10th Annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction
Money, Money, Money: Current Issues Affecting Research, Recovery and Responsible Gaming
November 15-16, 2009
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
November 17, 2009
Global Gaming Expo
Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
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From how gamblers make decisions related to financial risk and debt to how the current fiscal crisis is impacting gambling behavior, treatment funding and industry responsible gaming initiatives, money is at the heart of any discussion about gambling disorders. In fact, understanding the gambler’s relationship with money is essential to understanding how gambling can become an addiction. The world’s leading addiction scientists, clinicians, academics, public health workers, gaming industry representatives, government officials and regulators will come together to explore these and other issues at the 10th Annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction.
Conference sessions will explore new research on decision making and informed choice; integrating financial management into treatment for disordered gamblers; the impact of the recession on government and industry-sponsored efforts to reduce gambling harms; the related disorder of compulsive shopping and more.
Join us as we explore the challenges facing the myriad sectors impacted by gambling disorders and share ideas for developing creative and effective solutions to advance the field. Presentations will highlight the latest in scientific research on gambling disorders and innovative ideas for prevention, treatment and responsible gaming.
The conference is designed to enhance your professional development, whether you’re in the health care sector, the gaming industry, government or academia, by providing the following:
- The latest on treatment for gambling disorders and CEUs for clinicians
- Ideas for building and enhancing responsible gaming programs
- Opportunities for researchers to present their work in the annual poster session
- A critical perspective that will help gaming regulators and public officials develop and evaluate policies that address gambling disorders
- Valuable insight and CLE credit for legal professionals
No matter what sector you're in, you'll enjoy the following benefits:
- Opportunities for networking with attendees from around the world
- Discounted room rates at THEhotel and Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
- Behind-the-scenes tour of a casino
- Access to Global Gaming Expo (G2E), the gaming industry’s largest trade show and conference
- Discounted rates for early-bird registrants
- Discounted rates for combined G2E and NCRG conference registrations