NCPG Annual Conference 2027 — July 21–23, Chicago, USA
NCPG Annual Conference 2027 will take place on July 21–23, 2027, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The annual event organized by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) focuses on problem gambling and responsible gambling and brings together professionals working in behavioral health, research, regulation, social services, responsible gambling, and the gaming industry.
The official website has already confirmed the dates and host city. The detailed program, speaker lineup, venue, and registration terms for the 2027 edition will be published at a later stage.
NCPG describes the event as the oldest and largest annual national conference in its field. Key areas include problem gambling prevention and treatment, research, recovery, responsible gambling, and practical approaches to reducing gambling-related harm.
NCPG Conference 2027: Dates, Format, and What Is Confirmed
The conference will be held in Chicago from July 21 to 23, 2027. At this stage, the organizers have confirmed the dates and city, while the exact venue, full agenda, speaker lineup, and registration details have not yet been announced.
The NCPG Annual Conference combines educational sessions, practical workshops, expert presentations, panel discussions, and opportunities for professional networking. The event focuses on knowledge sharing between specialists from different fields and on practical approaches that can be applied to problem gambling prevention, treatment, and research.
For gaming industry professionals, the conference is also relevant to responsible gambling, player protection, and the interaction between industry stakeholders and regulators. These topics are particularly important as the US market continues to expand across areas such as sports betting and online gambling.
NCPG Annual Conference 2027 Program
The full NCPG Conference 2027 program has not yet been published. Exact session titles, speakers, and the final schedule should be checked once the official agenda is released.
Based on previous editions, the conference combines Pre-Conference Workshops with a two-day main program. In 2026, dedicated workshops were held on the first day, followed by the main conference. Topics included problem gambling treatment, working with families, voluntary self-exclusion, youth gambling, responsible gambling, artificial intelligence, and ethical questions surrounding its use in treatment.
The 2026 main program also covered prevention research, youth gambling, the financial impact of gambling, family support, recovery, regulation, and emerging gambling-like activities.
The 2027 edition is expected to continue addressing these areas, but specific topics should not be considered confirmed until NCPG publishes the official program.
Who Attends NCPG Conference?
The conference attracts professionals from a wide range of fields, including behavioral health, social work, mental health and substance abuse services, academic and commercial research, government institutions, regulatory bodies, and the media. People with lived experience of recovery and their family members also take part in the event.
Key professional groups represented at the conference include:
- clinicians and specialists working with problem gambling and related addictions;
- researchers and members of the academic community;
- government agencies and regulators;
- responsible gambling professionals working for gaming operators;
- lawyers and compliance specialists;
- media and communications professionals;
- organizations and specialists involved in prevention and recovery.
This broad audience makes the NCPG Annual Conference an interdisciplinary event where gambling-related issues are examined from regulatory, research, clinical, preventive, and industry perspectives.
NCPG Conference 2027 Registration and Ticket Prices
Registration for NCPG Annual Conference 2027 and the official ticket prices have not yet been announced. The official website currently provides information about the upcoming conference, while registration details are still to be released.
The 2026 prices can be used only as a reference:
| Participation format | 2026 price |
|---|---|
| Main Conference, 2 days, NCPG member | $985 |
| Main Conference, 2 days, non-member | $1,170 |
| Main Conference, 1 day, NCPG member | $560 |
| Main Conference, 1 day, non-member | $650 |
| Pre-Conference Workshop, full day | $660 |
| Pre-Conference Workshop, half day | $330 |
Separate group rates were available in 2026, ranging from $885 per person for groups of 3–9 attendees to $690 per person for groups of 30 or more. These rates applied to the 2026 event and should not be treated as 2027 ticket prices.
NCPG also offers conference scholarships that can provide financial assistance to eligible attendees. Details for the 2027 edition will be announced separately.
NCPG Conference 2027 Speakers
The speaker lineup for NCPG Annual Conference 2027 has not yet been announced.
The 2026 conference featured professionals from clinical practice, research, prevention, regulation, and responsible gambling. Speakers included Richardson Amartey, Matthew Andersland, Christopher Anderson, Heather Chapman, Tim Fong, Nan Franks, Robby Fuqua, Jeff Marotta, William McCown, Anita Pindiur, Richard Rosenthal, James Whelan, and many other experts.
The full list of 2027 speakers will be published once the program is finalized.
NCPG Annual Conference and the US Gambling Market
For companies working with US GEOs, the conference provides useful context on the development of responsible gambling, player protection, and regulatory approaches. The continued expansion of online gambling and sports betting in the US brings new challenges related to prevention, advertising, responsible gambling, and market regulation.
Understanding this environment is relevant for operators, affiliate teams, and performance marketing professionals working with state-specific requirements. Our overview of the US gambling and betting market provides additional market context.
Responsible audience management also requires an understanding of problem gambling and the factors considered when developing prevention and player protection tools.
For affiliate teams, these issues are also connected with the choice of iGaming promotion methods, particularly when working in regulated markets with specific advertising and compliance requirements.
Organizer of the NCPG Annual Conference
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) organizes the conference. Founded in 1972, the US nonprofit organization works to reduce the social and economic costs associated with problem gambling. NCPG supports people and families affected by problem gambling and maintains a neutral position on the legalization of gambling.
The organization develops programs covering prevention, education, treatment, research, responsible gambling, and recovery. NCPG also provides educational resources and practical materials for regulators and other stakeholders.
NCPG operates the National Problem Gambling Helpline, a nationwide support system for people affected by problem gambling. It uses the 1-800-MY-RESET number, with call, text, and online chat support available around the clock.
NCPG contact details: NCPG@NCPGambling.org, +1 202-547-9204, 730 11th Street NW, Suite 601, Washington, D.C. 20001.
History of NCPG Annual Conference
The history of the NCPG Annual Conference dates back to 1985, when the first event dedicated to problem gambling was held in New York. Since then, the conference has been organized annually, with its programme evolving alongside changes in the gambling industry and regulatory landscape.
Over the decades, the conference agenda has expanded beyond problem gambling treatment to address land-based and online gambling, sports betting, mobile gaming, gambling-related harm prevention, research, treatment and recovery, as well as responsible gambling.
Previous NCPG Conferences
NCPG 1985 - New York, USA. The first national conference on problem gambling marked the beginning of the annual event series.
NCPG 2016 - New York, USA. The conference returned to the city where the first event had been held, under the theme “Celebrating Our Past, Planning Our Future.”
NCPG 2024. The conference continued to address the impact of sports betting expansion and online gambling in the US, alongside broader issues related to problem gambling and responsible gambling.
NCPG Annual Conference 2026 - Nashville, Tennessee. Pre-Conference Workshops were held on July 22, followed by the main program on July 23–24. Sessions covered treatment and prevention, family support, voluntary self-exclusion, youth gambling, AI, and responsible gambling.
In 2027, the annual conference will continue its series in Chicago.
Why NCPG Conference Matters to the Gaming Industry
Unlike many industry events, the NCPG Annual Conference brings together several sides of the same issue, including researchers, addiction treatment professionals, regulators, government agencies, responsible gambling specialists, gaming industry representatives, and people with lived experience of recovery.
For the gaming industry, the conference provides an opportunity to follow developments in responsible gambling, prevention, and player protection. For professionals working with the US market, it also offers broader context on the environment in which gambling businesses operate.
