NGAGE 2.0: National Survey on Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Experiences

This workshop, presented by Don Feeney, M.S., M.P.P., will discuss the key findings from two large sample surveys of the gambling behavior and beliefs of the American public. Key findings include the impact of the rapid legalization of sports betting, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on gambling, the extent of online gambling, and public perceptions of gambling and problem gambling. The 2018 survey also included data specific to California, including the types of gambling preferred by Californians and the degree to which Californians stigmatize problem gambling.

Price: Free

Credit

1 CE

Prerequisite

None

Classification

None

Recommended for

Mental Health Professionals

Class Instructor

Don Feeney

Learning Objectives

At the end of this class, you will be able to:

  • Identify at least three significant findings from the 2018 NGAGE survey specific to California and explain their implications for gambling-related behaviors.
  • Describe two ways gambling behaviors in the U.S. have changed between 2018 and 2021 due to legalization and the pandemic.
  • Analyze survey data to identify at least two public attitudes toward problem gambling and describe how these attitudes influence the likelihood of individuals seeking treatment.

Outline

  • Summarize key findings relating to California from the 2018 NGAGE survey – 15 minutes
  • Discuss the changes in gambling in the U.S. from 2018 to 2021 – 15 minutes
  • Learn how the pandemic and legalized sports betting have affected gambling behavior – 15 minutes
  • Discuss the implications of public attitudes and beliefs about gambling and problem gambling – 15 minutes

Educational Goals

  • Understand the key findings from the 2018 NGAGE survey, particularly those related to gambling behaviors and attitudes in California.
  • Analyze how gambling trends have shifted in the U.S. between 2018 and 2021, including the impacts of legalization and societal changes.
  • Examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and legalized sports betting on gambling behaviors and risk levels for problem gambling.
  • Explore public perceptions of gambling and problem gambling, and how these attitudes influence help-seeking and policy development.

Class Content