Beyond the Bet: Supporting Youth in Today's Gambling Culture

Join us for a one-day event focused on understanding the growing impact of gambling on the youth of our community. As gambling becomes increasingly visible through sports betting, gaming, social media, and online platforms, it is more important than ever for communities to recognize the warning signs, understand the risks, and learn how to support youth in healthy and informed ways. 

Beyond the Bet: Supporting Youth in Today’s Gambling Culture will provide practical tools, engaging discussions, and valuable resources designed to raise awareness and strengthen prevention efforts. Attendees will hear from experts and community voices on current trends in youth gambling, mental health impacts, prevention strategies, and ways families, schools, and communities can work together to support young people in our community. 

Whether you are a parent, educator, school social worker, counselor, healthcare provider, community advocate, or simply interested in learning more, this event offers an opportunity to connect, learn, and take action. 

Attendees Will: 

• Gain a better understanding of today’s gambling landscape and its impact on youth Learn to recognize warning signs and risk factors associated with problem gambling  
• Explore prevention, education, and early intervention strategies  Discover local and statewide resources available to youth and families  
• Engage in meaningful conversations with professionals and community members committed to youth wellness  
• Network with like-minded professionals and community focused individuals 

Breakfast, lunch, and conference materials will be provided. We invite you to join us for a day of learning, collaboration, and community engagement as we work together to support youth in today’s evolving gambling culture.

Who Should Attend: 

This conference is ideal for counselors, social workers, community leaders, mental health professionals, researchers, and advocates who are passionate about addressing problem gambling and its impact on individuals and communities.

Date: July 31st, 2025

Time:  8:30 am Registration Opens, 9:00 am Opening Session and 4:00 pm Closing Session with Post Conference Activities after!

Location: Cantigny Park 1 S, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189

This training is sponsored in whole or in part by the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery. 

 ICPG workshops and trainings provide CEU (continuing education units) through the Illinois Certification Board based on approval for individual trainings.   The State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Division of Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has approved all ICPG workshops and trainings as a Registered Social Worker CE Sponsor.  This program is recognized as providing CE hours for: LSW/LCSW and LPC/LCPC under IDFPR license #159.001302. The International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization recognizes ICPG as a preferred partner for workshops and trainings in line with the ICGC Level I & II.