The Edge:  

A Resource for Iowa's Problem Gambling Professionals 

  2012 Edition, Volume 17
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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

Illinois to become first state to allow online lottery sales
Illinois on March 24th became the first state to sell individual lottery tickets online. It won't be the last.

A new survey has found that online gambling appeals more to women and the young.

The survey was commissioned by The Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism at Richard Stockton College.

 

 The legislation would legalize online poker and bring it under state regulation.

Gambling has become a popular activity for people of many ages - and seniors are no exceptions. Like the rest of the population, most older adults can enjoy gambling as a form of recreation and social engagement. However, others may become problem gamblers.

 

Do impulsive kids make problem gamblers? 

This week, the WAGER reviews a longitudinal study that investigated how childhood impulsivity relates to gambling problems in adulthood.   

 

 
Upcoming Trainings and Materials 

 

ISAIC Training Calendar
Trainings around the state in the field of Behavioral Health, including national webinars and online training
 
 
 
Transitions: The War Back Home Brochure To equip non-military providers with an understanding of the military mind and how combat experiences affect the everyday lives of Veterans as they transition to civilian life.  Training is May 4, 2012.   Register Here!

Adverse Childhood Experiences Summit
A growing body of research has established the link between adverse childhood experiences and a host of health problems and risk behaviors in adulthood. Join us Monday, June 11, 2012 for the Iowa ACEs Summit to learn about these often overlooked root causes of adult disease and disability and innovative solutions for reversing Iowa's trends.   

Designing a Successful Problem Gambling Prevention Program Without Being Overwhelmed" Webinar Training    

Monday, May 21, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Central Time

Presented by: Jim Wuelfing.  Participants will log in from their own computer for a 90 minute web-based session.  Registration Fee: $10 each.  This webinar will look at key components of a prevention of problem gambling program including utilizing a strategic planning framework, including multiple strategies over multiple domains and incorporating best practices in prevention design.


MCPGSA 9th Annual Midwest Conference June 6-8, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri  2012 MCPGSA Schedule of Events  and   Information and Registration   

26th National Conference on Problem Gambling Prevention, Research, Recovery and Treatment   July 13-14, 2012 in 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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