The document summarizes the agenda and notes from a webinar on problem gambling prevention. It discusses updates on prevention work plans and materials, feedback on a parent/educator brochure, provider successes and challenges with outreach, and wraps up by announcing the next webinar meeting in August.

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PGS Prevention Monthly Connect
Webinar
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June 5, 2015
Problem Gambling Prevention

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Agenda
10:00 – 10:10 - Introductions/Roll Call
10:10 – 10:30 - AMH Update
10:25 – 10:40 - Parenting/Educator Brochure
10:40 – 10:55 - Success and Challenges
10:55 – 11:00 - Wrap Up: Items for Next Meeting

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AMH Update
PGS Work plan under development.
Lottery Update: Initial contact regarding the “Holiday Scratch-Off” campaign. Requested
that we be involved and have access to materials to have the campaign be state-wide. We
currently have a partner meeting with the Lottery every other month and are striving to
keep a open collaborative relationship. Great opportunity to talk together explore areas for
stronger collaboration.
New Materials – We have requested that the posters from the Lottery be two-sided. So
new orders will have the poster be two-sided. (Can you spot the problem gambler and
There is hope)
We have created a work group to work on the environmental scan process and will be
setting up a meeting in the near future. Thank you for all who participated at the summit in
the discussion and the volunteers
OPDS Webinars– We have conducted 3 webinars on “Familiarizing Yourself with the
Terminology” for the new system, and have the “Plan Development” webinar scheduled for
Tuesday, June 9th
at 10:00. Please let me know if you have not received the information.
You do need to register for the webinar.
OPDS Regional Trainings will be conducted in the last week of July and first couple
weeks of August. As soon as locations and dates are confirmed we will send out a
registration.

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AMH Update
SE 80 Language Correction
1. Service Description
a…….
(1) Outreach aimed at increasing general public awareness of problem
gambling (this is differentiated from treatment specific outreach which is
covered by A&D 81) and includes all populations of the general
public); and

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AMH Update

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AMH Update
Oregonpgs.org
The current website is basically a launching point for more content.
We need YOUR content!
Please provide us your feedback on design and any technical
problems to: Julie.Hynes@co.lane.or.us
Provide content for the web page to:
Treatment related resources: Greta.l.coe@state.or.us
Prevention related resources: Roxann.r.jones@state.or.us

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29th
National Conference on Problem Gambling
New Challenges – Creative Solutions
July 8-9 Pre-Conference
 July 10-11 Conference
 Baltimore, Maryland
 Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor
www.ncpgambling.org/conference

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Talking with Kids About
Online Gaming and Gambling
(DRAFT v5/19/15)
Odds are your kids go online and play video games.
Most young people have access to computers and
online games, if not at home, then at friends'
houses and possibly at school. As a parent or
guardian, it’s important to understand what the risks
are and how to help your child navigate the online
gaming and gambling world.

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Social Gaming & Gambling
Social gaming commonly refers to playing games as a way of social
interaction, as opposed to playing games in solitude. Social games
account for nearly as 50% of the video game market with social casino
games being one of the top-grossing categories
One of the three most popular games on Facebook is a version of Texas
Hold’ Em poker, in which players bet play money. However, developers
look for ways to turn those “free game only” players into paying
customers. The proliferation of online casino style social gaming is so
new that we don’t fully understand what impact it will have on our youth;
are we trivializing the dangers of gambling by putting it into a playful
environment and luring youth into internet gambling?
For more information on social gaming and gambling check out the UK
Gambling Commission report:
http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/pdf/Social-gaming---January-
2015.pdf

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Online Gaming Tips for Parents
“If the Internet were all bad, we could treat this like smoking or drug use and just
say don’t do it. The challenge is for parents to find a way to actually mediate the
usage so children get the good aspects of it without the bad.”
Dimitri Christakis, M.D., FAAP, a member of the American Academy of
Pediatrics’ Council on Communications and Media Executive Committee.
•Limit the amount of time children spend online while differentiating between
uses that are school-related vs. entertainment.
•Restrict online access to areas where you can easily monitor what your child is
doing.
•Learn and use parental controls on gaming devises in your home, including
smart phones, smart TVs, computers, tablets, and gaming systems. Learn how
to turn on filters that can block sites with specific types of content including
nudity, violence, and gambling.
•Regardless of the limits you set or the tools you use, talk to your kids about
them.

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Talk to Your Kids
Parental controls are a great tool, but they’re no substitute for talking to your kids
about:
•What games and apps they are playing or using
•What your family has decided is okay. Are there limits on what they can play, or
when and how long they can play?
•Who it’s okay to play games with online
•Why it’s important not to share personal information, like their address, school,
or plans for the weekend
•How to deal with inappropriate online behavior by another player.
Another good idea: keep your computer or game system in a common area. That
opens the door to ask questions and have conversations on the spot.
For more, check out the Entertainment Software Rating Board’s Family
Discussion Guide at esrb.org and National Cyber Security Alliance’s Tips For
Parents at staysafeonline.org

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Adolescents and Gambling
Based on the most recent adolescent gambling prevalence study in Oregon, six
in ten Oregon adolescents (63%) have gambled at some time in their lives with
nearly 6% reporting some gambling related difficulties. Adolescents that
gambled weekly also reported higher rates of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana
use. When you talk to your kids about healthy choices, include gambling in those
conversations.
Where Can You Go for Help?
If your child’s gambling or their Internet use is compulsive, interferes with daily
activity, and causes mood swings or agitation, talk to your child’s school
counselor. They can assess the problem and make referrals.
If you are worried that your child is impacted by a family members gambling or
someone you know may be having a gambling problem, funds from the Oregon
Lottery support no-cost professional problem gambling treatment to Oregon
residents. Learn more this service at OPGS.org or call the Oregon Problem
Gambling Helpline at 1.877.MY.LIMIT

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Feedback on Parent/Educator Flyer
Condense the information, shorter (some duplication)
Bulleted format
Define Social Gaming (concern about social vs solitude gaming)
Reading level needs to be lower
Move Why This is Important forward
Look at on-line gaming tips
Less is more
Keep generic and provide links to websites for additional information
Data in graphics not text
Include mobile access
UK link not parent friendly
Maybe a couple different versions
Please feel free to send Roxann any other feedback at:
roxann.r.jones@state.or.us

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Providers Successes and Challenges
 Shannon -Coos County working on local brochure
Lisa - Marion County made contact with local senior center and has
been invited to present to “Grandparents raising Grandkids” group
Kim – Cascadia presenting every 4 months to DUII groups problem
gambling education. Great discussions.
Kelly – Benton County expanding on environmental scan discussion
and looking at needs/gaps for education with retailers. Working with
tobacco prevention on how to include information in local retail
trainings, and if information is still viable or needs to be updated. Also
needs some assistance with suggestions/ideas for billboard in their
community.
Julie- Lane County had a challenge that their Disordered Gambling
Training had low attendance (10), when in the past has been up to 25
participants. Wondering if how training is marketed, Disordered
Gambling vs. Problem Gambling had impact and time
of year.

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Providers Successes and Challenges
 Jennifer – Lincoln County movie theater campaign has launched.
Advertising company provided them a great deal able to run 2 x longer
than they had planned.
Emily- Jackson County has developed a billboard partnering with
their local Life Art youth group (suicide prevention) for development
while working with an artist. They will have 3 billboard locations in the
community. Emily will share her billboard artwork as a resource.
DeeAnne- Union County working with radio and theatre ads also
(another great partnership in her community getting 2 for 1). They also
have a lease on a billboard in their community and would be interested
in seeing what others have utilized in their communities.

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 Wrap Up
- Agenda Items – email to Roxann
- No July PGS Monthly Connect Call
- Next PGS Monthly Connect Webinar
8/7/15 10:00am – 11:00 am