The Edge:  

A Resource for Iowa's Problem Gambling Professionals 

   
2012 Edition, Volume 9  
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We hope you enjoy this volume of The Edge: A Resource for Iowa's Problem Gambling Professionals.  The Edge is a weekly media scan that is distributed from the Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center (ISAIC). IDPH's Office of Problem Gambling is working with ISAIC to provide the latest Problem Gambling news and research in a weekly email and provide relevant training information.  If you are aware of anything newsworthy in the Problem Gambling field, please continue to send them to Bob Kerksieck at IDPH or Emily Blomme at ISAIC.

 

Bob Kerksieck, IDPH
 Robert.Kerksieck@idph.iowa.gov
Emily Blomme, ISAIC Program Manager 


Noteworthy Articles


New Technologies Set to Fuel Growth of Global Gaming Industry, say Gamingclub.com  MALTA -- New technologies are set to fuel the growth of the global gaming industry, say Gamingclub.com. The online casino and online slots site reports that online gaming is now one of the fastest growing sectors of the gambling industry, accounting for approximately $30 billion of the estimated $1 trillion value of the global gambling market as a whole.

Taking the Mystery out of the Machine  It's America's favorite casino game and one of the most widely recognized symbols of commercial gaming. Yet most people know very little about slots. A close look at these machines reveals how they are made, how they operate and how they are regulated.

Iowa Online Poker Bill Passes Senate Committee  Reports out of Iowa on Thursday morning are confirming that a bill that would legalize and regulate online poker in the state has passed through a Senate subcommittee.

Report: Casinos generated $125B spending in 2010  (AP)  LAS VEGAS - A new report shows U.S. casinos and the industries that depend on them made a $125 billion economic splash in 2010 - the equivalent of 1 percent of the total U.S. gross domestic product.

Study finds large jackpots, not ads, drive lottery ticket sales  A report issued January 3 found a huge jackpot and the economy do more to entice people to buy a lottery ticket than creative marketing campaigns and a good cause for use of the revenue.
Upcoming Trainings and Materials 

 

ISAIC Training Calendar
Trainings around the state in the field of Behavioral Health, including national webinars and online training
Training: Science vs. Myth: Research on Internet Gambling
March 6, 2012 - 2-3 p.m. EST Dr. Sarah Nelson will address this question by reporting on the findings from a pioneering study of the actual wagering transactions of 40,000 online gamblers. Her latest findings reflect actual gambling behavior patterns, and the webinar will give participants a deeper look at the characteristics of people who have gambled online.  Click here to register

ESAS 2012 Webinar Brochure 
Essential Substance Abuse Skills:  A Guide for Professionals Webinar Series

12 Module Webinar Series:  11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. CT.  Details are included in the Webinar brochure above.     

Next Webinar is March 14, 2012 on Clinical Evaluation: Screening  byPeter Nathan, PhD Rapport and crisis management; Data gathering, screening instruments; Motivation; Pharmacological therapies; DSM-IV diagnosis; Initial action plan.  Registration Web Link:
    
    
SAVE THE DATE: 2012 Governor's Conference on Substance Abuse - April 3-4, 2012 -- This conference will include a problem gambling track for providers.

SAVE THE DATE:  MCPGSA 9th Annual Midwest Conference June 6-8, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri

Clinical Supervision for Problem Gambling Treatment Providers 

Supervision is available to professionals outside of NYS for a fee of $15 per session.  Please contact Michelle Hadden at mhadden@nyproblemgambling.org for more information.

 

Did you miss a NCRG Webinar?  You can view archived webinars here.

Interested in getting Certified?  Click to find information about Iowa Problem Gambling Certification  or National Problem Gambling Certification 

ISAIC Problem Gambling Resources and Links
Looking for information and resources about Problem Gambling?  ISAIC can link you to valuable information including publications!  Check it out!



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