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May 2022 Task Force Meeting Notes

5/12/2022

Members present: Amy Falcon, Debbie Snapp, Juan Baez, Christa Roy, Dawn Trent, Larissa Schneweis, Ethel Schneweis, Richard Falcon and Cindy Jacobs.

Members present by phone: None.

Call to order and approve agenda: Amy Falcon.

Review and Approval of Minutes: The March minutes were reviewed and approved.

Fiscal agent Financial Report: The financial report was reviewed.

Agenda Item 1: Public Awareness: Amy reported on the advertising that continues to be in place and renewals that will be completed. Amy advised that the task force had a booth at the Senior Expo again this year.

Agenda Item 2: Membership: There are no new members at this time. Amy had recruitment packets available for task force members to take with them.

Agenda Item 3: Education: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 4: Data Collection: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 5: KDADS update: Juan gave the following KDADS update:

The early bird deadline for the Midwest Conference is coming up on May 20th. The task forces are allowed to send more attendees than usual due to it being virtual. If interested, please register as soon possible.
The early bird deadline for the National Conference Digital Symposium and live conference is March 23rd. The task forces are allowed to send up to two people for the in-person conference.
The National Council on Problem Gambling is working on a plan to improve their helpline services. Part of the plan includes using the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline from New Jersey as the national number. The calls can be routed to individual states. More to come.
Latinos and Gambling Article: https://www.mlive.com/palabra/2022/04/addiction-experts-fear-recent-explosion-in-sports-betting-will-have-disproportionate-impact-on-latinos.html

Old Business: Amy facilitated a discussion about the upcoming conferences. Cindy Jacobs is registered for the Midwest Conference and there are several slots open for anyone who would like to attend. Cindy Jacobs and Amy Falcon will be attending the National Conference in Boston in July this year.

New Business: The task force spent some time saying good bye to Juan Baez and wishing him well as his last day with KDADS is tomorrow.

Next Meeting Reminder: June 9, 2022

Time of Adjournment: 2:30 p.m.

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month

3/3/2022

The Southwest Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force, in collaboration with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), dedicates March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM). The 2022 campaign theme is “Awareness + Action”. Groups across America hold conferences, air Public Service Announcements, provide counselor trainings, host health screening days, run social media campaigns and engage in other activities to increase public awareness of problem gambling and the availability of prevention, treatment, and recovery services.

Problem gambling is defined as all gambling behavior patterns that compromise, disrupt or damage personal, family, or vocational pursuits. Approximately 2 million U.S. adults (1% of the population) are estimated to meet criteria for severe problem gambling. Another 4-6 million (2-3%) meet the criteria for mild or moderate problem gambling.

“Across southwest Kansas this March which is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the Southwest Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force is committing to making sure the public understand what the signs of problem gambling are, and most importantly, the resources that are available to get help,” said Amy Falcon, Task Force Chair.

The hashtag for the campaign this year is #PGAM2022, which participants are encouraged to use on the various social media platforms. In southwest Kansas, the Problem Gambling Taskforce brings together a wide range of stakeholders, including the Ford County Extension Office, the City of Dodge City, Boothill Casino and Resort, Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas, Southwind Broadcasting, Mirror Inc., Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging (SWKAAA), the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services, and local treatment providers. They work collaboratively to let people know that hope and help exist not just during Problem Gambling month, but throughout the year.

“March Madness is a particularly challenging time for individuals and families who struggle with problem gambling,” said Falcon. “Forty-seven million Americans are expected to wager on the 2021 March Madness tournament, with illegal wagers totaling more than 2.5 billion a year. When the bet goes wrong, it can lead to significant debt, broken families and even suicide. If we can reach someone who is struggling with an alternative concrete message for how to get help, that could be potentially life-changing.”

If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline Network at 1-800-522-4700 or visit www.ncpg.org/chat for confidential help. For more information about problem gambling and how to increase awareness and action on problem gambling, go to www.ncpgambling.org/pgam and https://www.swks-problemgambling.org/.

About the Southwest Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force Founded in 2008, the mission of the Southwest Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force is to raise awareness and provide education to individuals, families, and communities to reduce the harmful effects of problem gambling. The Task Force is neither for nor against gambling but concentrates on efforts to help those affected by problem gambling through public awareness, prevention and education programs and ensuring resources are available to problem gamblers and their families.

About the National Council on Problem Gambling NCPG is the national advocate for people and families affected by problem gambling. NCPG is neutral on legalized gambling and works with all stakeholders to promote responsible gambling. For information on NCPG’s 35th National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling, visit www.ncpgambling.org/conference.

February 2022 Task Force Meeting Notes

2/10/2022

Members present: Debbie Snapp, Juan Baez, Christa Roy, Dawn Snodgrass, Kevin Ford, Ethel Schneweis, Joy Schwartz and Amanda Boles.

Members present by phone: Meeting conducted through Google Meet.

Call to order and approve agenda: Debbie Snapp

Review and Approval of Minutes: The minutes were not available and will be reviewed and approved next month.

Fiscal agent Financial Report: The financial report was reviewed.

Agenda Item 1: Public Awareness: Debbie Snapp led a discussion regarding March Madness advertising. It was decided to advertise with KWCH for 2000.00 and to renew the ad campaign for another year with the sports radio station.

Agenda Item 2: Membership: There are no new members at this time. Amy had recruitment packets available for task force members to take with them.

Agenda Item 3: Education: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 4: Data Collection: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 5: KDADS update: Juan gave the following KDADS update:

The Problem Gambling Awareness Month Toolkit is now available on the National Council on Problem Gambling website. The toolkit includes social media ideas, frequently asked questions, proclamation templates, press releases, and Gambling Disorder Screening Day (March 8) information. Please reach out to your respective specialist for help and technical assistance.
The Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse released a Call for Proposals and will be accepting applications to present until February 14. The consortium will also be releasing a new website soon.
The National Council on Problem Gambling released Agility grants that will help fund community prevention efforts. The grants will be awarded via a competitive application process to non-profit community organizations. The primary populations the grants are designed to do outreach to include high school and college athletes, marginalized communities and of color, and middle school students. The application deadline will be February 22 and awards will be announced in March 2022. For more information, please go the National Council on Problem Gambling website.
The Kansas Coalition on Problem Gambling's workshop with Brianne Doura-Schawol regarding sports betting was a success. There were over 140 people registered for the event on February 10.

Old Business: Debbie led a discussion regarding sports betting updates.

New Business: No new business to discuss.

Next Meeting Reminder: March 10, 2022

Time of Adjournment: 2:30 p.m.

January 2022 Task Force Meeting Notes

1/13/2022

Members present: Amy Falcon, Debbie Snapp, Juan Baez, Christa Roy, Dawn Snodgrass, Kevin Ford and Amanda Boles.

Members present by phone: Meeting conducted through Google Meet.

Call to order and approve agenda: Amy Falcon

Review and Approval of Minutes: The minutes were not available and will be reviewed and approved next month.

Fiscal agent Financial Report: The financial report was reviewed.

Agenda Item 1: Public Awareness: No new information discussed. Advertising campaigns continue to be in place.

Agenda Item 2: Membership: There are no new members at this time. Amy had recruitment packets available for task force members to take with them.

Agenda Item 3: Education: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 4: Data Collection: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 5: KDADS update: Juan gave the following KDADS update:

The Kansas Coalition on Problem Gambling will have a virtual webinar on February 10th from 9am-noon titled "The Sports Wagering Landscape: Risky Foundation or Safe Gambling Market." It will be facilitated by Brianne Doura-Schawohl. It will be no cost, but registration is required.
The Kansas Prevention Collaborative Advocacy Day will take place virtually January 24-26. The Kansas Governor's Behavioral Health Services Planning Council Problem Gambling Sub-Committee and South-Central Problem Gambling Task Force will be collaborating on an advocacy presentation as part of the event. It will take place on Monday, January 24th at 1pm. More information is to come. Stakeholders are encouraged to attend.
The Problem Gambling Awareness Month Toolkit with new resources for March will be released soon. There will also be a webinar on January 25th to discuss what's available and tips for how to use the resources.
The Midwest Conference on Problem Gambling and Substance Abuse has released a Call for Proposals and will be accepting applications to present until January 30th•
The National Council on Problem Gambling will be releasing Agility grants that will help fund community prevention efforts. The grants will be awarded via a competitive application process. More information will be released later this month.
The National Conference on Problem Gambling will be taking place July 20th-23rd at the Westin Boston Seaport District Marriott.

Old Business: No old business to discuss.

New Business: No new business to discuss.

Next Meeting Reminder: February 10, 2022

Time of Adjournment: 2:30 p.m.

December 2021 Task Force Meeting Notes

12/9/2021

Members present: Amy Falcon, Debbie Snapp, Dawn Snodgrass, Juan Baez, Christa Roy, Larissa Craig, and Ethel Schneweis

Members present by phone: Meeting conducted through Google Meet.

Call to order and approve agenda: Amy Falcon

Review and Approval of Minutes: The minutes were not available and will be reviewed and approved next month.

Fiscal agent Financial Report: The financial report was not available for the meeting.

Agenda Item 1: Public Awareness: Amy led a discussion regarding the current advertising campaigns. These include radio, YMCA in Dodge City and Garden City, movie theater in Dodge City and billboards in Dodge City and Garden City.

Agenda Item 2: Membership: There are no new members at this time. Amy had recruitment packets available for task force members to take with them.

Agenda Item 3: Education: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 4: Data Collection: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 5: KDADS update: Juan gave the following KDADS update:

The latest version of the NGAGE survey results on attitudes and awareness focused on sports betting; NGAGE 2.0, should be available soon.
NCPG created different type of subsites in order to do advocacy and awareness with different populations and issues. This includes ncpgsurvery.org for the NGAGE survey, operationresponsiblegambling.org for military, and responsibleplay.org for responsible gambling.
The Gift Responsibly Campaign to encourage responsible gifting of lottery tickets and not to youth was participated in by 100% of state lotteries and many more non-lottery organizations. The campaign has also been designed to be used throughout the year.
The NCPG 2022 conference will take place in Boston. The dates will be July 20th and 23rd and the main conference will be July 21st and 22nd. The digital symposium will take place June 8th and 9th.

The NFL Foundation grant was provided to NCPG by the NFL. This will be a 3- year grant that will be approximately $2 million per year for 3 years. This funding will help with helpline improvements, prevention grants, and other initiatives.
NCPG reports that calls to the helpline are on pace to be the largest since 2015.
2022 will mark the 50th anniversary of NCPG. A new logo for the anniversary will be created.
The NFL has been running commercial spots during all their games to encourage responsible gambling.
Draft Kings is providing grant funding to the 35 NCPG affiliate chapters in the amount of $15,000 per year for 3 years. Applications are being accepted for this funding.

Old Business: No old business to discuss.

New Business: No new business to discuss.

Next Meeting Reminder: January 13, 2022

Time of Adjournment: 2:30 p.m.

The Southwest Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force Reminds Adults about the Risks of Giving Lottery Tickets to Children

12/7/2021

Dodge City, KS – The Southwest Kansas Problem Gambling Taskforce announces its commitment as a non-lottery organization supporter of the 2021 Gift Responsibly Campaign, joining more than 80 other lotteries and community organizations from across the US and Canada, and around the world. The campaign is organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University. It is endorsed by the World Lottery Association (WLA) and the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL).

“Today’s announcement demonstrates the Southwest Kansas Problem Gambling Taskforce commitment to corporate social responsibility through the Gift Responsibly Campaign, which raises awareness about the risks associated with giving lottery products as gifts to minors during the holiday season -- or any time of the year,“ said Amy Falcon, Chair of the Taskforce. “Research linking early exposure to gambling to future problem gambling and other risky behaviors is why the Taskforce is involved in the campaign. Our message is a simple one: lottery tickets are appropriate gifts only for adults.”

Non-Lottery Organization support of NCPG’s Gift Responsibly Campaign involves encouraging age-appropriate play through public service announcements, social media, in-store signage, and retailer communications. The campaign will run throughout December.

“We are very appreciative of the Southwest Kansas Problem Gambling Taskforce efforts to educate adults and retailers about the potential consequences associated with underage lottery play,” said NCPG Executive Director Keith Whyte. “The evidence clearly shows that exposure to gambling as a youth increases the probability of gambling problems later in life. Regardless of what time of year it is, adults should find gift options for children other than lottery tickets.”

About the Southwest Kansas Problem Gambling Taskforce
Founded in 2008, the mission of the Southwest Kansas Problem Gambling Task Force is to raise awareness and provide education to individuals, families and communities to reduce the harmful effects of problem gambling. The Task Force is neither for nor against gambling, but concentrates on efforts to help those affected by problem gambling through public awareness, prevention and education programs and ensuring resources are available to problem gamblers and their families.

About the National Council on Problem Gambling
NCPG is the national advocate for people and families affected by problem gambling. NCPG is neutral on legalized gambling and works with all stakeholders to promote responsible gambling. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700 or visit www.ncpgambling.org/chat for confidential help.

About International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors at McGill University
For over 20 years, theInternational Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behavioursat McGill University has been at the forefront of leading-edge research aimed at identifying and understanding the critical factors related to youth gambling issues.

November 2021 Task Force Meeting Notes

11/11/2021

Members present:
Amy Falcon, Debbie Snapp, Dawn Snodgrass, Juan Baez, Christa Roy, and Ethel Schneweis

Members present by phone: Meeting conducted through Google Meet

Call to order and approve agenda: Amy Falcon

Review and Approval of Minutes:
The minutes were not available and will be reviewed and approved next month.

Fiscal agent Financial Report: The financial report was not available for the meeting.

Agenda Item 1: Public Awareness: Amy led a discussion regarding the updated movie theater advertising campaign. There will now be 75,000 impressions throughout the year and 12 weeks of free mobile advertising, which will be 39,000 impressions.

Agenda Item 2: Membership: There are no new members at this time. Amy had recruitment packets available for task force members to take with them.

Agenda Item 3: Education: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 4: Data Collection: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 5: KDADS update: Juan gave the following KDADS update:

The KCPG has confirmed Brianne Doura-Schawohl for a workshop for February 10, 2022. The workshop will be 9-noon on sports betting. Brianne has a background in lobbying at the national level and will include information about sports betting that would be good for decision makers to hear.
The state administrative services survey for problem gambling has been completed (September 10). It will be published early 2022. It is a compilation of all participating states. The funding they receive for their program and services provided. You can review the last one that was done in 2016, should you have an interest. It is located at this link: www.naadgs.org "2016 National Survey Problem Gambling Services."
Task forces were developed by NCPG to give recommendations to the board on the topics of Complaint Processes, Helpline and other Key Issues, Support and Evaluation of ED, Affiliate Subcommittee on Relationship Building, and NCPG Committee Structure Review Task Force.
The NCPG Board approved staff to move forward with negotiations to hold the 2023 NCPG National Conference in Washington, D.C.

NCPG put out a request for proposal (RFP) for a grant administration consultant for the funding NCPG received from the NFL.
Upcoming deadlines include 11/15 for signing up for the Gift Responsibly campaign for organizations to be included on the website and press release of those involved in the campaign.
The call for proposals for presentations for the 2022 conference are being accepted until 11/30.
The newest version of the NCPG strategic plan/framework is in the last stages for approval and implementation.
The newest Legislative Director for NCPG has been hired and recently started. His name is Cole Wagoman. He is an attorney who as experience in working on gambling legislation.
The task force quarterly report is due on 11/15/ 21.
Prevention Legislative Advocacy Day 2022 will be on January 26th and 27th if virtual and the 26th in person. A survey was sent out to see preferences for whether the event should be live or virtual. We will send more details as they become available.

Old Business: No old business to discuss.

New Business: Christa led a discussion regarding Women's Night Out in Garden City on December 14, 2021. She will have a booth. Amy will provide her with 300 hand sanitizers and brochures to hand out.

Next Meeting Reminder: December 9, 2021
Time of Adjournment: 2:30 p.m.

October 2021 Task Force Meeting Notes

10/14/2021

Members present: Amy Falcon, Debbie Snapp, Dawn Trent, Juan Baez, Christa Roy, Larissa Craig, and Abbey Martin

Members present by phone: Meeting conducted through Google Meet

Call to order and approve agenda: Amy Falcon

Review and Approval of Minutes: The minutes were from September’s meeting were approved.

Fiscal agent Financial Report: The financial report was not available for the meeting.

Agenda Item 1: Public Awareness: Amy led a discussion regarding continuation of radio advertising and banners in the Dodge City High School field house during basketball games.

Agenda Item 2: Membership: There are no new members at this time. Amy had recruitment packets available for task force members to take with them.

Agenda Item 3: Education: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 4: Data Collection: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 5: KDADS update: Juan gave the following KDADS update:
Deliverables for the task forces and coalition to include initial budgets as well as media and general actions plans are due on October 15.

The problem gambling team is working with the University of Kansas to update the Community Check Box as well as quarterly reporting in the Workstation. These changes will facilitate the process of reporting for the task forces and coalition.
The campaign of the National Council on Problem Gambling titled “Gift Responsibly”’ to raise awareness regarding the risks of underage lottery use is available for December. There are multiple resources on the NCPG website to include fact sheets, social media images, press releases, and others are available free of charge. Participants are just required to specify their level of involvement when signing up on the website.
The dates for the National Conference on Problem Gambling have been announced for 2022. There will be a digital symposium that will take place online on June 8-9, 2022. The in-person conference will take place in Boston on July 20-23, 2022. The 20th and 23rd will be for more in-depth workshops with the main conference taking place on June 21-22.
The National Council on Problem Gambling has received a multi-year, multimillion-dollar grant for the NFL to modernize the helpline, improve communications, and fund prevention projects. An official announcement should be coming soon.
A new initiative called “Operation Responsible Gambling” to do outreach to active-duty military personnel and veterans is now available. The website has multiple resources. The website is https://operationresponsiblegambling.org/ for more information.

Old Business: Juan led a discussion regarding Responsible Gaming Education Week that took place from September 19-25th. Christa reported the radio ad was changed during this week.

New Business: No new business.

Next Meeting Reminder: November 11, 2021

Time of Adjournment: 2:30 p.m.

September 2021 Task Force Meeting Notes

9/9/2021

Members present: Amy Falcon, Debbie Snapp, Dawn Trent, Juan Baez, Christa Roy, Larissa Craig, and Abbey Martin.

Members present by phone: Meeting conducted through Google Meet.

Call to order and approve agenda: Amy Falcon.

Review and Approval of Minutes: The minutes were not available and will be provided at the next meeting.

Fiscal agent Financial Report: The financial report was not available for the meeting.

Agenda Item 1: Public Awareness: Amy led a discussion regarding events that have recently taken place including: booths at the Stewardship Conference in Dodge City on 8-21-21, the United Way Kick Off in Dodge City on 8-27-21 and the Non-Profit Fair in Garden City on 9-3-21. A discussion was held regarding new ideas for advertising this year including monitors at the United Wireless Arena, increasing social media advertising and the Chamber Love Local Campaign.

Agenda Item 2: Membership: There are no new members at this time. Amy had recruitment packets available for task force members to take with them.

Agenda Item 3: Education: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 4: Data Collection: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 5: KDADS update: Juan gave the following KDADS update:

Treatment report: The fiscal years 18 through 21 report shows an increase in year to year unduplicated count for people presenting for treatment. This went from 144 in FY18, 187 in FY19, 193 in FY20, and 203 in FY21. There has also been an increase year to year in residential treatment during that time. Most people presenting are problem gamblers themselves as opposed to concerned others. The full report is available which also covers information on the helpline, age band of people receiving treatment and helpline callers, people presenting for VEP education, gaming disorder, outpatient, residential treatment, and notable points on both.
Responsible Gaming Education Week: The event is taking place this year from September 19-25. The theme is “Have a Game Plan”. This is based on the theme of expansion of sports betting and encouraging responsible gaming. Resources like graphics and messaging and employee resources are available on the American Gaming Association website.
NGAGE 2.0: The second version of the report on attitudes and awareness of Americans put out by the National Council on Problem Gambling was done. This survey was administered in April of 2021 to follow NGAGE 1.0 that was collected in 2018 before the expansion of widespread sports betting in the United States. The full report will be released later this year.
Prevention Resource: The knowmoreks.org website developed by the Kansas Prevention Collaborative is live. It’s a site designed to bring attention to multiple awareness events that take place during the year. The site includes problem gambling.
Community Check Box: The problem gambling task forces and coalition are encouraged to continue documenting meetings, events, and media they are involved in in the CCB. The problem gambling team is working with the University of Kansas to streamline and bring more clarity to these processes.
Voluntary Exclusion Program: There have been some proposed changes to the VEP process reported by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission. These include changing the application withdrawal process, ensuring the VEP is still valid in case of any minor application defects, and changes in language from the commission and facility managers will make “every effort” to instead make “reasonable efforts” to prohibit a VEP program participant from entering the premises of gaming facilities. The process to make these changes continues.
Problem Gambling Helpline: The helpline had been down shortly due to a carrier issue. However, the helpline is up and running again.

Old Business: Juan led a discussion regarding Responsible Gaming Education Week. The theme is “Have a Game Plan” and the dates are September 19th through September 25th. Christa has turned the script in for the radio ad and will send it to Theron Hayes to be played on that radio station as well. The casino will be promoting this as well and will let Amy know if they need items to give away.

New Business: Amy led a discussion regarding meeting in person, virtually or a hybrid of both. Debbie advised there is a conference room available next door to Catholic Charities that can be used for a hybrid meeting. There was agreement that Covid numbers are going up in the community but no feedback as to how to hold the meeting. We will continue to monitor this and make decisions as needed.
Amy led a discussion regarding what items to order for giveaways. The spray hand sanitizers and nail files have been popular more recently. Amy also suggested cooling scarf/bandana as a possible item. Amy, Debbie and Juan will be attending the virtual annual meeting tomorrow from 9:30-noon.

Next Meeting Reminder: October 14, 2021

Time of Adjournment: 2:30 p.m.

August 2021 Task Force Meeting Notes

8/12/2021

Members present: Amy Falcon, Debbie Snapp, Dawn Trent, Juan Baez, Christa Roy, Ethel Schneweis, Larissa Craig, and Abbey Martin.

Members present by phone: Meeting conducted through Google Meet.

Call to order and approve agenda: Amy Falcon.

Review and Approval of Minutes: The minutes were not available and will be provided at the next meeting.

Fiscal agent Financial Report: The financial report was not available for the meeting.

Agenda Item 1: Public Awareness: Amy led a discussion regarding the current plans for public awareness: Dodge City Days Festival Guide, Rodeo program, El Dos golf tournament at Buffalo Dunes, and The Dechant Foundation Golf Classic. We will also be increasing out social media advertising, both in platforms as well as dollar amount.

Agenda Item 2: Membership: There are no new members at this time. Amy had recruitment packets available for task force members to take with them.

Agenda Item 3: Education: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 4: Data Collection: Nothing to report.

Agenda Item 5: KDADS update: Juan gave the following KDADS update:

Kansas Treatment Report: There was an increase of total people receiving unduplicated treatment services for problem gambling from FY20 to FY21. This was from 193 to 203. The number from FY21 might still increase however, as all billing might not be turned in yet. There was an age-band increase for those accessing treatment ages 25-44. There was also an increase of residential treatment from FY20 to FY21. 78% of people receiving services were gamblers themselves while 22% were concerned others. There was also an increase in services for gaming disorder.
Deliverables for the task forces and coalition this year will include an action plan and specific budget for media. All other deliverables will stay the same.
The South-Central Task Force will host a webinar titled “Gambling & Gaming Disorders and the Youth Factor” on Friday, August 13 from noon to 1:30pm. It will be facilitated by Ted Hartwell with the Nevada Council on Problem Gambling.
The National Survey of Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Experiences (NGAGE) 1.0 was released in 2018 by the National Council on Problem Gambling. There were approximately 28,000 respondents. It offered insight into how Americans think and act with regards to gambling. NGAGE 2.0. is the follow up survey conducted in April 2021 which examines public perceptions of gambling in the wake of sports betting expansion over the past 3 years. The full results will be published later this year. Expanded Kansas specific results for the survey will be shared by the problem gambling staff soon.
Operation Responsible Gambling is an initiative of the National Council on Problem Gambling. The goal of Operation Responsible Gambling is to increase awareness of gambling problems among members of the entire military community – veterans, active-duty personnel, family members and concerned others. All the resources can be accessed at operationresponsiblegambling.org.
The National Council on Problem Gambling joined the Mental Health Liaison Group as an affiliate member. This a coalition of national organizations representing consumers, family members, mental health and addiction providers, advocates, payers and other stakeholders committed to strengthening Americans’ access to mental health and addiction care.
Responsible Gaming Education Week will take place on September 19-25, 2021. The campaign will highlight responsible sports betting with the theme of “Have a Game Plan”. The campaign was designed by the American Gaming Association.

Old Business: Amy, Debbie, Juan, Cindy, Larissa and Dawn attended the Midwest Conference and Amy, Debbie and Juan attended the National Conference.

New Business: Amy led a discussion regarding new opportunities to focus on for this year. A brief discussion was held regarding meeting in person versus virtually. This will be discussed again at the next meeting.

Next Meeting Reminder: September 9, 2021

Time of Adjournment: 2:30 p.m.

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