Are you a Counselor – or interested in becoming one?
Want to stay up-to-date on everything about Problem Gambling?
The Gambling Control Act (Business and Professions Code section 19800 et seq.) created a comprehensive scheme for statewide regulation of legal gambling under a bifurcated system of administration involving the Division of Gambling Control within the Attorney General's Office and the five-member California Gambling Control Commission appointed. Gambling managers are encouraged to use the Gambling Control Board’s “Checklist for Lawful Gambling Restart” as a to-do list for restarting lawful gambling activity at their sites. Paused Games In conformance with Executive Order 21-01 organizations, on January 11, 2021 organizations may resume play of games that were “paused” when. Do you have questions about Gaming Control Board published guidelines relative to COVID-19? Please call 702-486-2020 or email inquiries to ops@gcb.nv.gov. Do you have information relative to Nevada Gaming Crimes? Please send an email to criminaltipline@gcb.nv.gov. Main Gaming Control Board phone number - Las Vegas Office: 702-486-2000.
Take your career to the next level – become an NCPG member! Membership benefits for counselors include:
- Discount on conference registration – more training, earn CEUs for re/certification
- Info on trainings elsewhere that offer gambling CEs
- Ongoing news and education
- Free webinars with education on different aspects of problem gambling and responsible gambling
- Networking with peers and colleagues across the country and around the world
- Advocacy training
Counselor Member Testimonials
“I have received invaluable support by being an NCPG member. Whether as a novice in the field or an “old timer,” I have always been astounded at how easily accessible the leadership of NCPG was and how readily they would connect me with the most knowledgeable people and resources in the field.”
–Lori Rugle, PhD, ICGC-II, BACC
“My membership has helped me stay knowledgeable on the latest research, treatment interventions, and clinical resources. It has given me credibility with my clients and their loved ones. My membership certificate hangs on my office wall where my clients can see that I really am serious about helping them treat their gambling problem.”
–Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, The Better Institute
Special certifications are available for clergy/lay ministers, co-occurring disorder specialists, and video-gaming disorder.
Gambling Board Games
For more information on IGCCB’s various certifications, including requirements, go to www.igccb.org
Gambling Board
Special Note: As of January 1, 2021, IGCCB assumes full responsibility for all its certification administration as NCPG’s contract to administer the ICGC process ends. For over 20 years, NCPG has been a supporter, advisor and contracted administrator for IGCCB. That included supporting IGCCB in gaining official IRS not-for-profit status and helping build its capacity through board meetings and other nonprofit business functions. In addition, NCPG has been the administrator for its certification programs, most recently headed by Sushmita Upadhaya, our Research & Program Administrator. Please visit www.igccb.org for details as they become available, and use the functions given there for questions and inquiries starting January 1, 2021.