2019 ANNUAL REPORT - ICRG

2019 ANNUAL REPORT

Gambling is a worldwide phenomenon and since its founding in 1996, this organization launched a field of study to

explore gambling disorder and has funded some of the most important research in the US and around the world.

The organization was originally named the National Center for Responsible Gaming, however, in 2020, reflecting

on the impact of the organization’s global footprint, the NCRG leadership announced a new name: The International

Center for Responsible Gaming.

Since 1996, the ICRG has successfully established a rigorous and thriving field of study designed to further our

mission of helping individuals and families affected by gambling disorder through first-class research and evidence-

based education programs.

ContentsCultivating the Next Generation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

ICRG Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Letter from Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

AGEM-AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2019 ICRG Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2019 Conference Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Building the Knowledge Base: ICRG Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

2019 ICRG Research Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Scientific Advisory Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Peer Review Panel Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

ICRG-funded Publication Released in 2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Education and Outreach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

20th Annual ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction . . . . . 12

20th Annual ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction Planning Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Ensuring the Integrity of NCRG-funded Research . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Audited 2019 Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

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Cultivating the Next Generation

In 2019, the International Center for Responsible Gaming

(formerly the National Center for Responsible Gaming) continued

its commitment to cultivating the next generation of gambling

researchers. For the first time, the ICRG awarded Dissertation Grants

to aid pre-doctoral students in the completion of their dissertation

projects. Topics included motivational messaging to engage at-risk

gamblers in an online assessment; the effectiveness of face-to-face

treatments for gambling disorder; and social isolation, drug use and

gambling problems among 10- to 17-year-olds.

Seed Grants also continued to be an important funding mechanism

for young investigators. Grants awarded in 2019 included a rat study

of risky decision-making and an exploration of gambling problems

among homeless veterans.

The annual poster session at the 20th anniversary Conference on Gambling and Addiction was

dominated by post and pre-doctoral students. The 22 posters demonstrated the vitality of the field and

the wide-ranging interests of the young investigators interested in gambling issues.

ICRG efforts to nourish the pipeline of tomorrow’s researchers would not be possible without the ICRG

donors, our many partner organizations and the scientists who work on ICRG-funded grants and serve

on peer review panels and the Scientific Advisory Board.

On behalf of the ICRG Board of Directors, we want to express our appreciation to all who helped ICRG

continue the search for knowledge that will address the needs of individuals and families affected by

gambling disorder.

Sincerely,

Alan M. FeldmanChairman of the National Center for Responsible Gaming


BOARD OF DIRECTORS Maria-Christina AnnaloroDirector of Government Relations and Responsible GamingLas Vegas Sands Corp.

Bo Bernhard, PhDExecutive Director, International Gaming InstituteProfessor, William F. Harrah College of Hotel AdministrationPhilip G. Satre Chair of Gaming StudiesUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas

Anthony CabotDistinguished Fellow in Gaming LawUNLV Boyd School of Law

Jonathan S. HalkyardPresident and CEOExtended Stay America Hotels

Dean HestermannDirector, Issues Management and Strategic CommunicationsCaesars Entertainment

Mark LipparelliFounderGioco Ventures LLC

Kathleen M. Scanlan

Katherine Spilde, PhD, MBAEndowed Chair, Sycuan Institute on Tribal GamingProfessorL. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism ManagementSan Diego State University

Mark Vander LindenDirector of Research and Responsible GamingMassachusetts Gaming Commission

Andrew ZarnettManaging Director, Head of GamingInvestment Banking at Jeffries

2019 ICRG Board of Directors

OFFICERSPRESIDENT Phil Satre ChairmanWynn Resorts Ltd.

CHAIRMAN Alan M. FeldmanDistinguished Fellow in Responsible GamingUNLV International Gaming Institute

SECRETARY AND TREASURER Christine ReillySenior Research DirectorInternational Center for Responsible Gaming


2019 saw a considerable

amount of energy

devoted to launching various sports

wagering initiatives across the

country following the US Supreme

Court decision overturning the

Professional and Amateur Sports

Protection Act (PASPA). State

governments and stakeholders

in the gaming industry began

putting the laws, regulations and

operating policies in place to create

opportunities for this new gaming

market segment. The ICRG also began putting in place provision to

support research in this form of legal gambling.

The ICRG Fund to Support Research on Sports Wagering was

launched with the generous founding donations from the American

Gaming Association and MGM Resorts International. Others

supported the Fund as well, most significantly coming from firms

that had either not previously supported research in gaming or in

particular supporting ICRG. William Hill, GVC Holdings, NASCAR,

PGA Tour and Hard Rock International all became new ICRG

supporters with gifts to this Fund. IGT also provided support. With

this new resource, ICRG will be able to continue its leadership role

with research on gambling disorder.

The American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Association of

Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) once again in 2019

hosted a very successful Golf Classic which continues to provide

much appreciated support for the ICRG’s research and education

programs.

Sincerely,

Russell A. Sanna, PhD Executive Director

Expanding Support for ICRG

ICRG Staff Russell A. Sanna, PhDExecutive Director

Christine ReillySenior Research Director

Shayna Adams, MPHProgram Officer

Lisa CohenOffice Manager

The ICRG is headquartered at 900 Cummings Center, Suite 321-U, Beverly, MA 01915

978.338.6610


The AGEM/AGA Golf Classic Presented by JCM Global eclipsed a major milestone at its 21st annual

event. Thanks to a generous push by event sponsors and players, the Golf Classic has raised

more than $2 million in support of the ICRG.

The 21st Golf Classic took place May 7 at the award-winning Cascata Golf Club in Boulder City, NV. A

total of 144 players from across the gaming industry spectrum and from across the U.S. participated.

The global gaming industry also supported the ICRG as event sponsors. Major sponsors included

the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM), the American Gaming Association

(AGA), JCM Global, Konami, Las Vegas Sands Corporation and Scientific Games. Other sponsors

included Caesars Entertainment, Aristocrat, ICE Totally Gaming, Global Gaming Expo, Indian Gaming

Tradeshow & Convention, GGB Magazine, South Point Hotel Casino Spa, Interblock, HK, IGT, Catapult

Global, Patriot Gaming and Gary Platt.

Golf Classic2019 AGEM-AGA

Presented by JCM Global


$100,000 - 199,000

JCM Global

Caesars Entertainment

Thanks to the generous support of gaming operators and gaming-related manufacturers and businesses. The following companies were contributors to the ICRG in 2019.

$300,000+

MGM Resorts International*

2019 ICRG Annual Donors

SPONSORS $10,000 - 49,000

Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Everi

IGT

Konami Gaming

Las Vegas Sands

NASCAR Digital Media

PGA Tour

The Stars Group

OTHER CONTRIBUTORS Action Gaming

Delaware North

Imperial Pacific

Novomatic America

Zenergy Systems

MEMBERS

Arizona Lottery

Indiana Lottery

Maryland Lottery

Montana Lottery

Oregon State Lottery

Virginia Lottery

INDIVIDUALS Alan Feldman

Russell Sanna, PhD

Kathleen Scanlan

Steve Scuderi

$50,000 - 99,000

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.

Boyd Gaming Corporation

Carnival Corporation

GVC Corporate Services

Rush Street Gaming

William Hill US


2019 Conference Sponsors

Special thanks to our host sponsor, Las Vegas Sands Corp.

PLATINUM

GOLD

SILVER

BRONZE

Thanks also to Global Gaming Expo and

the American Gaming Association for their support of the conference.


Seed Grant: “Participatory Design of Interactive Persuasive Gambling Awareness: Enabling Gambling-Centered Innovation”Principal Investigator: Raian Ali, PhD, Bournemouth UniversityAwarded $34,488Aim: Make a first utilization of the platform developed via the EROGamb project and provide gambler-led designs and also design principles of interactive, persuasive messages and forms which use gambling data for the purpose of making the gambling experience more in control.

Seed Grant: “Overlapping Neurobiological Mechanisms Contributing to Cue-driven Reward-seeking Behavior and Risky Decision-making”Principal Investigator: Sara Morrison, PhD, University of PittsburghAwarded $34,500 Aim: This rat study will test the hypotheses that sign-tracking (ST) and risky decision-making engage overlapping brain circuitry and that individuals that tend toward ST will be more likely to make high-risk, high-reward choices, even when such choices are maladaptive.

Seed Grant: “At-Risk Problem Gambling Clinical Comorbidities and Treatment Engagement among Homeless Veterans”Principal Investigator: Steven D. Shirk, PhD, New England MIRECCAwarded $34,035 Aim: Better understand the clinical profile of homeless veterans and how it relates to problem gambling behavior.

Large Grant: “Developing and Testing a Brief Intervention for Problem Gambling in Credit Counseling”Principal Investigator: Paul G. Sacco, PhD, University of Maryland School of Social WorkAwarded $172,450Aim: Test effectiveness of brief intervention with text messaging in reducing gambling behavior

and improving financial well being among credit counseling clients.

Large Grant: “Don’t Go There: A Geospatial mHealth App for Gambling Disorder”Principal Investigator: Jeremiah Weinstock, PhD, Saint Louis UniversityAwarded $172,354 Aim: Develop and test efficacy of a novel mHealth app that will capitalize on smartphones’ global positioning software that recognizes a user’s location; in this case, a favorite gambling location.

Dissertation Grant: “Characterization of mPFC Subregions in Response Execution and Inhibition”Principal Investigator: Jessica Caballero, University of Massachusetts AmherstAwarded $2,000Aim: The aims of this animal study are: 1) Determine PL and IL influence over response execution and inhibition; and 2) determine circuitry mediating the execution and inhibition of reward seeking behaviors.

Dissertation Grant: “Therapeutic Engagement: Can Motivational Messages Engage At-Risk Gamblers in an Online Assessment?”Principal Investigator: Samuel C. Peter, University of MemphisAwarded $800Aim: The primary aim of this dissertation is to test whether static or interactive motivationally-based online messages can result in a higher rate of frequent gamblers completing an online gambling disorder screener when compared to a control message inviting gamblers to take the screener. It is hypothesized that individuals randomly assigned to one of the two motivationally-based approaches will be more likely to complete the problem gambling screener compared to those receiving a control message without motivational content.

Building the Knowledge Base:ICRG Grants Awarded in 2019


Dissertation Grant: “Is More Better? A Meta-Analysis of Dose and Efficacy in Face-to-Face Psychological Treatments for Gambling Disorder”Principal Investigator: Rory A. Pfund, University of MemphisAwarded $395Aim: The specific aim of the proposed study is to determine whether there is a relation between the received dose and therapeutic outcome of face-to-face psychological treatments for gambling disorder. The hypothesis is that there is no relation between the received dose and therapeutic outcome in face-to-face psychological treatments for gambling disorder. That hypothesis will be tested using meta-analysis because it will allow for the quantitative synthesis of results from past studies. Dissertation Grant: “From the Slots to the Bottle: A Mixed Method Study of Addiction Substitution in Gambling Disorder”Principal Investigator: Hyoun S. (Andrew) Kim, University of CalgaryAwarded $2,000Aim: This dissertation aims to examine an understudied, yet important concept known as addiction substitution. Addiction substitution occurs when an individual who recovers from one addiction (e.g., gambling) subsequently increases the use of a secondary addictive behavior (e.g., alcohol). The aim is to address this empirical gap by examining the process of addiction substitution (i.e., how, why) among people who have recovered from gambling.

Dissertation: “Social Isolation, Drug Use and Gambling Problems in 10- to 17-Year-Olds”Principal Investigator: Nathan Smith, University of FloridaAwarded $2,000Aim: The aim of this analysis is to describe the relationship between social isolation, gambling participation and gambling problems in children aged 10-17. This includes providing data on prevalence rates of gambling participation, age of gambling onset, and prevalence of gambling problems. Finally, the study will attempt to address if gambling disorder behaves more similar to socially encouraged addictive behaviors such as alcohol use or more similar to isolationary addictive behaviors such as opioid misuse.

Scientific Advisory Board

The ICRG’s Scientific Advisory Board is composed of leading scientists in addiction and related fields. The board’s responsibility is to ensure the highest standards in the administration of the the ICRG’s competitive research grants program. The volunteer Scientific Advisory Board makes all of the final decisions on grants awarded by the ICRG.

CHAIR Linda B. Cottler, PhD, MPH Associate Dean for Research and Planning College of Public Health and Health Professions Dean’s Professor of Epidemiology College of Public Health and Health Professions University of Florida

BOARD MEMBERS

Tammy Chung, PhD Professor of Psychiatry Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

David C. Hodgins, PhD Professor of Psychology University of Calgary

Miriam Jorgensen, PhD Research Director, Native Nations Institute University of Arizona Research DirectorHarvard Project on American Indian Economic

Development

Gloria Miele, PhD Learning Collaborative Coordinator CA Hub and Spoke MAT Expansion Project UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs

T. Celeste Napier, PhDProfessor of Pharmacology and PsychiatryDirector, Center for Compulsive Behavior

and AddictionRush University Medical College

ICRG RESEARCH CONTINUED


Iris Balodis, PhDAssociate ProfessorMcMaster University

Luke Clark, PhDProfessor in the Department of PsychologyDirector of the Centre for Gambling

ResearchThe University of British Columbia

Brian Hicks, PhDAssociate ProfessorDepartment of PsychiatryUniversity of Michigan

Rani Hoff, PhDProfessor of PsychiatryYale UniversityDirector, Northeast Program

Evaluation CenterDirector, Evaluation Division,

National Center for PTSD

Scott Huettel, PhDProfessor in the Department of Psychology

and Neuroscience and ChairDuke University

Matthew Martens, PhDProfessorAssociate Provost for Academic ProgramsUniversity of Missouri, Columbia

John Monterosso, PhDAssociate Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Southern California

Clayton Neighbors, PhDMoores ProfessorDirector of Social PsychologyDirector of the Social Influences and

Health Behaviors LabUniversity of Houston

Matthew R.Pearson, PhDResearch Associate ProfessorUniversity of New Mexico

Carla Sharp, PhDProfessor of PsychologyUniversity of Houston

Wendy Slutske, PhDCurators’ Distinguished ProfessorUniversity of Missouri, Columbia

Randy Stinchfield, PhDAssociate Director, Center for Adolescent

Substance Abuse ResearchUniversity of Minnesota

Krishna Vaddiparti, PhDResearch Assistant ProfessorDepartment of EpidemiologyUniversity of Florida

Jeremiah Weinstock, PhDAssociate Professor, Clinical ProgramDepartment of PsychologySaint Louis University

Michael J. A. Wohl, PhDProfessor of PsychologyCarleton University

Peer Review Panel MembersTo ensure the highest possible standards in the grants program, the ICRG recruits distinguished researchers in the addiction field to evaluate grant proposals. The following served on ICRG peer review panels in 2019.


ICRG-funded Publications Released in 2019Publication in influential, competitive journals is the hallmark of scientific excellence. Since 1996, ICRG-funded research has produced more than 400 articles in peer-reviewed journals. The following publications of ICRG-funded studies were released in 2019.

Buchanan, T., McMullan, J., Mulhauser, K., Weinstock, J., & Weller, J. (2019). Diurnal cortisol and decision making under risk in problem gambling. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors. 34(1), 218-229

Buchanan, T., McMullin, S., Baxley, C., & Weinstock, J. (2019). Stress and gambling. Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences, 31, 8–12.

Chamberlain, S. R., & Grant, J. (2019). Relationship between quality of life in young adults and impulsivity/compulsivity. Psychiatry Research, 271, 253–258.

Dash, G., Slustke, W., Martin, N. G., Statham, D. J., Agrawal, A., & Lynskey, M. (2019). Big five personality traits and alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and gambling disorder comorbidity. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 33(4), 420–429.

Dong, G., Wang, M., Liu, X., Liang, Q., Du, X., & Potenza, M. (2019). Cue-elicited craving–related lentiform activation during gaming deprivation is associated with the emergence of Internet gaming disorder. Addiction Biology, 25(1).



Dong, G., Wang, Z., Wang, Y., Du, X., & Potenza, M. (2019). Gender-related functional connectivity and craving during gaming and immediate abstinence during a mandatory break: Implications for development and progression of internet gaming disorder. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, 88(10), 1–10.

Gavriel-Fried, B., Moretta, T., & Potenza, M. (2019a). Associations between recovery capital, spirituality, and DSM-5 symptom improvement in gambling disorder. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 34(1), 209-217.

Gavriel-Fried, B., Moretta, T., & Potenza, M. (2019b). Modeling intrinsic spirituality in gambling disorder. Addiction Research & Theory, 28(3), 204–210.

Gavriel-Fried, B., Moretta, T., & Potenza, M. (2019c). Recovery capital and symptom improvement in gambling disorder: Correlations with spirituality and stressful life events in younger but not older adults. Journal of Gambling Studies, 36(4), 1379-1390.

Gavriel-Fried, B., Moretta, T., & Potenza, M. N. (2019d). Similar roles for recovery capital but not stress in women and men recovering from gambling disorder. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 8(4), 770–779.

Grant, Jennifer, & Grubbs, J. (2019). Gambling with God: The effect of gambling on religious and spiritual struggles. PsyArXiv, 1–32.

Grant, Jon, Isobe, M., & Chamberlain, S. R. (2019). Abnormalities of striatal morphology in gambling disorder and at-risk gambling. CNS Spectrums, 24(6), 609-615.

Grubbs, J., & Chapman, H. (2019). Predicting gambling situations: The roles of impulsivity, substance use, and post traumatic stress. Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, 13.

Grubbs, J., Chapman, H., & Shepherd, K. (2019). Post-traumatic stress and gambling related cognitions: Analyses in inpatient and online samples. Addictive Behaviors, 89, 128–135.

Grubbs, J., & Rosansky, J. (2020). Problem gambling, coping motivations, and positive expectancies: A longitudinal survey study. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors: Journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors, 34(2), 414–419.

Hammond, C. J., Shirk, S., Foster, D. W., Potenza, M., Kraus, S., Mayes, L., Hoff, R., & Potenza, M. N. (2019). Cannabis use, problem-gambling severity, and psychiatric disorders: Data from the National Epidemiological Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 34(1), 230-241.

King, D., Delfabbro, P., Potenza, M., Demetrovics, Z., Billieux, J., & Brand, M. (2019). Logic, evidence and consensus: Towards a more constructive debate on gaming disorder. The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 53(11), 1047–1049.

King, D., & Potenza, M. (2019). Not playing around: Gaming disorder in the international classification of diseases (ICD-11). Journal of Adolescent Health, 64(1), 5–7.

Kiraly, O., King, D., & Potenza, M. (2019). Ten-item internet gaming disorder test (IGDT-10): Measurement invariance and cross-cultural validation across seven language-based samples. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 33(1), 91–103.

Loo, J., Kraus, S., & Potenza, M. (2019). A systematic review of gambling-related findings from the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 8(4), 625–648.

Mestre-Bach, G., Steward, T., Potenza, M., Granero, R., Fernández-Aranda, F., Mena-Moreno, T., Magana, P., Vintro-Alcaraz, C., Pino-Gutierrez, A., Menchón, J. M., & Jimenez-Murcia, S. (2019). The role of ADHD symptomatology and emotion dysregulation in gambling disorder. Journal of Attention Disorders, EPub.


Reardon, K., Wang, M., Neighbors, C., & Tackett, J. L. (2019). The personality context of adolescent gambling: Better explained by the Big Five or sensation-seeking? Journal of Psychopathology and Behavorial Assessment, 41(1), 69–80.

Richard, J., Potenza, M. N., Ivoska, W., & Derevenskey, J. (2019). The stimulating nature of gambling behaviors: Relationships between stimulant use and gambling among adolescents. Journal of Gambling Behavior, 35(3).

Ronzitti, S., Kraus, S., Hoff, R. A., Clerici, M., & Potenza, M. (2019). Problem-gambling severity, suicidality and DSM-IV Axis I psychiatric disorders. International Journal of Mental Health & Addiction.

Rumpf, H.-J., Potenza, M. N., & Poznyak, V. (2019). Epidemiological challenges in the study of behavorial addictions: A call for high standard methodologies. Current Addiction Reports.

Sacco, P., Jacobson, J., Callahan, C., Hochheimer, M., Imboden, R., & Hyde, D. (2019). Feasability of brief screening for at-risk gambling in consumer credit counseling. Journal of Gambling Studies, 35(4), 1423–1439. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-019-09836-1.

Slustke, W., Gizer, I., & Piasecki, T. M. (2019). Polygenic risk for psychiatric disorders reveal novel clues about the genetics of disordered gambling. Twin Research and Human Research, 22(5), 283-289.

Slustke, W., Piasecki, T. M., Deutsch, A. R., Statham, D. J., & Martin, N. G. (2019). Potential causal influence of neighborhood disadvantage on disordered gambling: Evidence from a multilevel discordant twin design. Clinical Psychological Science, 7(3), 582-596.

Slutske, W. (2019). Genetic and environmental contributions to risk for disordered gambling. Gambling Disorder, 6, 73–100.

Snippe, L., Boffo, M., Stewart, S. H., Dom, G., & Wiers, R. (2019). Innovative treatment approaches in gambling disorder. Gambling Disorder, 195–233.

Su, W., Kiraly, O., Demetrovics, Z., & Potenza, M. (2019). Gender moderates the partial mediation of impulsivity in the relationship between psychiatric distress and problematic online gaming. JMIR Mental Health, 6(3).

Vaccaro, A., & Potenza, M. (2019). Diagnostic and classification considerations regarding gaming disorder: Neurocognitive and neurobiological features. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 10(405).

Whiting, S. W., Hoff, R., Balodis, I. M., & Potenza, M. (2019). An exploratory study of relationships among five-factor personality measures and forms of gambling in adults with and without probable pathological gambling. Journal of Gambling Studies, 35, 915–928.

Zhai, Z. W., Hoff, R., Howell, J., Wampler, J., Krishnan-Sarin, S., & Potenza, M. (2019). Differences in associations between problematic video-gaming, video-gaming duration, and weapon-related and physically violent behaviors in adolescents. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 121, 47–55.

Zhai, Z. W., Hoff, R., Magruder, C., Steinberg, M., Wampler, J., Krishnan-Sarin, S., & Potenza, M. (2019). Weapon-carrying is associated with more permissive gambling attitudes and perceptions and at-risk/problem gambling in adolescents. Journal of Behavioral Addictions, 8(3), 508–521.



Education & Outreach

A ttendees from all over

the world convened in Las Vegas on Oct. 13-14, 2019, to celebrate the

20th anniversary of the Conference on Gambling and Addiction. They explored topics such as the 20th anniversary of the National Gambling Impact Study

Commission; health disparities; gambling court; suicide and gambling; internet

interventions; and eSports and responsible gaming.

20th Anniversary Conference on Gambling and Addiction

ICRG Chairman Alan Feldman (r.) presents Devin Mills with the Outstanding Poster Award for “Global Motivation, basic psychological needs, and problem gambling: Applying the framework of self-determination theory.” The poster session featured 22 presentations at a reception sponsored by the Las Vegas Sands Corp.

Victor Ortiz of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health spoke on a panel analyzing “Health Disparities and Minorities in Gambling and Addiction.”

At the awards luncheon sponsored by MGM Resorts International, the annual Scientific

Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Michael J.A. Wohl, professor of psychology at Carleton University by ICRG chairman Alan Feldman (r.).


20th Annual NCRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction Planning Committee

Thanks to the following individuals for lending their time and expertise to the development of the 20th annual Conference on Gambling and Addiction.

Maria-Christina Annaloro Director of Government Relations

& Responsible Gaming Las Vegas Sands Corporation

Bo Bernhard, PhD Philip G. Satre Chair in Gaming Studies Executive Director International Gaming Institute University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Daniel Blackwood Executive Director The Evolution Group

Bethany Bray, PhD Associate Professor Associate Director for Scientific OutreachCenter for Dissemination and Implementation ScienceUniversity of Illinois at Chicago

Peter Cohen Director, Regulatory Affairs The Agenda Group

Joseph J. Coyne, PhD, LCADC American Psychological Association, Board of Directors American Psychological Association, Council Leadership Team

Stacey Frohnapfel-Hasson, MPA Chief, Problem Gambling Services Ohio Dept. Of Mental Health & Addiction

Jon E. Grant, JD, MD, MPH Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Raymond F Hanbury, PhD, ABPP Chief Psychologist Hackensack Meridian Health System

Dean Hestermann Director, Issues Management and Strategic Communications Caesars Entertainment Corporation

Connie Jones Director of Responsible Gaming Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM)

Linda Marx, LMFT, LCDC Marriage and Family Therapist

Gloria Miele, PhD Learning Collaborative Coordinator CA Hub and Spoke MAT Expansion Project UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs.

Victor Ortiz, MSW Director Problem Gambling Services Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Marc N. Potenza, MD, PhD Professor of Psychiatry, Child Study and Neurobiology Founding Director, Problem Gambling Clinic Yale University School of Medicine

Christine Reilly, MA Senior Research Director National Center for Responsible Gaming

Kathleen M. Scanlan, MA

Steve Scuderi, ADN, RN Registered Nurse Advocate Healthcare of Illinois, Lutheran General Hospital

Katherine Spilde, PhD, MBA Endowed Chair, Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming Professor, School of Hospitality and Tourism Management San Diego State University

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CONTINUED


International Center for Responsible GamingThe ICRG keeps a portion of the funds for education and outreach initiatives, while the bulk of the funds are distributed to research projects as directed by the independent Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and peer-review panels.

Scientific Advisory BoardScientific Advisory Board determines funding priorities and grant mechanisms.

ProposalsProposals are reviewed by independent peer review panels, which are selected by the Senior Research Director without the influence of the ICRG Governing body or the SAB.

Grant ApplicationsGrant applicants submit proposals to ICRG.

EvaluationsPeer review panel evaluations are submitted to the Scientific Advisory Board.

Scientific Advisory BoardNeither donors nor the ICRG Governing Board have influence over funding decisions. This is the sole responsibility of the SAB.

PublicationsGrantees encouraged to publish in peer reviewed journals. No prior review of manuscripts by ICRG entities is allowed.

Funding SourcesGrantees are required to acknowledge source of funding.

Ensuring the Integrity of ICRG Research:THE ICRG FIREWALL

Ensuring the Integrityof ICRG-Funded Research

The following Summary of Financial Position and Statements of Activities are from the 2019 audit, conducted by RSM.

Financial Statements

STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION December 31 2019 2018ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents $ 310,475 $ 1,388,809

Investments 2,451,529 1,135,246

Accounts receivable 99,927 85,787

Grants receivable 1,395,593 1,653,373

Other assets 19,326 16,304

Total assets $ 4,276,850 $ 4,279,619

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS

LIABILITIES

Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 51,182 $ 48,077

Grants payable 928,272 927,918 Refundable advance 64,500 -

Total liabilities 1,043,954 975,995

NET ASSETS

Without donor restrictions 1,515,803 1,590,251

With donor restrictions 1,717,093 1,713,373 Total net assets 3,232,896 3,303,624

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 4,276,850 4,279,619


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CONTINUED

STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES

Year Ended December 31, 2019 2018ACTIVITIES WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS

Revenue and Support

Contributions $493,371 $504,333

Golf tournament 197,000 228,000

Conference 115,595 156,354

Other income 22,887 14,284 Investment income 75,219 6,500

904,072 909,471

Net assets released from restriction 496,730 1,156,000

Total unrestricted revenue and support 1,400,802 2,065,471

Expense

Program services

Research grants program 716,500 480,140

Conference 118,169 141,791

Other programs 38,216 33,460

Total program services 872,885 655,391

Supporting services

Administrative 471,345 304,684

Fund raising 149,816 229,307

Total supporting services 621,161 533,991

Total operating expense 1,494,046 1,189,382

Change in net assets without donor restrictions from operations (93,244) 876,089

Net (loss) gain on investments 18,796 1,000

Change in unrestricted net assets (74,448) 877,089

ACTIVITIES WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS Contributions 407,052 1,178,730

Change in discount 93,398 (33,315)

Net assets released from restriction (496,730) (1,156,000)

Change in net assets with donor restrictions 3,720 (10,585)

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS (70,728) 866,504

Net assets, beginning of year 3,303,624 2,437,120

Net assets, end of year $ 3,232,896 $ 3,303,624


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2019 ANNUAL REPORT - ICRG