The Wide World of Sports Gambling

Consistently, there are more creative and fast paced forms of entertainment to help people escape, hope, or adjust to the stress of life. Whether finding it through substance, technology or a variety of other methods, individuals are becoming more daring, tech savvy and tech dependent. Two areas that have seen explosive growth exists in the world of daily fantasy sports contests and the emergence of legalized sports gambling.

With the advent and expansion of these skill-based forms of entertainment, individuals have access to information and opportunities to wager 24/7. This workshop will explore the psychological aspects and gambling-like mechanics common to daily fantasy sports contests while looking at emerging trends and future considerations in sports gambling.

Presenter:

Daniel J. Trolaro, MS

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Increase their understanding of emerging trends in gaming, daily fantasy sports and other forms of sports related wagering
Discuss the overlap that exists between gaming and gambling
Identify resources that are available and possess the ability to share information with those who may be seeking assistance

Continuing Education

This live program has been approved by the PA Certification Board for 1.0 hours of continuing education credit

Cost for PA Cert Board CEs – No Cost

All attendees will receive 1.0 hours of national gambling certification credit upon completion of the live webinar

Cost for National Gambling Certification CEs – No Cost

NASW-PA Chapter is a co-sponsor of this workshop. 1 CEs will be awarded for completion of this course. NASW has been designated as a pre-approved provider of professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36), Marriage and Family Therapist (Section 48.36) and Professional Counselors (Section 49.36) by the PA State Board of Social Workers, Marriage & Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.

Cost for NASW-PA CEs – $15 – member / $25 – non-member

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