Indiana Events
The State of Indiana, Family & Social Services Administration - Division of Mental & Addiction, funds a number of training events designed to increase the number of credentialed problem gambling counselors in Indiana. There is no charge to Indiana residents who attend these workshops. Individuals seeking to expand their knowledge of problem gambling are also welcome to attend if space is available. You can call (317) 232-7854 for information about such training opportunities.

Regional Events
In 2007 the Midcentral Alliance on Problem Gambling was established. This organization brings together organizations in eight states to work collectively on the issue of problem gambling. Each year in late September or early October, this organization hosts a two day conference on problem gambling. This event is the Midcental Conference on Problem Gambling. Members of the Alliance and other NCPG affiliates receive a reduced conference registration fee.

Member organizations include:

Illinois Council on Problem Gambling www.icpg.info

Indiana Council on Problem Gambling www.indianaproblemgambling.org

Indiana Division of Mental Health & Addiction

Indiana Prevention Resource Center www.drugs.indiana.edu/

Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling www.kycpg.org

Michigan Association on Problem Gambling.com www.michapg.com

Northstar Alliance on Problem Gambling.org (Minnesota) www.northstarproblemgambling.org

Ohio Council on Problem Gambling www.ohiocpg.org

West Virginia Council on Problem Gambling www.wvcpg.org

Wisconsin Council on Problem Gambling www.wi-problemgamblers.org

Other affiliates of the NCPG also hold events each year. Please follow the links below to these events.

Conferences and training events in other States
The National Council On Problem Gambling maintains a list of other training opportunities on its web site. http://ncpgambling.org/i4a/calendar/?pageid=3789&showTitle=1.

National Events
The National Council on Problem Gambling holds an annual conference in June. The location of this conference moves each year as different State affiliates of the NCPG host the conference. Details about this conference are available at: www.ncpgambling.org/i4a/calendar/?pageid=3757

Members of the NCPG receive a reduced conference registration fee. Joint ICPG/NCPG membership is available at a reduced cost. Please see the printable ICPG membership application located on this web site.

The National Center for Responsible Gaming, the Institute for Research on Gambling Disorders and the American Gaming Association (AGA) work together to develop programs that increase awareness about gambling disorders and promote responsible gaming. This organization holds a conference at Las Vegas each November. Details about this conference are available at: www.ncrg.org.