This FREE event will focus on

 

• Pennsylvania gaming regulatory updates
• The scope and impact of online gambling in Pennsylvania
• Common co-morbidities that exist with gambling disorder
• The value of lived experience in raising awareness
• Risk factors among college students and student-athletes
• Available help and resources in Pennsylvania

Presenters

• Kevin F. O’Toole, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
• Gillian E. H. Russell, MSc – Assistant Research Professor, Penn State University
•  Carmella Jackson, MS, MBA, LPC, CAADC, ICOGS – CEO, WellUS, LLC
•  Greg Weber – Consultant, Epic Global Solutions
•  Daniel Trolaro, MS – Managing Director of Education and Responsible Play, IC360           

Workshops

 “A Pennsylvania Regulatory Update” – Kevin F. O’Toole

“Online Gambling in PA: An Update from the 2025 Report” – Gillian E. H. Russell, MSc

“Gambling Disorder & Common Comorbidities” – Carmella Jackson, MS, MBA, LPC, CAADC, ICOGS  

“Gambling Awareness & Education: Learning from Lived Experience” – Greg Weber 

“A Year in Review: Results from the PA Collegiate Gambling Education Program…Observations, Takeaways, & Next Steps” – Daniel Trolaro, MS

Sponsoring Partners

• Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
• The Pennsylvania Lottery
• Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
• Gaming Industry Members
• University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work
• International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC)

Continuing Education

Social Work

This program is offered for 6.0 hours of social work continuing education through co-sponsorship of the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work, a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school and, therefore, a PA pre-approved provider of social continuing education. These credit hours satisfy requirements for LSW/LCSW, LPC and LMFT biennial license renewal. For information on social work continuing education, please click HERE.

$15 fee for Continuing Education Credit for Social Work
(Approved by University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work)
Attendees must attend the entire event – partial CE’s will not be issued.

International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC)

This program has been approved for six (6.0) hours by the IPGGC.

There is no cost for IPGGC CE’s.
Attendees must attend the entire event – partial CE’s will not be issued.

Accommodations

To reserve, please contact the Radisson at (267) 520-6692.  Identify yourself as part of the “Council On Compulsive Gambling Room Block.”  You may also book online via the link HERE.
Group rate: $124.00 plus 11% tax per night (up to 2 adults)
This rate is valid for a standard room with a king sized bed or two double beds based on availability.  Reservations must be made by Thursday, February 12th to receive the group rate.

Parking

Onsite parking is available at no extra charge.

Exhibitors

Limited exhibiting space will be made available.
Please contact Josh Ercole at  josh@pacouncil.com for more information.