc.edu/about/departments-schools/school-of-social-work/initiatives/gambling/research-teaching.html

Swedish regulator calls for credit card ban following government report

https://igamingbusiness.com/legal-compliance/legal/swedish-regulator-calls-for-credit-card-ban-following-government-report/

SAMHSA as first result for anyone looking for help with a gambling addiction

https://x.com/1800GamblerWV/status/1730238822854640057?s=20

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 we might improve our responsible and problem gambling messaging.

The gambling affordability budget calculator mentioned in the episode can be found at beforegambling.com.

Links to Articles

American Gaming Association

• Consumer Trends in Responsible Gaming Awareness

Rutgers University School of Social Work, Center for Gambling Studies

• The Prevalence of Online and Land-Based Gambling in New Jersey

iSpot Finds a Growing Number of Sportsbook Ads Airing on Non-Sports Programs

• More Sportsbook Ads Are Running In Non-Sports Programming

GeoComply Sees 56% Increase in Transactions Over the First Weekend of the NFL Season

• Online bets on NFL games surged in Week 1 as legal sports betting continues to grow

SAMHSA National Recovery Month 2023

• https://www.samhsa.gov/recovery-month

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 Military Service Members and Veterans

• Listen on Spotify

Links to Articles

Kentucky Age Limit

• FanDuel Sportsbook Says It Will Only Offer 21+ Betting In Kentucky
• Ohio casino regulator blasts Kentucky's sports-betting law
• Responsible Gaming Expert Defends 18+ Limit For Kentucky Sportsbooks

Twitch Expands Gambling Ban

• Twitch expands its ban on gambling livestreams. It also says viewership of the content is down 75%

ESPN Bet

• ESPN to Launch ESPN BET in a New Agreement with PENN Entertainment

Ontario Advertising Ban

• AGCO Bans Athletes From Ontario Online Casino Advertising
• Ontario banning online gambling commercials featuring athletes and celebrities

US Armed Forces Veterans & Gambling Disorder

• Comorbid psychiatric diagnoses and gaming preferences in US armed forces veterans receiving inpatient treatment for gambling disorder

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

Vermont legalizes online sports betting, joining nearly three dozen other states

North Carolina Governor Signs Sports, Horse Racing Betting Law; Wagering Could Begin in Early 2024

Meeting on Kentucky sports betting regulations slated for early July

AG Platkin, Division of Gaming Enforcement Announce Two New Tools to Help Problem Gamblers

New Jersey Bill Could Make Compulsive Gambling Treatment Mandatory for Underage Gamblers

As Louisiana moves to ban universities promoting sports betting, LSU deal with Caesars ends

PA Regulator: 20,000 Have Join Casino Self-Exclusion Program

IN LETTER TO SPORTS LEAGUES, REP. DINA TITUS CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY ON SPORTS BETTING POLICIES