Gamblification: Non-traditional Betting Platforms Webinar

Free OHA PGS Webinar

Gamblification: The Rise of Non-traditional Betting Platforms

Description

From predicting celebrity breakups to wagering on tomorrow’s weather, today’s betting platforms turn ordinary moments into potential gambling opportunities. This webinar explores how these platforms blur the line between simply observing life and participating in it—transforming curiosity into constant chances to bet. Join us for an engaging session that unpacks:

How everyday thoughts, decisions, and events are being reframed as bettable moments
The psychological and social mechanisms that make these platforms so compelling
The financial and behavioral risks associated with this growing trend
Practical strategies for recognizing, reducing, and mitigating related harms

Time Frame

Webinar aired on 11/13/2025.

The webinar recording will remain online indefinitely for participants to review and for everyone else to access and learn from. Continuing Education (CE) hours are not available for this recording.

Continuing Education Hours

This webinar recording is not accredited for Continuing Education (CE) hours.

Target Audience

Open to all. Of special interest to mental health, addiction, and problem gambling treatment providers.

Whether you work in prevention, treatment, policy, research, or are simply curious about emerging gambling behaviors, this webinar provides timely insights into a rapidly evolving landscape.
Originally presented at the National Council on Problem Gambling’s National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gaming (Summer 2025, Columbus, OH)—where it drew exceptional engagement—this webinar is now available to a wider audience.

Presenters

Instructor Glenn Yamagata

Glenn Yamagata, MPhil is a trained economist and data scientist at PGS, Inc. Glenn has been working in the field of problem gambling for the last 8 years. He has an MPhil in Economics and MA in Statistics from Yale University.

Instructor Jeff Marotta

Dr. Jeff Marotta, Ph.D., ICGC-II is an internationally known expert in the area of problem gambling service development, with over 100 publications and national presentations. Dr. Marotta brings a unique knowledge and skill set to PGS from his experience as a Clinical Associate Professor and researcher, an Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor-II, and a state administrator.

Instructor Andi Dassopoulos

Andi Dassopoulos is the Research Director of the Oregon Research Center and the Project Manager for the Nevada Problem Gambling Study at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas where she is also a Ph.D. candidate in sociology. She has over ten years experience in problem gambling research and program evaluation.