Oregon Problem Gambling Helpline

Information resources for decision makers

The following are organizations that may be of interest to decision makers, policy makers, legislators:

Oregon system information and data:

State of Oregon DHS Problem Gambling Services
egov.oregon.gov/DHS/addiction/gambling.shtml

Oregon Gambling Addiction Treatment Foundation
www.gamblingaddiction.org/

Oregon Lottery
www.oregonlottery.org/

Oregon Casinos
www.oregon.com/casinos/index.cfm

Oregon Problem Gambling Helpline
www.1877mylimit.org/

Policy-related national organizations

Association of Problem Gambling Service Administrators (APGSA)
www.apgsa.org/State/index.aspx

The APGSA is made up of administrators from states with publicly-funded problem gambling prevention and treatment systems. The APGSA Web site provides an overview of publicly funded programs in the United States, including a member states map and a quick reference table provides information on each member's program structure.

National Council on Problem Gambling
www.ncpgambling.org

The National Council on Problem Gambling mission is to increase public awareness of pathological gambling, ensure the widespread availability of treatment for problem gamblers and their families, and to encourage research and programs for prevention and education. NCPG’s Web site includes member information, awareness materials, a directory of certified problem gambling counselors and links to state affiliates.

National Council of Legislators From Gaming States
www.nclgs.org/

The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) is an organization of state lawmakers that meets on a regular basis to discuss gaming issues. NCLGS members chare or are on legislative committees that regulate gaming in their state. NCLGS does not promote or oppose gaming but is primarily concerned with regulation of the industry. The Web site includes information on various committees and their activities, research information, links.

North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries
www.naspl.org

The association represents 51 lottery organizations. Its mission is to disseminate information about state and provincial lottery organizations through education and communications and to advocate the positions members on general policy. The Web site includes links to state members, information and resources, reports.

American Gaming Association
www.americangaming.org/

The American Gaming Association represents the casino entertainment industry. It provides information about industry to the public, regulators, elected officials and the media. The organization sponsors a public information campaign, addresses legislative and public policy issues relevant to casino gaming, and works to serve as a clearinghouse for casino industry information.

National regulatory agencies

Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc.
www.arci.com/

The Association of Racing Commissioners International, Inc., is a non-profit corporation founded in the 1930s to uphold uniform pari-mutuel racing rules and practices. The ARCI serves as a resource for pari-mutuel rulings, including equine medication issues. The ARCI works to preserve the integrity of horse racing, jai-alai, and dog racing.

North American Gaming Regulators Association
www.nagra.org/

The NAGRA was created in 1984. Members are federal, state, local, tribal and provincial government gaming regulators.

National Indian Gaming Commission
www.nigc.gov/

The National Indian Gaming Commission is an independent federal regulatory agency charged with the regulation of gaming on Native American land, specifically to protect tribes from corrupt influences, including organized crime. Also to make sure tribes receive the benefits of Indian gaming and to ensure that fair playing practices protect tribes and players. The NIGC maintains a list of gaming tribes on its Web site.

National policy-related information:

Pew Research public opinion (2006)
pewresearch.org/pubs/314/gambling-as-the-take-rises-so-does-public-concern

Institute for the Study of Gambling and Commercial Gaming
www.unr.edu/gaming

Located at the University of Nevada, Reno, the institute was created in 1989 as the first academic research center dedicated to promoting the examination of gambling and commercial gaming, the impact of gambling on society, and how related issues might be addressed.