Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling

08/13/2026

One day, you find out your teen has been betting online. What do you do next?

At our upcoming conference, Kim Freudenberg, president of Parents Standing Together, shares her firsthand experience and the realities of gambling addiction in families. She'll also talk about how families can find support and community.

Join us on October 2: https://hubs.ly/Q04rdwkW0

08/12/2026

Youth sports betting is already happening in Minnesota – even though it’s illegal.

Of the 11,000 students who recently placed a bet, many say they’re betting on sports and games. This includes pickup games with friends, professional games, esports and more.

Our free toolkit Lead the Way to Safer Play, helps teens and families understand the risks and start conversations.

Download the toolkit: https://hubs.ly/Q04rdk7k0

08/11/2026

Minnesota's 2026 legislative session brought both victories and setbacks in the ongoing effort to protect consumers from gambling-related harm.

Read more in the latest issue of Northern Light: https://bit.ly/4bueFhq

Review the outcomes of Minnesota's 2026 legislative session on gambling expansion, including updates on sports betting, prediction markets, and sweepstakes casinos.

08/06/2026

Stay up to date on the latest studies and articles in gambling addiction prevention, treatment and recovery.

Use curated, evidence-based research to inform your clinical practice and deepen your understanding.

https://bit.ly/3RVMDEZ

08/05/2026

New research suggests proactive "care calls" may help people reduce gambling and connect with support before problems escalate.

Read the BASIS article here: https://bit.ly/4fFw6hO

08/05/2026

Every three years, thousands of Minnesota students take a survey about their lives and activities, including questions about gambling. Their answers help us better understand their experiences and how to support them.

This year’s survey format changed, so we can’t compare the data to past years or draw statewide conclusions.

Still, over 11,000 students in grades 8, 11 and 12 say they recently placed a bet.

Here’s what we learned about students who are betting:
- They were evenly represented across urban, suburban and rural communities and across grades
- Sports and games dominated – from video games and esports to real sporting events
- About 1 in 4 say they gamble weekly

Learn more about youth gambling: https://hubs.ly/Q04rdgs-0

08/04/2026

You know the signs that your teen needs a snack or has had a tough day at school.

But would you recognize the signs if they had a gambling problem?

Download our free toolkit to learn the warning signs and access materials designed just for parents: https://hubs.ly/Q04rdxxV0

07/30/2026

"Extremely informative.”
“Very practical and useful.”
“Excellent presentation.”

That’s how mental health providers described last year’s conference sessions.

Gain a deeper understanding of gambling addiction and look to the future of prevention, treatment and recovery. Speakers will explore how this issue presents across different communities, and share actionable strategies and tools for your practice.

If you’re a Minnesota provider, don’t miss out. CEUs are available from several state professional licensing boards.

Learn more: Registration page

07/28/2026

Jackpot Junction Casino is helping lead the way in responsible gambling through staff training, self-exclusion tools and community support.

Read more in the latest issue of Northern Light: https://bit.ly/3T4JKSF

Discover how Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel promotes responsible gambling through staff training, self-exclusion programs, and innovative redemption kiosk donations to MNAPG.

07/23/2026

Summertime can mean more screen time for kids – and more exposure to gambling and gaming.

Organizations serving kids and teens are uniquely positioned to start conversations in spaces youth already know and trust.

Access Lead the Way to Safer Play for free resources to help raise awareness: https://hubs.ly/Q04m_QvG0