https://icpg.org/posts/Recent content in ICPG Blog on Illinois Council on Problem GamblingHugoen-usThu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://icpg.org/posts/2025/beyond-the-slots-adults/Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://icpg.org/posts/2025/beyond-the-slots-adults/Gambling today extends far beyond traditional casinos. Adults in Illinois face unprecedented access to gambling through mobile apps, video gaming terminals (VGTs), and online platforms.https://icpg.org/posts/2025/beyond-the-slots-youth/Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://icpg.org/posts/2025/beyond-the-slots-youth/Activities such as loot boxes in video games, esports betting, and fantasy sports blur lines between entertainment and gambling, exposing youth to risks that can lead to lifelong consequences.https://icpg.org/posts/2025/continuing-education-strengthens/Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://icpg.org/posts/2025/continuing-education-strengthens/Continuing education (CE) isn’t just about fulfilling licensure requirements. It’s about equipping yourself to handle real-world challenges your clients face.https://icpg.org/posts/2025/different-stages-gambling-addiction/Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000https://icpg.org/posts/2025/different-stages-gambling-addiction/Understanding gambling addiction means recognizing that it often unfolds in different stages, starting with excitement early on and then continuing to escalate into a serious, life-impacting condition.