This FREE event will focus on

• Pennsylvania gaming regulatory updates
• The scope of legal and illegal online gambling in Pennsylvania
• Social determinants of health related to problem gambling
• Risk factors among college students and student-athletes
• Inclusion of problem gambling resources in case management services
• 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
• Naomi Durand-Kabasela, MA, LCPC, LPC, ICGC-I, CCTP – Cornerstone Montgomery Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
• Daniel Trolaro, MS – Managing Director of Education and Responsible Play, IC360
• Gregory Krausz, MA, CAADC, LPC, PMAC, PECS – Director of Training & Education, CCGP

Workshops

“A Pennsylvania Regulatory Update”  –  Kevin O’Toole

“Unintended Consequences: Illegal and Unregulated Gambling Post Legalization”  – Gillian E. H. Russell, MSc 

“Gambling Disorder & the Influence of Social Determinants”  – Naomi Durand-Kabasela, MA, LCPC, LPC, ICGC-I, CCTP

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

“Filling the Gap: Integrating Case Management Services for Those with Gambling Disorder” –Gregory Krausz, MA, CAADC, LPC, PMAC, PECS

Sponsoring Partners

• Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
• The Pennsylvania Lottery
• Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
• Gambling 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.

Accomodations

Reservations can be made by calling the Hotel Reservations at 1-855-610-TREE (8733).  Attendees must identify themselves as being with the group, CCGP Statewide West Conference, at the time the reservation is made in order to receive the special group rate.  Deadline for sleeping room reservations is Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Parking

Onsite parking is available at no extra charge.

Exhibitors

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