Coalition Events
THANK YOU!
The Coalition 2024-2025 continuing education series was funded by the
Ohio Casino Control Commission in partnership with
Problem Gambling Network of Ohio.
Coalition 2026-2027 Continuing Education Series
Planning is underway for the Coalition 2026-2027 Continuing Education Series. Hold the dates for our 2026 and SPRING 2027 CE DAYS
- SEPTEMBER 11 OR 18 2026, PENDING proposal
- OCT 2, 16 or 23, 2026, PENDING proposal
- MARCH 5, 2027, Xavier University Department of Social Work
- JUNE 4, 2027, Location - to be determined, pending proposal
The Coalition's 2023-2026 Problem Gambling Continuing Education Days included over 550 behavioral health professionals, prevention professionals, and college students hosted at partnering organizations including:
- University of Cincinnati, College of Allied Health Sciences
- University of Cincinnati, Clermont College campus
- Warren/Clinton County Mental Health Board
- Envision Partnerships in Butler County
- Miami University, Voice of America campus in Butler County
- Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
- Center for Addiction Treatment
March 6, 2026 - Problem Gambling CE DAY
Location: Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, 3520 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45223
Time: 8a - 1p
Co-Chairs: Eric S. Smith, MHPA, LSW, CDCA & Holly Stoddard, MSSA, LISW, LICDC, Addiction Studies & Human and Social Services Program Chair/Instructor
This half-day training will provide professional education focused on sports betting, harassment prevention, and culturally responsive gambling treatment. The program will open with “2025 Ohio Survey on Sports Betting & MTAB” (1.5 CEUs) presented by Nabil Pervaiz, MS, OCPS, ICPS, exploring sports betting trends in Ohio, their impact on college communities, and the importance of anti-harassment education on campuses.
The second session, “Treatment Approaches for Disordered Gambling among Minorities in America” (1 CEU), presented by Abdullah Mahmood, LSW, LICDC-GAMB, ICGC-I, OCPS, ICPS, will examine social, cultural, and systemic factors affecting disordered gambling in minority communities, barriers to treatment, and culturally responsive, evidence-based interventions.
The training will conclude with an overview of GAMFIN, highlighting free, virtual, and confidential financial counseling services available to support gambling recovery and encouraging participants to share resources within their organizations and schools. This counts as 1 CEU.
March 2026, Problem Gambling Network of Ohio Property Tours
Locations:
- Hard Rock Casino, 1000 Broadway, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
-Miami Valley Gaming, 6000 OH-63, Lebanon, Ohio 45036
- Belterra Park Cincinnati, 6301 Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230