Problem Gambling Network of Ohio
Phone (614) 750-9899
Problem Gambling Network of Ohio
Phone (614) 750-9899

 

 

Agenda

 

The 18th Annual Ohio Problem Gambling conference will take place virtually Tuesdays and Thursdays in March in honor of Problem Gambling Awareness Month. Attendees will have opportunities to attend keynote and educational presentations from local and national experts, as well as participate in additional networking and engagement opportunities.

Click on each session title to view a description, objectives, and CEU information.

 

Week 1: Progress

 

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

10:30 AM Keynote
Presentation		 Get Off My Neck! Get On My Value!: Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Disordered Gambling Treatment and Wellness Dr. Deborah Haskins
12:15 PM Listening
Session		 The Ohio Model: Progress from Formation to Present

Ohio for Responsible Gambling (Ohio Department of Mental Health
& Addiction Services, Ohio Lottery Commission, and
Ohio Casino Control Commission)                                                                                       
1:00 PM Educational
Presentation		 Clinical or Gaming Operator Interventions: How to Effectively Use Harm Reduction Strategy of Self-Exclusion in Clinical Practice Jody Bechtold & Alyssa Wilson

 

Thursday, March 4, 2021

10:30 AM Educational
Presentation		 Engaging Lottery Retailers in Environmental Prevention Strategies to Improve Behavioral Health Outcomes           Tristyn Ball                                                                                                                   
12:00 PM Lunch Break    
1:00 PM Educational
Presentation		 Cryptocurrency and Online Gambling James Syphax
2:45 PM Networking &
Engagement		 Get to Know the Field  

 

Week 2: Collaborate

 

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

10:30 AM Keynote Presentation Moving from Solo and Silos to Stronger Together: The Importance of Cross-sector Collaboration in Our Problem Gambling Work Julie Hynes
12:15 PM Listening Session Responsible Gaming: A Complete Approach at Our Properties Penn National Gaming
1:00 PM Educational Presentation Ohio's Warm Transfer Project: Creation, Implementation and Evolution Michael Buzzelli, Ken Buzzelli, Nan Franks, Ken Holt, Katrina Holt, & Katie Shaw-Jones 

Thursday, March 11, 2021

10:30 AM Educational
Presentation		 Casino Gaming Compliance: What We Do for Protection of Patrons and Keeping the Employer on Track Robert Wamsley
12:00 PM Lunch Break    
1:00 PM Educational
Presentation		 Ways to Build Prevention with the Faith Sector Amanda Conn Starner                                                                                 
2:45 PM Networking &
Engagement		 Engage with Your Sector                                                                                         

 

Week 3: Innovate

 

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

10:30 AM

Keynote
Presentation

 Emerging Trends in Gambling and Sports Betting Dan Trolaro
12:15 PM Listening
Session		 Screening and Assessment throughout Ohio                                                         Scott Anderson, Stephanie Geer, & Steve Kapela    
1:00 PM Educational
Presentation		 The Effects of COVID-19 on Online Gambling in Adults Olu Oyedele, PhD

 

Thursday, March 18, 2021

10:30 AM Educational
Presentation		 Innovation in Prevention and Recovery Programs During COVID-19 Ashley Hartman, Lauren Munk, Nabil Pervaiz, & Claire Spada
12:00 PM Lunch Break    
1:00 PM Educational
Presentation		 INNOVATE YOUR OUTREACH – New Tactics & Social Media Strategies for Local Campaigns Alessandro Ciaffoncini & Beth Burson                                     
2:45 PM Networking &
Engagement		 Documentary Discussion: Gambling in Las Vegas  

 

Week 4: Support

 

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

10:30 AM Keynote
Presentation		 Mindful Self-Compassion in the Treatment of Gambling Disorder: Practices for our Clients and Ourselves Dr. Lori Rugle                                                                                                      
12:00 PM Listening
Session		 Gambling in the Military: Thoughts from Veterans Working in the Problem Gambling Field Nick Ramirez & Robert Wamsley
1:00 PM Educational
Presentation		 Using Technology to Disproportionately Scale Awareness for Problem Gambling Jamie Salsburg

 

Thursday, March 25, 2021

10:30
AM		 Educational
Presentation		 Roles of Recovery Advocates Bill McGovern & Jess Stewart
12:00
PM		 Lunch Break    
1:00
PM		 Personal
Testimony		 A Story of Recovery Ohio Lottery Commissioner Jonathan Hughes
1:15
PM		 Educational
Presentation		 Gambling and Families: Initiation, Impact, and Recovery                  

Nan Franks
2:45
PM		 Networking &
Engagement		 Get to Know PGNO PGNO Staff

 

What is a keynote presentation?

Keynote presentations will be delivered by national experts and establish the main theme for the week. These presentations will require attendee participation and will provide continuing education hours. Keynotes are 90 minutes.

What is a listening session?

Listening sessions will be delivered during Tuesday lunches. These sessions are supplemental to keynote and educational presentations and will not require attendee participation and do not provide continuing education hours. Listening sessions are 30-60 minutes.

What is an educational presentation?

Educational presentations will be delivered three times a week to support the theme established by the keynote presentations. Educational presentations will require attendee participation and will provide continuing education hours. Educational presentations are 90 minutes.

What is networking & engagement?

Networking & engagement is a designated time for attendees to discuss topics relevant to their work and connect with others across the continuum of care and in the gambling support service system. Networking & engagement is participatory, but will not provide continuing education hours. Networking & engagement are up to 45 minutes.

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Phone (614) 750-9899
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