The Edge:
A Resource for Iowa's Problem Gambling Professionals
2012 Edition, Volume 21 |
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Greetings!
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 |
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ISAIC Giveaway of Gambling Materials
ISAIC plans to give four agencies providing problem gambling services one copy of each of the curricula below to keep and use in their service area. Click on the links to find more information about each item. If you are interested, please email Emily Blomme. These items are also available for reservation and check-out through the ISAIC webage at www.drugfreeinfo.org .
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IGT views Facebook as a way to introduce casino games to a younger crowd
IGT acquired Seattle-based Double Down Interactive for $500 million. This week, the company launched their latest social game, called American Idol Slot, within Double Down's casino on Facebook. The American Idol game lets people spin the wheels featuring the faces of Season 11 contestants with host Ryan Seacrest looking over their shoulder. The free-to-play game allows you to win additional chips. Those who aren't as lucky can buy 75,000 for $1.
Casinos Slowly Coming Back From Recession Woes
The nation's commercial casinos continued their slow-but-steady comeback from the recession last year, with revenues up 3 percent nationwide and jobs holding nearly steady, according to a report released Wednesday.
Boyd pushes loyalty program into social gaming realm
Boyd Gaming Corporation has launched the next generation of B Connected Online, the Web-based home of the company's nationwide player loyalty program.
Top 5 Lessons Learned from Over a Decade of Social Marketing Campaigns
The Responsible Gambling Council has been creating large-scale awareness and social marketing programs for over a decade. From time to time we ask ourselves what we are learning from this mountain of experience. The reality is we have learned many lessons on many levels.
AGA releases 2012 State of the States Report
According to the newly released State of the States: The AGA Survey of Casino Entertainment, commercial casino gaming revenues rose for the second consecutive year in 2011, continuing the recovery that began in 2010. |
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Upcoming Trainings and Materials
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ISAIC Training CalendarTrainings around the state in the field of Behavioral Health, including national webinars and online training |
Primary Care/Behavioral Health Care Integration May 23, 2012, Noon - 1:00 p.m. CST. Presented by: Kathleen Reynolds, MSW Director, SAMHSA/HRSA Center for Integrated Health Solutions, Vice President, health Integration and Wellness PromotionNational Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare. Complete Listing of all Essential Substance Abuse Skills: A Guide for Professionals Trainings is Here! Recoveration Computer Training Thursday, May 24, 2012. In an effort to expand the use of this tool we are offering a 3-hour training on the use of Recoveration, an on-line resource used to improve communication during the treatment and recovery process. Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. OR Afternoon Session: 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Presented by: Josh Welsh & John Draper with Iowa Solutions. Register Here! South Dakota Alcohol & Drug Exam Review Training To assist individuals in obtaining knowledge that will help in preparation for the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC) Written Certification Exam and to provide a general overview of alcohol & drug education. Registration must be received prior to July 13, 2012, to avoid cancellation of this event. MCPGSA 9th Annual Midwest Conference June 6-8, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri 2012 MCPGSA Schedule of Events and Information and Registration Presentations and Workshops26th National Conference on Problem Gambling Prevention, Research, Recovery and Treatment July 13-14, 2012 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Brochure and Conference InformationClinical 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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Curious about ISAIC, the Substance Abuse and Problem Gambling Library and Information Center? Not sure what we provide? Click Here! Do you know how to reserve, order, or check-out items from ISAIC? Use this handy document for step-by-step instructions. ISAIC Search Help
Call us: Toll Free Helpline: 866-242-4111
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