New Tech, New Triggers: The Hidden Gambling Risks of Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and DeFi
Includes a Live Web Event on 07/29/2025 at 10:30 AM (CDT)
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Join us on July 29th from 10:30-12:00 pm for a 90 minute virtual training with Glenn Yamagata.
In this presentation, we will explore the interconnected world of cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and decentralized finance (DeFi). We’ll discuss how these digital innovations are transforming global financial systems and fueling speculative behaviors. Additionally, we will highlight the specific risks these technologies pose for individuals vulnerable to problem gambling, review studies linking these activities to gambling disorders, and provide guidance on identifying individuals whose behaviors may indicate gambling-related issues. The goal of the presentation is to inform, equip, and empower attendees to navigate this complex intersection of technology, finance, and addiction.
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Glenn Yamagata
Glenn Yamagata has more than 26 years of experience in leveraging data to inform public policy and help companies effectively manage and utilize their data assets. He has spent the last 8 years working on problem gambling issues and has co-authored more than 15 presentations, reports, and papers. He has an MPhil. in Economics and an MA in Statistics from Yale University. He is the Executive Director of the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling and is on the Board of Directors of Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery, Inc.
