Welcome to the RI Council on Problem Gambling Training Page!
Below is a list of upcoming trainings. Unless stated otherwise, all trainings are free and held via Zoom. To register, click the training title to go to the Zoom registration page. You’ll receive a reminder email one week before the session. Certificates are emailed within 10 business days after the course ends. Important: To earn CEU credit, your camera must stay on for the entire session. Questions? Email us at rhodeislandcouncil@gmail.com
Our Upcoming Free Trainings!
September 2026
Title: Hidden Risks: Problem Gambling in Prediction Market Platforms
This training is being co-sponsored by the New England Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC)
DATE: September 23, 2026 from 12:00pm-1:30pm ET
CEUs: Eligible for 1.5 continuing education units by the RI Certification Board; 1.5 continuing education units by the NASW RI; NBCC ACEP No. 7361
RICPG is an approved Preferred Provider through the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC).
Trainer: Glenn Yamagata is the Executive Director of the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling and Vice President of Problem Gambling Solutions, Inc.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Abstract: Prediction markets—platforms where participants trade on the likelihood of future events—are often framed as tools for aggregating information and improving forecasts. However, they share structural similarities with gambling environments, including real-money stakes, rapid feedback loops, and uncertainty-based rewards. Participants will be provided with foundational information on problem gambling, warning signs, and impacts on individuals and loved ones. Additionally, focus areas will include where the line between forecasting and gambling begins to blur, and why that distinction matters for public health and policy.
Learning Objectives:
· Define problem gambling, including key warning signs and its impacts on individuals and their families.
· Explain how prediction markets function and identify similarities and differences between prediction markets and traditional gambling.
· Evaluate the blurred boundary between forecasting and gambling, and assess its implications for public health and policy.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeGsr7l3QHy2-0uQTgbfYA
November 2026
Title: Gambling in Justice- Involved & Reentry Populations (Overview, risks, Screening, and Recovery Supports)
DATE: November 9, 2026 from 12:00pm-1:30pm ET
CEUs: Eligible for 1.5 continuing education units by the RI Certification Board; 1.5 continuing education units by the NASW RI; NBCC ACEP No. 7361
RICPG is an approved Preferred Provider through the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC).
Trainer: Shevanie Clark, CARC, CRPA-P, CASAC-T
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A brief training description: Understanding gambling risks, impacts, screening, and support strategies for individuals involved in the justice system and reentry services.
Learning Objectives
- Define problem gambling and gambling disorder
- Understand justice-involved risk factors
- Identify reentry-related vulnerabilities
- Recognize warning signs
- Explore engagement and referral strategies
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qKU_Qz6TRiWWAFPxw8Tu3A
January 2027
Title: The Intersection of Gambling and Domestic Violence: Empowering Survivors
DATE: January 11, 2027 from 12:00pm-1:30pm ET
CEUs: Eligible for 1.5 continuing education units by the RI Certification Board; 1.5 continuing education units by the NASW RI; NBCC ACEP No. 7361
RICPG is an approved Preferred Provider through the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization (IPGGC).
Trainer: Kristen Beall LCSW-C, ICGC-II, CAC-AD
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Gambling does not directly cause domestic violence, yet it can intersect in a variety of ways. The impact both gambling and domestic violence has upon individuals and our society can include unemployment, (coerced) debt, and diminished health as examples. Physical violence often overshadows our perception of domestic violence; however, economic abuse and coercive control can be prevalent among those experiencing gambling-related domestic violence. Greater awareness is needed regarding the impact of gambling and domestic violence to help empower survivors to financial wellness.
Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qKU_Qz6TRiWWAFPxw8Tu3A
RI Council on Problem Gambling Training Academy Self Paced
We’re excited to support participants on their path to becoming a Certified Gambling Treatment Specialist through our newly revised, self-paced program. This comprehensive course is available for $275
To begin registration, please fill out the form below and a representative will outreach to you via email.
