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:
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How everyday thoughts, decisions, and events are being reframed as bettable moments
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The psychological and social mechanisms that make these platforms so compelling
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The financial and behavioral risks associated with this growing trend
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Practical strategies for recognizing, reducing, and mitigating related harms
Time Frame
Webinar aired on 11/13/2025.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 Executive Director of the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling. He is a trained economist and data scientist with Problem Gambling Solutions, Inc., and has nearly a decade of experience working in the problem gambling field. Glenn holds an MPhil in Economics and an MA in Statistics from Yale University. His work focuses on applying data-driven approaches to advance prevention, treatment, and policy related to problem gambling.
Instructor Jeff Marotta
Jeff Marotta, PhD, ICGC-II is an internationally recognized expert in problem gambling service development, with more than 100 publications and national presentations. He brings extensive experience as a clinical associate professor, researcher, internationally certified gambling counselor, and state administrator. Dr. Marotta’s work integrates research, clinical practice, and policy to advance effective problem gambling prevention and treatment services.
Instructor Andi Dassopoulos
Andi Dassopoulos, PhD candidate, is the Research Director of the Oregon Research Center and Project Manager for the Nevada Problem Gambling Study at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has over ten years of experience in problem gambling research and program evaluation, with a focus on advancing evidence-based approaches to prevention, treatment, and policy.
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