Problem Gambling & Sports Betting Professional Panel Luncheon

Problem Gambling & Sports Betting Professional Panel Luncheon

Gambling disorder has been in the DSM for over a decade, yet it remains one of the most undetected addictions in behavioral health. With the rapid growth of online sports betting in Colorado, gambling harm is rising across treatment populations. It often hides behind financial stress, secrecy, impulsive behavior, relationship conflict, and emotional dysregulation. Most clients will not disclose gambling unless asked directly, and most programs still do not screen for it.

This professional luncheon brings together leaders in clinical treatment, state regulation, telehealth access, and community support to address a growing need in Colorado. The goal is simple. Equip treatment teams with practical strategies to identify gambling harm, screen efficiently, and connect clients to evidence-based treatment options.

This is not a marketing event. It is a clinical and professional training conversation designed for those already working with individuals and families impacted by mental health, addiction, and trauma.

• How gambling and sports betting addiction show up in existing treatment populations
• Clinical indicators and screening questions that reveal hidden gambling behavior
• How gambling relates to substance use, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, financial stress, and relapse risk
• Current risk trends in fantasy sports, high-speed betting apps, and mobile casinos
• How to integrate simple screening into your current workflow without adding time
• Evidence-based treatment approaches for gambling disorder
• How self-exclusion works in Colorado and how it supports recovery
• Telehealth access for clients who prefer or require virtual treatment
• Treatment pathways and referral options for veterans, families, and co-occurring cases
• Free and low-cost support resources available in Colorado

This event is created for professionals who work in behavioral health and addiction recovery, including:

• Clinicians and therapists
• Clinical directors and program managers
• Addiction counselors and SUD providers
• Interventionists and family coaches
• Recovery housing operators
• Case managers and intake teams
• Discharge planners and referral coordinators
• Business development and outreach professionals
• Nonprofit leaders and advocates
• University and student counseling teams

Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II
CEO of The Better Institute and co-author of The Gambling Disorder Treatment Handbook. International expert in gambling addiction treatment and clinical training.

Christopher Schroder
Director, Colorado Division of Gaming. Oversees state regulation of limited gaming, sports betting, and the self-exclusion program. Brings over 20 years of gaming oversight and compliance experience.

Daniel Umfleet
CEO, Kindbridge Group. Founder of Kindbridge Behavioral Health, a national telehealth provider specializing in gambling and gaming addiction treatment. Known for innovative work with athletes, veterans, and high-risk populations.

Jamie Glick
President, Problem Gambling Coalition of Colorado. Provides statewide support, community training, and direct connection to licensed treatment resources. Advocate for individuals and families impacted by gambling harm.

Most treatment teams are already encountering gambling harm without realizing it. Without simple screening, gambling issues can remain hidden until they damage finances, relationships, employment, and recovery progress. Early identification changes outcomes. Better screening protects clients and improves treatment planning. You do not need to specialize in gambling to recognize it and help someone take the next step.

This panel will give you language, tools, and clarity you can apply immediately in your practice or program.

Event Venue

FREE Recovery Community, 2122 South Lafayette Street, Denver, United States

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