NY Council on Problem Gambling

What NY Council on Problem Gambling does

New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) is a not-for-profit independent corporation founded in 1995 and headquartered in Albany, NY, with approximately 30 employees. It is the OASAS-designated primary training and credentialing organization for problem gambling treatment providers in New York State, operating a statewide network of Regional Problem Gambling Resource Centers (PGRCs) and maintaining a neutral stance on gambling while advocating for support services. Its mission centers on increasing public awareness of problem and disordered gambling, training clinicians and educators, and connecting affected individuals and families to treatment resources, including the 24/7 NYS OASAS HOPEline (1-877-846-7369).

NYCPG's core product is the NYCPG Online Training Center (nycpg.dialogedu.com), a learning management system that delivers self-paced courses, live webinars, and certification tracking. The curriculum spans the OASAS-approved 60-hour Problem Gambling Treatment Specialist Training, the 30-hour CPP-G Certificate Program, prevention training for educators, and introductory responsible-gambling courses for casino and video gaming facility employees. Clinician support is delivered through free statewide clinical supervision sessions (Zoom and in-person). Public-facing sub-brands such as KnowTheOdds, Talk2Kids, You Decide NY, and Mind Ride extend the portfolio into consumer awareness, parental education, gambling-brain neuroscience, and youth risk prevention. Marketing channels include the nyproblemgambling.org website, email newsletters, YouTube (youtube.com/nygambling), the annual Albany conference, and recurring observances such as Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) and Gambling Disorder Screening Day.

The business model is overwhelmingly government-funded: NYS OASAS provides the primary operational appropriation, supplemented by a freemium pricing structure in which most training is free for NYS residents and modest course fees ($25-$80) are charged for select advanced courses and non-resident participants. Strategic partners include OASAS, the NYS Gaming Commission, the Regional Problem Gambling Resource Centers (which operate as NYCPG programs), CADCA, and informal referral relationships with Gamblers Anonymous and GAM-ANON. Revenue is concentrated, customer segments are horizontal (treatment providers, educators, gaming-industry employees, general public), and the competitive moat derives primarily from its regulatory designation rather than proprietary technology.

Name

NY Council on Problem Gambling

Legal name

New York Council on Problem Gambling

Website

https://nyproblemgambling.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NYCPG is a NYS OASAS-designated nonprofit that delivers problem gambling training, clinical supervision, and public-awareness resources to treatment providers, educators, gaming employees, and affected families across New York State through its online LMS and a network of Regional Resource Centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Services and Prevention Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Educational Support Services (611710), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

iGaming Platform Providers (Turnkey/Casino & Sportsbook Platforms) (MPAEAKAA)

Keywords

• Problem gambling prevention
• Gambling disorder treatment
• Addiction training services
• Responsible gambling education
• Continuing education credits

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: NYCPG is funded by the New York State Office of Addiction Supports and Services (OASAS), which provides the primary operational funding for the organization's activities including training, awareness campaigns, and resource development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NYCPG delivers OASAS-approved professional training, clinical supervision, and continuing education for problem gambling treatment providers, educators, and gaming industry employees via its online training center (nycpg.dialogedu.com). It also operates public awareness campaigns, screening tools, and resource hubs (KnowTheOdds, Talk2Kids, Mind Ride, You Decide NY) across New York State, funded primarily by the NYS Office of Addiction Supports and Services (OASAS).

Product overview

NY Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to increasing public awareness about problem gambling and advocating for support services. The organization operates primarily as a training and education provider, offering its core NYCPG Online Training Center (a learning management system) alongside structured training programs including Clinical Supervision, Problem Gambling Treatment Specialist Training (60 hours), CPP-G 30 Hour Certificate Program, and specialized trainings for educators and gaming employees. The organization also provides public education resources including KnowTheOdds, Talk2Kids, Mind Ride, You Decide NY, and annual events such as the NYCPG Annual Conference, Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM), and Recovery Month. The portfolio includes gambling disorder screening tools, the NYRGHUB.org resource hub, and 24/7 support through the OASAS HOPEline.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• You Decide NY: A resource initiative focused on gambling awareness.
• Talk2Kids
• KnowTheOdds
• Mind Ride

Products and services

• NYCPG Online Training Center A learning management system offering self-paced courses, live webinars, clinical supervision registration, and certification tracking for counselors, educators, and gaming employees seeking problem gambling training.
• Clinical Supervision Free statewide clinical supervision for Problem Gambling Treatment Providers in New York, offering case conferencing and professional support via monthly Zoom calls and regional in-person sessions.
• CPP-G 30 Hour Certificate Program Self-paced certification covering gambling venues, problem gambling education, special populations, cultural competency, and public policy for the CPP-G credential.
• Problem Gambling Treatment Specialist Training (OASAS 60 hours) Comprehensive 60-hour OASAS-approved training providing the knowledge required to treat problem gamblers and their families, including screening, assessment, and treatment approaches.
• Problem Gambling Clinician Training Courses Training courses including The Application of Treatment Essentials for Problem Gambling (14 hours), A Primer on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and A Primer on Motivational Interviewing for clinicians.
• Problem Gambling Training for NY Commercial Casino Employees Introductory online training for casino employees on problem gambling awareness, responsible gambling practices, and intervention strategies.
• Problem Gambling Training for NY Video Gaming Facility Employees Basic introduction to problem gambling and responsible gambling practices for video lottery terminal facility employees.
• Problem Gambling Prevention Trainings for Educators Prevention-focused training series for educators covering Problem Gambling 101 (8.5 hours), Prevention Training (8 hours), and courses on adolescent and college youth gambling impacts.
• Problem/Compulsive Gambling Prevention Specialist Training (30 Hours) OASAS-approved training required for gambling prevention specialty designation, covering knowledge, special populations, and public policy.
• KnowTheOdds Online information center providing ebooks, interactive infographics, PSAs, and blog posts about problem gambling awareness and recovery resources for New Yorkers.
• Talk2Kids Resource hub providing information and downloadable materials for parents to discuss gaming and gambling risks with children to prevent underage gambling.
• Mind Ride Educational resource explaining how the brain reacts to gambling and the neurological effects of problem gambling on brain development.
• NYCPG Annual Conference Annual professional conference in Albany, NY bringing together practitioners, community leaders, and stakeholders to discuss problem gambling prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clinical supervision provided free to all NYS treatment providers
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• NYS Office of Addiction Supports and Services (OASAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYCPG receives primary funding from OASAS and serves as the designated training provider for OASAS-approved continuing education in problem gambling treatment. OASAS credentials (CASAC, CPP, CPS) are fulfilled through NYCPG training programs.
• NYS Gaming CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with the Gaming Commission on Problem Gambling Awareness Month initiatives and responsible gambling initiatives across NYS gaming facilities.
• Regional Problem Gambling Resource Centers (PGRCs)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNYCPG oversees a network of Regional Problem Gambling Resource Centers across NYS that provide localized training, outreach, and treatment connections. PGRCs operate as programs of NYCPG.
• Gamblers AnonymousminorOthersNYCPG refers individuals to Gamblers Anonymous 12-step program as part of recovery resources. No formal partnership agreement; referral relationship.
• GAM-ANONminorOthersNYCPG refers family members and loved ones of problem gamblers to GAM-ANON support groups. No formal partnership; referral relationship.
• CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNYCPG partnered with CADCA to develop a four-module training for citizens, leaders, and professionals on preventing underage and problem gambling in their communities.
• KnowTheOddsmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerNYCPG manages KnowTheOdds.org, a comprehensive problem gambling information center providing ebooks, infographics, PSAs, and a support directory for NYS residents.
• Talk2KidsmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerNYCPG operates Talk2Kids program providing resources for parents to discuss gaming and gambling risks with children, addressing the blurring line between gaming and gambling.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BeGambleAware (UK): UK-based responsible-gambling charity funded by the gambling industry to deliver public education, treatment signposting, and research. Provides a useful international analog for NYCPG's awareness, education, and referral functions.
• Responsible Gambling Council (Canada): Established Canadian non-profit focused on responsible-gambling research, prevention, and operator-facing responsible-gambling certification (RG Check). Comparable mission to NYCPG but with a broader industry-facing program portfolio and cross-provincial scope.

Direct peers

• Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling: State-level non-profit providing problem gambling education, prevention, and treatment-provider training in Connecticut. Closely mirrors NYCPG's scope, funding model (state-supported), and service mix in an adjacent Northeast jurisdiction.
• Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling: Massachusetts state council delivering gambling-specific training, helpline, and prevention resources. Operates the same playbook as NYCPG — state-funded training, helpline referrals, public awareness — in a neighboring state with legalized gambling.
• National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG): National umbrella organization for problem gambling awareness, advocacy, and the 1-800-GAMBLER helpline. Directly comparable mission, training programs, and constituency as NYCPG's national-level counterpart, though operating at federal scale rather than NYS-only.
• California Council on Problem Gambling: California state affiliate providing problem gambling helpline, training, and provider resources. Closely analogous to NYCPG in mission and service mix, but serving a much larger and more diverse population base.

Others

• Gamblers Anonymous: International 12-step fellowship for individuals with gambling problems. Functions as a referral destination for NYCPG and as a parallel recovery resource; not a training provider, but directly intersects with NYCPG's treatment pathway.
• NY State Office of Addiction Supports and Services (OASAS): NYCPG's primary funder and the regulator of addiction-services credentials. Operates the HOPEline and sets training/credentialing standards that NYCPG delivers against; not a competitor but a defining ecosystem partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/nygambling
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ny-council-on-problem-gambling

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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