Webinar: Monitoring and Staying Current on Sports Gambling Issues

Date: April 9, 2025     Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Cost: $15.00     CEU Hours: 1.5

The sports gambling landscape has undergone significant transformation, particularly with the proliferation of online platforms and mobile apps that allow for 24/7 access to betting. The surge in gambling promotions during televised sports events, combined with the growth of casino “sports books,” has normalized betting behavior for many, potentially leading to an increase in problem gambling cases. This webinar highlights the importance of staying updated on these trends, emphasizing the role of technology, regulation, and promotional strategies in shaping modern gambling habits.

The webinar’s objectives are to help professionals recognize and respond to emerging risks in sports gambling by utilizing the T.I.P.S. Tracking framework. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how to monitor changes in gambling patterns, analyze new betting technologies, and assess how marketing practices contribute to compulsive gambling behaviors. Additionally, participants be invited to share observations, e.g. visiting sports books,  and incorporating real-world observations into their professional practice.

Course Objectives:
1) Participants will look at why monitoring trends in sports gambling is critical for compulsive gambling professionals.
2) Participants will be given an in-depth look at current sports gambling trends.
3) Participants will learn practical ways to use T.I.P.S. (Trends, Innovations, Paradigm Shifts) tracking for monitoring sports gambling trends, such as identifying which technologies and innovations to prioritize in a professional setting.

Presenter Biography
James W. Schreier, Ph.D., SPHR is a management, human resource, and leadership consultant with extensive teaching and consulting experience in a variety of industries. For ten years, he was one of the nation’s top instructors for the Society for Human Resources Certification Preparation Program. He has completed a Certification of Intensive Training in Treatment of Compulsive Gambling and has led explorations on the implications of gambling with a variety of foci, including internet gambling, youth, and sports gambling. He served as the Director of Training for a Native American casino for seven years.