MCPG was awarded a NFL and National Council in Problem Gambling Agility Frant to develop a public awareness video on problem gambling in communities experiencing deafness, a community undersupported and underrepresented in research and prevention.

I would perhaps state that I am on the Evive gambling recovery health app. I chair the Scientific Advisory Committee and lead diversity. equity, inclusion and belonging for the app and technology assisted gambling recovery community.

Dr. Paulette O’Gilvie, Casino gambling and urban context researcher, serves on the Scientific Advisory Committee.

I think we should congratulate Brina Olunkwa, our Administrative Asst for 6 years, with Dec Completion of Masters in Public Health, Morgan State University.

Dr. Deborah G. Haskins, President-Emerita, received the 2024 Maryland Counseling Association Dr. Sharon Cheston Clinical Excellence and Advocacy Award.

MCPG was a cohost of an international sports betting discussion along with Dr. Honest Anaba from Nigerian, Smart Recovery, and MOSAIC Consulting and Counseling Services.