Lackawanna Problem Gambling Webinar – Gambling Myths

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Time

February 7, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm(GMT-05:00)

Event Details

A FREE webinar offered by Lackawanna / Susquehanna Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs

Lackawanna County Problem Gambling Webinar:
Gambling Myths & Informed Decision Making

This program will explore and debunk common myths surrounding gambling. Participants will learn to identify and critically evaluate illusions often associated with gambling activities, such as the “gambler’s fallacy,” the “hot hand,” and the belief in “luck.”

The goal of the webinar will be to provide individuals with a better understanding of the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to identify the importance of making informed decisions about gambling and to better understand the true nature of risk and probability.

 

Presenter:

  • Josh Ercole, Executive Director, CCGP

Learning Objectives 

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will:

  • Become familiar with gambling and gambling disorder
  • Identify and understand common gambling myths
  • Analyze the impact of these myths on gambling behaviors
  • Identify ways to make informed decisions about gambling participation
  • Have awareness of available local resources

Continuing Education

This live program has been approved by the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC) – attendees who complete the live webinar will be eligible to receive 1.0 hours of credit

Cost for IPGGC CEs – No Cost

Please note – CE’s will only be awarded to those attendees who participate in the complete program – no partial CE’s will be awarded. CE’s apply to live program only – CE’s will not be made available to anyone viewing a recording of the program. CE’s will only be awarded to those who log register and log in to the zoom event using their names on a computer/tablet – phone numbers will not be recognized. CE’s will not be awarded for duplicate programs.

Register

For more information, or to register for this webinar, please click HERE 

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