Problem Gambling in the Digital Age: Tech, Triggers and Treatment
Learn about how technology can fuel gambling addiction, identify triggers, and explore treatment options at our event on May 16, 2025!
Date and time
Location
Wilmington/Christiana Hilton
100 Continental Drive Newark, DE 19713Refund Policy
Agenda
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcome / Announcements
Arlene Simon, Jeff Wasserman
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Clinician and Client Perspectives on Teletherapy for Gambling Addiction
Marc Richman, Hector Garcia, Voices of Lived Experience
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Morning Break
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Digital Thrills: The Intersection of Stock Trading, Crypto, and Sports Betting
Timothy Fong, MD
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
The Role of Social Media in Raising Awareness of Problem Gambling
Rob Minnick
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Youth Gambling and Gaming: Prevention Strategies in a Digital World
John Schmidt, Anita Costales
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Protecting Student Athletes: Sports Betting in the Digital Age
Greg Weber
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Afternoon Break
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
How Podcasts and Digital Tools Are Revolutionizing Problem Gambling Support
Brian Hatch, Sam DeMello
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
Inside the Circle: A Live Problem Gambling Support Group Experience
PGSG Members
About this event
- Event lasts 8 hours
Problem Gambling in the Digital Age: Tech, Triggers and Treatment
With the rapid rise of online gambling, mobile betting, and digital gaming, problem gambling has evolved into a complex public health challenge. Problem Gambling in the Digital Age: Tech, Triggers, and Treatment is a must-attend conference for clinicians, researchers, policymakers, advocates, and individuals directly affected by gambling addiction. This event brings together experts and those with lived experience to explore how technology has reshaped gambling behaviors, the challenges it presents, and the approaches being used to support individuals and families affected by gambling addiction.
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: This conference has been approved for Six (6.0) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the Delaware Certification Board (DCB). The Delaware Council on Gambling Problems is an Approved Provider of Continuing Education by the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC).
Frequently asked questions
This conference is designed for mental health professionals, researchers, social workers, policymakers, industry stakeholders, and individuals with lived experience in gambling addiction, including affected family members and peer supporters.
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we are excited to offer this year's conference at no cost to all attendees. However, a $15 fee applies for those requesting continuing education (CE) units. If you need CE credits, please select the appropriate option during registration.
Yes! A continental breakfast, buffet lunch, and light refreshments will be provided throughout the conference.
Yes, tickets will be limited. Since this is a free conference, we anticipate high demand and expect it to reach capacity. We encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your spot. Once tickets are sold out, a waitlist may be available.
Yes! Attendees will have opportunities to network throughout the conference, including during registration and breakfast, the buffet lunch, and two scheduled breaks. Additionally, there will be exhibitors on-site, providing a great chance to connect with organizations and professionals in the field.
If you’re interested in sponsoring, exhibiting, or supporting the event, please contact JoinUs@dcgp.org.
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The mission of the DCGP is to raise public awareness that problem gambling disorders are treatable and to facilitate the development of a network of services for problem gamblers and their families.