Beyond the Bet: Supporting Youth in Today's Gambling Culture
Join us for a one-day event focused on understanding the growing impact of gambling on the youth of our community. As gambling becomes increasingly visible through sports betting, gaming, social media, and online platforms, it is more important than ever for communities to recognize the warning signs, understand the risks, and learn how to support youth in healthy and informed ways.
Beyond the Bet: Supporting Youth in Today’s Gambling Culture will provide practical tools, engaging discussions, and valuable resources designed to raise awareness and strengthen prevention efforts. Attendees will hear from experts and community voices on current trends in youth gambling, mental health impacts, prevention strategies, and ways families, schools, and communities can work together to support young people in our community.
Whether you are a parent, educator, school social worker, counselor, healthcare provider, community advocate, or simply interested in learning more, this event offers an opportunity to connect, learn, and take action.
Attendees Will:
Gain a better understanding of today’s gambling landscape and its impact on youth Learn to recognize warning signs and risk factors associated with problem gambling
Explore prevention, education, and early intervention strategies Discover local and statewide resources available to youth and families
Engage in meaningful conversations with professionals and community members committed to youth wellness
Network with like-minded professionals and community focused individuals
Breakfast, lunch, and conference materials will be provided. We invite you to join us for a day of learning, collaboration, and community engagement as we work together to support youth in today’s evolving gambling culture.
Who Should Attend:
This conference is ideal for counselors, social workers, community leaders, mental health professionals, researchers, and advocates who are passionate about addressing problem gambling and its impact on individuals and communities.
Date: July 31st, 2026
Time: 8:30 am Registration Opens, 9:00 am Opening Session and 4:00 pm Closing Session with Post Conference Activities after!
Location: Cantigny Park 1 S, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
Beyond the Bet: Supporting Youth in Today’s Gambling Culture will provide practical tools, engaging discussions, and valuable resources designed to raise awareness and strengthen prevention efforts. Attendees will hear from experts and community voices on current trends in youth gambling, mental health impacts, prevention strategies, and ways families, schools, and communities can work together to support young people in our community.
Whether you are a parent, educator, school social worker, counselor, healthcare provider, community advocate, or simply interested in learning more, this event offers an opportunity to connect, learn, and take action.
Attendees Will:
Gain a better understanding of today’s gambling landscape and its impact on youth Learn to recognize warning signs and risk factors associated with problem gambling
Explore prevention, education, and early intervention strategies Discover local and statewide resources available to youth and families
Engage in meaningful conversations with professionals and community members committed to youth wellness
Network with like-minded professionals and community focused individuals
Breakfast, lunch, and conference materials will be provided. We invite you to join us for a day of learning, collaboration, and community engagement as we work together to support youth in today’s evolving gambling culture.
Who Should Attend:
This conference is ideal for counselors, social workers, community leaders, mental health professionals, researchers, and advocates who are passionate about addressing problem gambling and its impact on individuals and communities.
Date: July 31st, 2026
Time: 8:30 am Registration Opens, 9:00 am Opening Session and 4:00 pm Closing Session with Post Conference Activities after!
Location: Cantigny Park 1 S, 151 Winfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189
Where is it happening?
Cantigny Park, Wheaton Il, Naperville, Illinois, United States
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Host or PublisherIllinois Council on Problem Gambling
