NCPG 24th National Conference on Problem Gambling (2010)
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State of the States: 2010 Survey of Publicly Funded Problem Gambling Services in the US
Program Code:
07-2
Date:
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time:
8:45 AM to 9:00 AM
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SPEAKER
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Tim Christensen is currently the Treatment Administrator for the Arizona Office of Problem Gambling. He is the current President of the Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators, and has served on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors for the National Council on Problem Gambling. Tim has provided consultation to numerous state governments on the development and implementation of publicly funded problem gambling programs. Tim earned his Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Nebraska – Omaha in which his primary focus of research dealt with problem gambling programs and public policy.
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Description
This presentation contains the most current information on the status of publicly funded programs addressing problem gambling services in the United States. Conducted by the Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators, this survey is the only one of its kind in the US and will provide participants with the most comprehensive information on the latest developments in State efforts to mitigate problem gambling. In addition to providing an up-to-date status report, policy implications will be discussed including service system strengths, gaps and areas targeted for improvement. Finally, the potential impact on States and non-governmental organizations of federal legislation currently introduced in Congress will be discussed.