Edition 46, October 2023 In this issue: Words from Wiley In the News: The Prevalence of Gambling Disorder in Oklahoma is 6.3% Board Member Speaks at NCPG Conference OAPGG at the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association Convention Words from Wiley Greetings, The primary purpose and mission of OAPGG is to be
OAPGG Executive Director Wiley Harwell recently visited the KFOR Oklahoma News 4 station to talk about the rise of problem gambling in Oklahoma. From 2016 to 2022, the rate for gambling disorder has nearly doubled to 6.3%, and the number of Oklahomans experiencing some type of problem with their gambling has grown to 1
Norman, OK – The Oklahoma Association on Problem Gambling and Gaming (OAPGG) is one of four organizations across the nation to receive an Agility Grant from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). This strategic initiative, funded by the National Football League Foundation with additional support from FanDuel, will provide funding to nonprofit organizations for
Age-Appropriate Gifts are Better Options for the Holidays and other Occasions The Oklahoma Association on Problem Gambling and Gaming announced its support today for the 2021 Gift Responsibly Campaign, which raises awareness about the risks associated with adults giving lottery tickets to children as gifts during the holidays. Underage lottery play can make children more
OAPCG is pleased to announce that our Smart Play OK campaign recently won the National Council for Problem Gambling’s Affiliate Public Awareness Award. Through grassroots collaboration, OAPCG has created a cohesive and informative public awareness campaign for responsible gambling. History Established in November 2019, the goal of Smart Play
OAPCG was recently featured in an article by Drew Hutchinson, published on December 17, 2019 by NONDOC. OAPCG's executive director, Wiley Harwell, is quoted at length, as is Matthew Morgan, chairman of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) and board member of OAPCG. “We’re third in the nation for number of slot machines, and yet
