The International Gambling Counselor Certification Board has members selected to represent various areas of the country as well as various professional disciplines. 2 CRITERIA FOR CERTIFICATION The following is an outline of the requirements for certification as a National Certified Gambling. Latin America Gambling –Countries such as Argentina, Chile, Venezuela, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Peru have legalized online gambling. Peru is a grey jurisdiction while Brazil has banned online gambling. Asia Gambling – Residents of most Asian countries play at offshore online casinos. Countries such as Philippines and Macau display a liberal attitude towards gambling while countries such as Malaysia and Thailand forbid gambling. Welcome to AllGambling, the international gambling review page where it’s all about gambling. We hope that you are curious about the world of gambling because our aim is to provide you with the skills you need to succeed on slot machines and in traditional casino games. Gambling is also a major international commercial activity, with the legal gambling market totaling an estimated $335 billion in 2009. In other forms, gambling can be conducted with materials which have a value, but are not real money.

• International Gambling Sites
• International Gambling Counselor Certification Board
• International Gambling Club

Gambling Laws, Regulation, and Licensing Authorities. International internet gambling law is a subject of immense complexity, because every nation has its own take on the subject. Some parts of the world embrace online gambling while others do everything they can to ban it entirely. On top of that, different jurisdictions within a single nation sometimes take radically different approaches to internet gaming.

Are you a Counselor – or interested in becoming one?
Want to stay up-to-date on everything about Problem Gambling?

Take your career to the next level – become an NCPG member! Membership benefits for counselors include:

• Discount on conference registration – more training, earn CEUs for re/certification
• Info on trainings elsewhere that offer gambling CEs
• Ongoing news and education
• Free webinars with education on different aspects of problem gambling and responsible gambling
• Networking with peers and colleagues across the country and around the world
• Advocacy training

Counselor Member Testimonials
“I have received invaluable support by being an NCPG member. Whether as a novice in the field or an “old timer,” I have always been astounded at how easily accessible the leadership of NCPG was and how readily they would connect me with the most knowledgeable people and resources in the field.”
–Lori Rugle, PhD, ICGC-II, BACC

“My membership has helped me stay knowledgeable on the latest research, treatment interventions, and clinical resources. It has given me credibility with my clients and their loved ones. My membership certificate hangs on my office wall where my clients can see that I really am serious about helping them treat their gambling problem.”
–Jody Bechtold, LCSW, ICGC-II, BACC, The Better Institute

Special certifications are available for clergy/lay ministers, co-occurring disorder specialists, and video-gaming disorder.

International Gambling Sites

For more information on IGCCB’s various certifications, including requirements, go to www.igccb.org

International Gambling Counselor Certification Board

International Gambling Club

Special Note: As of January 1, 2021, IGCCB assumes full responsibility for all its certification administration as NCPG’s contract to administer the ICGC process ends. For over 20 years, NCPG has been a supporter, advisor and contracted administrator for IGCCB. That included supporting IGCCB in gaining official IRS not-for-profit status and helping build its capacity through board meetings and other nonprofit business functions. In addition, NCPG has been the administrator for its certification programs, most recently headed by Sushmita Upadhaya, our Research & Program Administrator. Please visit www.igccb.org for details as they become available, and use the functions given there for questions and inquiries starting January 1, 2021.