International Center for Responsible Gaming

06/04/2026

Yesterday marked an energizing first day of Lottery Forward: Research, Innovation & Responsibility, hosted by the ICRG Lottery Research & Education Fund in partnership with Brightstar.

Day one brought together researchers, lottery leaders, clinicians, and responsible gambling experts for timely conversations on lottery-related harm, evidence gaps, youth gambling, data and AI, early identification, and the evolving responsible gambling landscape.

Thank you to our day-one speakers for sharing their expertise and helping move this important conversation forward:
- Carrie Bartels Stroud, CPA CPM, Hoosier Lottery
- Michelle L. Malkin, JD, PhD, East Carolina University
- Nathan D. Smith, PhD
- Jennifer Jiyun Park, PhD, Yale School of Medicine
- Piyush Puranik, PhD, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Kasra Ghaharian, PhD
- Kevin Winters, Almond Digital Health
- Don Feeney

We are also grateful to our sponsors, whose support made this event possible:
- Brightstar Lottery
- Hoosier Lottery
- Pollard Banknote Limited

As day two continues, we’re grateful for the thoughtful discussion, collaboration, and shared commitment to advancing research, innovation, and responsibility in the lottery sector.

05/21/2026

Advancing Professional Excellence in Gambling & Gaming Certification

We are thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership between the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) and IPGGC! This collaboration is designed to bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and frontline professional practice.

What this means for our community:

Seamless Continuing Education: All ICRG conferences, webinars, and educational programs will be promoted for CE and recertification purposes for IPGGC-certified professionals.
Scholarships: We are exploring dedicated scholarship opportunities for certified professionals to attend ICRG events.
Research-to-Practice: Collaborative efforts to translate complex scientific findings into practical tools for practitioners.

Together, we are strengthening the workforce to better support responsible gambling and public health initiatives worldwide.

Visit www.ICRG.org and www.IPGGC.org and make sure you are signed up for both email newsletters.

https://ipggc.org/whats-new/

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04/29/2026

Tribal leaders, operators, and community members-we see you 👋

We know your focus is on your people, your sovereignty, and the long-term strength of your communities. Responsible gaming is part of that conversation, but it shouldn’t feel complicated, burdensome, or like “one more thing” on your plate.

At ICRG, our goal is simple:

➡️ Provide research and insights you can actually use
➡️ Support community wellness
➡️ Do it all without adding operational stress or heavy lifts on your team

No backend changes.
No complicated systems.
No disruption to what you already do well.

Just a straightforward way to show your commitment to responsible gaming and protecting your communities.

We’re here to listen, learn, and build real partnerships with Tribal Nations.

If you’re part of a Tribal gaming organization-or care about the future of Tribal gaming...we’d love to connect. Follow along, join the conversation, and let us know what matters most to you.

03/26/2026

The International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) Appoints Ashlee Olujic as Director of Tribal and Community Engagement

Click on the link below to view the full announcement:
https://www.icrg.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Meet-Ashlee-Olujic-4-1-1-1.pdf

03/10/2026

Today is Gambling Disorder Screening Day -

An international event that supports and encourages providers to screen their clients for Gambling Disorder. Check out the free Toolkit from the Division on Addiction and find out how you can participate:
https://www.divisiononaddiction.org/outreach-resources/gdsd/toolkit/



Gambling Disorder Screening Day is Tuesday, March 10, 2026 This year’s Screening Day Toolkit has even more free resources to make hosting Screening Day easier than ever. Any provider or organization can host. Registration is not required to use these free resources. If you are interested in becomi...

02/03/2026

Don't Miss Out - Register Today!

Join ICRG and Sandia Resort & Casino for a free, one-day, in-person conference, offering up to 6 Continuing Education Units (CUEs).

Gain vital insights and practical tools designed specifically for professionals addressing gambling-related harms.

Register here:
https://www.eventleaf.com/e/TGT

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01/13/2026

Driving innovation, expanding access, and advancing science.

In our latest newsletter, we highlight ICRG’s global leadership at ICE 2026, the impact of our record-breaking conference, and key advances in responsible gambling research.

Read the full issue here: https://conta.cc/4sxHuR1

11/19/2025

Join Nathan Smith, Ph.d., Daniel Kaufman, Ph.D., Mathew Langford, and Katie McCreless tomorrow (Thursday) at 2 p.m. ET for an engaging and informative session exploring the complexities of gambling behaviors and their impact on mental health!

09/02/2025

Early findings from a new study led by Robert Astur, PhD point to success using VR as a tool in treating gambling addiction. We're thrilled to have Dr. Robert Astur as a speaker at the ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, where he'll unpack these findings and explore how VR could play a role in revolutionizing the treatment of addiction.

Click here to view the full article:

An ongoing UConn study reveals that virtual reality may reduce addictive behaviors

09/02/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Eileen Moore Johnson as the new Chair of the ICRG Board of Directors. A well-deserved recognition of her remarkable leadership!

Click here to read the full announcement:

Board Member and Industry leader appointed as Chair of the International Center of Responsible Gaming’s Board of Directors [LAS VEGAS, NV] — [August 26, 2025] — The International Center for Responsible Gaming […]