Annual Conference
19th Annual
Statewide Conference on Problem Gambling
Stay up-to-date on how problem gambling is affecting Oklahomans, and network with other stakeholders.
Date: March 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location:
Citizen Potawatomi Cultural Heritage Center
1899 S Gordon Cooper Dr, Shawnee, OK 74801
Earn 7 gambling-specific CEUs.
Registration is $40 and includes lunch.
About The Presenters
Jerry Bauerkemper, BS, CCGC, was the first director of problem gambling for the state of Nebraska. He is an internationally recognized trainer on problem gambling. Currently he is a consultant for the Iowa gambling program helping agencies increase their understanding and expertise in disordered gambling.
Recovery Panel
This year’s recovery panel will be moderated by Christina Cook, IGRS, a lived-experience advocate and founder of The Broke Girl Society.
After 15 years of problem gambling and 4.5 years in recovery, she turned her story into a platform that shines a light on women affected by gambling.
Christina hosts a podcast, leads an active peer community of more than 3,200 women, mentors those in early recovery, and speaks internationally to elevate lived-experience perspectives. She serves on the board of the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Board (IPGGC) and leads multiple advocacy projects focused on creating safe, supportive spaces for women in recovery.
The recovery panel will also feature Linda F., Rachel G., and Adam L.
Jeffrey J Marotta, PhD, is an internationally known problem gambling and responsible gaming expert. He serves as President and Senior Consultant with Problem Gambling Solutions, Inc., Chief Scientific Officer with Evive, Treasurer of the Board of Directors for the Oregon Problem Gambling Council, and Provisional Graduate Faculty at Pacific University College of Health Professions. Dr. Marotta has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno and is a Internationally Certified Gambling Counselor - II.