Upcoming Provider Training
Gifting Responsibly: Protecting Youth & Promoting Responsible Play
Date: November 23, 2026
Time: 12PM-1PM
CEs: 1
Presented By:
Jasmine Countess, Responsible Gaming Program Director, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA)
Loise Taliaferro, MBA, MPH, Prevention Manager
Brina Olunkwa, MPH, Prevention Coordinator, the Center
Loise Taliaferro, MBA, MPH, Prevention Manager
Brina Olunkwa, MPH, Prevention Coordinator, the Center
Summary:
December is a time for festive celebrations, family gatherings, and holiday cheer. It’s also when the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), lotteries nationwide, and community partners join forces for the annual Gift Responsibly Campaign, to promote responsible gambling, including underage gambling prevention. Year-round, The Center collaborates with the MLGCA and local organizations to advance responsible gambling and prevent underage gambling. In preparation for the Holiday season, join us this November for an interactive, engaging webinar to discover actionable strategies for promoting responsible gambling within your organization and community.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to:
- Understand the unique risks and impact of gambling at a young age.
- Explore how the MLGCA drives the Gift Responsibly campaign during the holidays and healthy play messaging throughout the year.
- Discover effective youth problem gambling prevention initiatives implemented across Maryland through the Center’s strategies and grant programs.
- Learn how to maximize the tools and strategies with the 2026 Holiday Awareness Guide for Behavioral Health Providers and Preventionists.