2025 Ohio Problem Gambling Conference

Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center

January 29-30, 2025

The 2025 Ohio Problem Gambling Conference will bring together national experts, state leaders, and local innovators in problem gambling prevention, intervention, treatment, recovery, research, administration, and responsible gambling. Those interested in prevention and treatment of gambling disorder should attend, as well as healthcare professionals who want to learn more about the convergence of risky behaviors such as gambling, substance use, mental health disorders, and health conditions across the lifespan. In addition, gambling operators and regulators interested in promoting responsible gambling and working with service providers in their communities should participate.

Conference Information

Conference Agenda

Ticketing & Registration

Hotel Information

Sponsorship & Exhibiting

Continuing Education Units

Registration & Tickets

Registration is open for the 2025 Ohio Problem Gambling Conference taking place at Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center on January 29-30, 2025.

Full Conference Two-Day Admission (Both January 29 and 30): $175

Single-Day Admission (Either January 29 or 30): $125


Click the button below to be taken to our registration page.



Questions about registration or invoicing can be directed to events@pgnohio.org.



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Hotel Information



Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center

100 Green Meadows Dr S

Lewis Center, OH 43035


The 2025 Ohio Problem Gambling Conference hotel block is currently full, however, limited rooms may still be available.


Please contact Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center for more information.


Book Your Stay

For updated information, you can reach Nationwide Hotel at

(614) 880-4300



Located on a 15-acre park-like setting just minutes from the city’s finest shopping, dining and entertainment, the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center is an inspiring oasis that offers every imaginable amenity in one place: a full-service Ohio convention center, a separate dining room with award-winning cuisine, a luxury hotel, charming pub, unique recreation and entertainment options, relaxing courtyards, poolside patios and service that is second to none.





 Open Call for Proposals

Conference workshops will be formatted as 90-minute interactive workshops to a live audience. The focus of the workshops is applying learned skills in a collective and collaborative environment. Breakout sessions will be selected based on their potential for impact to the field, merit to the science or practice, and interest to conference attendees.

Applications will be comprised of a few key elements:
  • Credentials & Bios for ALL presenters
  • Resumes for ALL presenters
  • Session Title
  • Session Abstract
  • Timed Agenda
  • 3-5 Learning Objectives


If you wish to submit multiple presentations, please submit each one individually.


Submissions can be completed through the Google Form below and must be done so by Tuesday, Oct. 29. Contact LeAnté Allgood with any questions at LAllgood@PGNOhio.org.

Submit a Proposal


The Ohio Problem Gambling Conference offers the opportunity for non-profit organizations and corporations to  directly market to a wide variety of professionals through sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. For more information, please click the appropriate link below.


Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, through funding by OhioMHAS and ORG (Ohio for Responsible Gambling), is providing up to 10 scholarships for those in recovery, or that have a family member in recovery, from gambling disorder to attend the 2025 Ohio Problem Gambling Conference.


Preference will be given based on: 

  • The date at which the application is received (the sooner the better)
  • Geographical diversity
  • Contribution to the recovery community
  • Availability of funds


 Qualifying Reimbursement Components May Include:

  • Conference Registration Fee
  • Mileage
  • Overnight Lodging (for individuals that live more than 45 miles from the conference location)
  • Non-conference meals (up to the GSA rate)


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Continuing Education Units

Problem Gambling Network of Ohio will issue certificates to the email address used in registration within 30 days of the end of the conference.


Certificates will be emailed with total contact hours including any qualifying domains. Certificates of attendance can be used as documentation to confirm CEUs for multiple licenses and certifications.

Problem Gambling Network of Ohio is an approved continuing education provider through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board, Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board, and the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization.

. Those licensed through the Ohio Board of Psychology will be required to sign in at the registration table to receive their certificate of attendance. For all other licenses and certifications, please consult with your representative licensure or certification board for the process of post program approval.

Learning Opportunities

Featuring 16 Breakout Sessions, 2 Keynote Speakers, and a State of the State; Discover emerging trends, the latest research, and how to have the greatest impact on your community

Networking & Resources

Network with 300+ counselors, prevention professionals, individuals in recovery, operators, regulators, and researchers from across Ohio; Learn about statewide and national resources 

Continuing Education

Attendees can receive up to 11.25 CEUs for prevention and/or treatment hours through the OCDP Board, CSWMFT Board, IGCCB, or Ohio Board of Psychology

The 2025 Ohio Problem Gambling is brought to you by Ohio for Responsible Gambling (ORG), consisting of the Ohio Casino Control Commission, Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services, and Ohio Lottery Commission.


This conference is coordinated by Problem Gambling Network of Ohio with support from members of the planning committee:

Scott Anderson, Jennifer Bierer, Amanda Blackford, Cory Brown, Susan Diamond, Stacey Frohnapfel-Hasson, Ed G., Jimmie Hicks III, Ken Holt, Milan Karna, Abdullah Mahmood, Colleen Oakes, Nabil Pervaiz, and Megan Poliquin.

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Recovery Scholarship

Problem Gambling Network of Ohio, through funding by OhioMHAS and ORG (Ohio for Responsible Gambling), is providing scholarships for those in recovery or that have a family member in recovery from gambling disorder to attend the 2024 Ohio Problem Gambling Conference.

  • Recovery Scholarships & Travel Reimbursement can be awarded up to $750.
  • Individuals will be reimbursed for real and actual expenses.
  • Scholarships are awarded based on the value you will get from attending the conference as well as how this opportunity will advance your contribution to your community.
  • Scholarship recipients are required to stay for the entire duration of the training opportunity.
  • Should the scholarship recipient fail to show up and Problem Gambling Network of Ohio incurs any expense as a result, the recipient is responsible for reimbursing Problem Gambling Network of Ohio for these expenses. An invoice will be sent to the address submitted with the application.
  • The scholarship application must be received within two weeks prior to the pre-conference.
  • Notification of scholarship acceptance will be sent via email.


The scholarship application is available here. For more information about the scholarships or the conference, contact Cecilia Burford at CBurford@PGNOhio.org.

Prevention Scholarship

The Ohio Coaching & Mentoring Network (OCAM), funded by OhioMHAS and administered by PreventionFIRST! to increase the capacity of Ohio’s prevention workforce, is providing 10 scholarships to the 2024 Ohio Problem Gambling Conference. Scholarships are available to prevention professionals with an OCPSA, OCPS, or an OCPC working in Ohio. For more information about the scholarships, contact Christi Valentini-Lackner at cvalentini-lackner@prevention-first.org.


The prevention scholarship now covers travel and lodging! After you have attended the conference, you will need to provide a copy of your hotel receipt and a google map for your travel to and from the conference and include your registration receipt.