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2007

November 12, 2007
NEW NCRG PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTS LATEST RESEARCH ON RECOVERY FROM GAMBLING DISORDERS
Series Seeks to Bring Gambling Research Directly into Hands of Wider Audience

November 8, 2007
Harvard Scientist Howard Shaffer Recognized for Exceptional Contibutions to Research on Gambling Disorders

September 26, 2007
New Funding Commitments to NCRG Top $7.6 Million
Gaming Industry Support Will Enable Continued Research and Education on Gambling Disorders

May 16, 2007
8th ANNUAL NCRG CONFERENCE TO EXAMINE CONVENTIONAL WISDOM ABOUT GAMBLING DISORDERS AND RECOVERY
World Renowned Researchers to Present Latest Findings; Conference to Coincide with Global Gaming Expo

2006

November 2, 2006
Scientists Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to Research on Gambling Disorders
Senior Investigator’s Study Shows Promise for Treating Gambling Disorders with Naltrexone, a Drug Commonly Used for Treating Alcohol Disorders

November 1, 2006
View the NCRG 7th Annual Conference Blog

September 6, 2006
$1 Million in Research Grants Awarded to Study Gambling Disorders
Survey of College Gambling Habits One of Eight New Projects Taking Diverse Approaches to Scientific Exploration of the Issue

May 25, 2006
7th Annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction Shifts Dates to Coincide with Global Gaming Expo
Conference to Explore Challenges of Translating Research into Best Practices

2005

October 24, 2005
Sen. George McGovern to Keynote 6th Annual NCRG Conference
Sessions to Focus on Effective Public Health Approaches to Disordered Gambling

October 18, 2005
Youth Gambling Researcher to be Honored for Pioneering Contributions to the Field

July 13, 2005
Nominations Now Open for 2005 NCRG Scientific Achievement Awards
Outstanding Contributions in Gambling Research To Be Recognized

February 7, 2005
NCRG ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS, ESTABLISHES ADVISORY COUNCIL
Gaming Executive, Native American Expert and Former Lottery Professional Among New Directors

2004

December 3, 2004
5th Annual Conference Web Log
Session summaries available

November 30, 2004
NCRG to Provide Media with Daily Online Report from Conference on Gambling and Addiction

November 23, 2004
Experts Will Convene to Examine New Model for Explaining Addiction, Implications for Treatment and Responsible Gaming
Conference Will Evaluate International Approaches to Responsible Gaming

November 22, 2004
Scientists Recognized for Exceptional Contributions to Research on Gambling Disorders
NCRG Scientific Achievement Awards Honor Young Investigator, Co-Author of Science-Based Framework for Responsible Gaming

October 20, 2004
5th Annual NCRG Conference To Examine Disordered Gambling, Potential Relationship Among All Addictions
Sessions Will Focus on Practical Applications of Latest Addictions Research; 3rd Annual Scientific Achievement Awards Will Honor Outstanding Contributions in Disordered Gambling Research

October 7, 2004
Early Report on Gambling Disorder Study Holds Promise for Public Health Planners
Self-Exclusion Rolls May Hold Key to More Effectively Targeting Resources

April 14, 2004
HARVARD SURVEY SHOWS RATE OF COLLEGE GAMBLING LOWER THAN PREVIOUS ESTIMATES
Results Suggest Possibility of Fewer Gambling Problems Among Students

2003

November 20, 2003
Media Briefing to Detail Impact of NCRG on Gambling Research

November 17, 2003
Scientists Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Disordered Gambling Research
NCRG Scientific Achievement Awards Recognize Gambling Studies Pioneer, Young Investigators

October 15, 2003
Institute To Play Role In Landmark Analysis Of Problem Gambling Program
Study of Missouri Self-exclusion Program to be Conducted by Harvard Medical School’s Division on Addictions

October 14, 2003
NCRG Reaches Funding Milestone: Surpasses $12 Million In Total Funding
New Commitments From 11 Gaming Companies to Help Finance New Initiative

July 9, 2003
NCRG Annual Conference Expands in Size and Scope
Conference Add New Programs: 2nd Annual Scientific Achievement Awards Will Honor Oustanding Contributions in Disordered Gambling Research

2002

December 18, 2002
Former U.S. Congressman Dennis Eckart Named Chairman of NCRG
Announcement Follows Record-Setting NCRG Conference

December 13, 2002
Scientists Honored for Outstanding Contributions to Pathological Gambling Research
NCRG Scientific Achievement Awards Recognize Young Investigator, Treatment Legend

June 17, 2002
JCM/AGA Fund-raiser Pushes Gaming Contributions for Pathological Gambling Research to $7.4 Million
NCRG also Announces “Call for Nominations” for Scientific Achievement Awards Program

May 8, 2002
NCRG-Funded Study Assesses Trends in Youth Gambling Behavior
Findings Highlight Importance of Monitoring Gambling Behaviors as Young People Mature

2001

December 17, 2001
New Awards Program to Recognize Achievements in Pathological Gambling Research
National Center for Responsible Gaming Will Honor Scientific Excellence in Emerging Field

October 19, 2001
National Center for Responsible Gaming Appoints New Board Members

October 19, 2001
National Center for Responsible Gaming Receives New Financial Commitment from Station Casinos
Sandia Casino, Pueblo of Sandia Also Make Contribution

October 18, 2001
AGA Awards Dinner Raises More Than $175,000 for Problem Gambling Research: Funds to Benefit National Center for Responsible Gaming

June 4, 2001
Gaming Companies Raise Money to Support Problem and Youth Gambling Research

June 1, 2001
Research on Gambling Addiction Yields Breakthroughs
National Center for Responsible Gaming-funded studies debut in leading scientific journals

January 22, 2001
National Center for Responsible Gaming Receives $50,000 from Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians

2000

November 1, 2000
Gambling Research Group Receives $125,000 from Isle of Capri Casinos

October 10, 2000
Gambling Research Group Receives $75,000 from Argosy Gaming Company

August 16, 2000
National Center for Responsible Gaming Awards Three Major Research Grants for the Study of Problem Gambling

May 1, 2000
Harvard Addictions Expert to Speak on Gambling at University of Illinois-Chicago Seminar

January 12, 2000
Gaming Research Group Elects Choctaw Chief to Board

1999

June 16, 1999
Research Organization Addresses Problem Gambling at Meeting of State Government Leaders

May 5, 1999
Gaming Industry Expands Support of Research Efforts
More Than $7 Million Pledged Since 1996 To Fund Problem, Youth Gambling Research

March 18, 1999
PATHOLOGICAL GAMBLING REPORT RELEASED
Report Finds National Research Council and National Center for Responsible Gaming in Agreement

March 11, 1999
Gaming Research Group Elects Cherokee Chief to Board

February 8, 1999
National Center for Responsible Gaming Grant Awards Exceed One Million Dollars with Support for New Scientific Studies on Problem and Underage Gambling

January 28, 1999
NEW DIRECTIONS IN GAMBLING ADDICTION RESEARCH

January 12, 1999
SCIENTISTS GATHER FOR CONFERENCE ON GAMBLING ADDICTION
National Center for Responsible Gaming, The George Washington University to Host Ground-breaking event

1998

July 20, 1998
National Center for Responsible Gaming announces competition for RESEARCH GRANTS
Youth Gambling and Neuroscience are Top Priorities

June 10, 1998
National Center for Responsible Gaming TO LEAD DISCUSSION ON GENETICS
12th National Conference on Problem Gambling gets underway in Las Vegas

April 29, 1998
Harvard University Addictions expert to Address Casino Gaming Industry and Mississippi Community about: "Understanding Gambling & Its Potential Health Consequences"

1997

December 29, 1997
National Center for Responsible Gaming Grant Awards Exceed One Million Dollars with Support for New Scientific Studies on Problem and Underage Gambling

December 4, 1997
Harvard Medical School Releases First Study Funded by the National Center for Responsible Gaming

October 31, 1997
National Center For Responsible Gaming Approves Grant For Scientific Studies of Pathological Gaming

August 6, 1997
National Center for Responsible Gaming Adds New Member & Approves Grant for Scientific Studies of Pathological Gambling

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