Online and retail sports betting is now legal in more than 30 states and the portrait of a new problem gambler is emerging.

This workshop identifies emerging issues and trends, such as the rise in e-sports and sports gambling as opportunities and settings for gambling expand. Discussion focuses on proactively preparing for future considerations for prevention and treatment.
 

Training Priorities

Audience

State and community-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and other public health professionals.

Learning Objects

• Identify new and emerging trends in problem gambling behaviors.
• Define the risk factors associated with newly emerging gambling settings and opportunities. 
• Discuss the impact of these new trends on prevention and treatment strategies. 

Training Content

Trends:

• Settings
• Legislation
• Changing attitudes

Types of gambling:

• Sports betting
• Gaming
• Online opportunities 

Populations affected:

• Young people
• Women
• Culture

Implication on prevention and treatment