The Edge:  

A Resource for Iowa's Problem Gambling Professionals 

  2012 Edition, Volume 14
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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


Number of Iowa Problem Gamblers Remains Low
National Problem Gambling Week is coming to an end, and the man in charge of Iowa's program to help problem gamblers says the state continues to have a small number of people who need its services.

Could Medication Cure Gambling Addiction?
Sometimes it's difficult to understand why some people can't control their addiction to gambling, while others can enter a casino and not feel any temptation to spend. Researchers in Japan recently looked at these personality differences by examining body chemistry.

The Effect of Recessions on Gambling Expenditures
This article examines the influence of the business cycle on expenditures of
three major types of legalized gambling activities: Casino gambling, lottery, and parimutuel
wagering.

Nebraska Gambling Measures Fizzle in Legislature
A push to loosen gambling restrictions has fizzled this year in the Legislature, despite claims that Nebraska could preserve jobs, generate much-needed revenue for counties and tap into the millions of dollars that are poured into South Dakota and Iowa casinos each year.

Online gambling appeals more to women than men, poll says
A new survey has found that online gambling appeals more to women and the young.

 
Upcoming Trainings and Materials 

 

ISAIC Training Calendar
Trainings around the state in the field of Behavioral Health, including national webinars and online training
 
  SAVE THE DATE:  MCPGSA 9th Annual Midwest Conference June 6-8, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri

SAVE THE DATE: 26th National Conference on Problem Gambling Prevention, Research, Recovery and Treatment   JULY 13 - 14, 2012  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN Brochure and Conference Information

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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