Oklahoma Association on Problem Gambling and Gaming

04/06/2026

Gambling harms grow exponentially when our beliefs don't fit with reality.

If you want to build a different relationship to sports betting, check out Evive. It’s free to all Oklahomans. www.getevive.com

04/02/2026

Find recovery from problem gambling in a confidential, compassionate space for women. Whether you are just starting out or have been working on recovery for a while, this space is for you.

When: Thursdays at 7:00 PM

Where: Online. Email Christina Cook (ccook@oapgg.org) for the Zoom link

Hosted by: Christina Cook, IGRS, a lived-experience advocate and founder of The Broke Girl Society

03/30/2026

Dr. Harwell has these reflections to share on what community means:

"As the executive director of OAPGG, I’m proud of the community we have built and continue to build for addressing problem gambling in Oklahoma. Our network includes counselors across the state, tribal employees, helpline workers, public health professionals, and Oklahomans of every background who are impacted by gambling disorder. The more we work together, the more we can strengthen Oklahoma and create a future of health and safety."

03/26/2026

When you call 1-800-MY-RESET in Oklahoma, you get connected to local resources, including the statewide self-exclusion, peer support, and counseling.

Call 1-800-MY-RESET
Text 800GAM
Chat www.1800myreset.org/chat

03/25/2026

Find recovery from problem gambling in a confidential, compassionate space for women. Whether you are just starting out or have been working on recovery for a while, this space is for you.

When: Thursdays at 7:00 PM

Where: online; email Christina Cook (ccook@oapgg.org) for the Zoom link

Hosted by: Christina Cook, IGRS, a lived-experience advocate and founder of The Broke Girl Society

03/25/2026

A message from OAPGG Executive Director Dr. Wiley Harwell:

"I have been honored to be elected to the National Council on Problem Gambling 3 times and to have served as board president from 2015 to 2017. Serving on the board has meant connecting communities across the country to address gambling disorder. As gambling rapidly increases its reach, it’s important that we come together to create a stronger, healthier future for everyone."

03/20/2026

Whether you're betting on sports or playing slot machines, there are some unhelpful beliefs that leave you vulnerable to gambling harm. Can you guess what they are?

03/19/2026

Awareness is an important first step, and you might be surprised by how much you see gambling in video games, social media, and movies when you start noticing.

When children are exposed to gambling early, they are far more likely to develop a problem later in life. Survey data shows that 71% of Americans with children under the age of 18 are concerned about underage gambling exposure.

Parents, educators, coaches, and caregivers all play a role in prevention. Healthier futures often start with honest questions: Do you know what gambling is? Do you know it has risks?

03/18/2026

Compared to people who gamble at casinos or in other ways, sports bettors are twice as likely to have gambling disorder.

Sports betting can seem like a casual form of entertainment, but it can be very risky for your mental health.

One way to stay safe is to download the Evive app. It can help you track your time and money, and it's free to all Oklahomans. Visit www.getevive.com

03/17/2026

During college basketball playoffs, remember to bet safely.
- set limits
- don't chase your losses
- download Evive

Evive is a free app that helps you track your gambling wins/losses and connect to Oklahoma resources. Visit www.getevive.com to download.

03/13/2026

In Oklahoma, prediction markets are threatening tribal exclusivity in the gambling sphere.

The lack of regulation presents many concerns for gambling safety and harm prevention.

Tribal gaming officials are sounding the alarm about prediction markets, or events-based wagering that operates outside the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) framework and tribal-state compacts.