Media Advisory For Immediate Release: June 14, 2018
NOTE TO EDITORS: Please contact KYCPG Executive Director Mike Stone for further information.
Phone: 502/223-1823; E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
For information on problem gambling awareness and self-assessment, please visit www.kygamblinghelp.org.
For more information on KYCPG or on problem gambling issues, visit www.kycpg.org.
Nominations Accepted for KYCPG’s Gleason Award Nominations for the annual Arch L. Gleason Award for Responsible Gambling Leadership now are being accepted by the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling (KYCPG).
The Gleason Award honors gambling industry executives for commitment to and leadership of responsible gambling actions in their business and with their industry. Nomination applications can be downloaded from the KYCPG website, www.kycpg.org, or can be obtained by sending an e-mail to KYCPG Executive Director Michael R. Stone, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Questions can be directed to Stone by e-mail or by calling 502-223-1823.
The 2018 recipient of the Gleason Award was Alice Garland, Executive Director, North Carolina Education Lottery.
The initial recipient, in 2017, was Thomas Meeker, retired President and CEO of Churchill Downs, Inc.
The Gleason Award winner will be honored at the 2019 KYCPG 22nd Annual Educational and Awareness Conference in Lexington, Ky., January 31-February 1, 2019.
The recipient receives travel, housing and conference registration, and presents the conference keynote address.
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The Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to increase awareness of problem gambling, promote prevention and research, and advocate for the availability of treatment. KYCPG is supported by memberships and donations.
Corporate members include Churchill Downs, Ellis Park, Keeneland Race Course, Kentucky Downs, The Red Mile, Turfway Park, The Kentucky Lottery Corporation, G-Tech Corp., KRM Wagering, Belterra Casino Resort, Harrah’s Metropolis Casino, Hollywood Casino Hotel, Horseshoe Casino of Southern Indiana, and Tropicana Casino. Members of the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling Board of Directors are President Herbert (Bud) Newman, Psy.D, Louisville; Secretary Sara Westerman, Crestwood; Treasurer Mike Townsend, Crestwood; Professional Adviser Curtis L. Barrett, Ph.D., Prospect; Director of Education RonSonLyn Clark, Psy.D., Owensboro; NCPG Representative Chip Polston, Louisville; Jim Blackerby, Lexington; Dennis Boyd, Louisville; Caleb Cooley, Pikeville; Gayle DiCesare, Owensboro; Scott Hunt, Ph.D., Richmond; Susan Jacobson, Petersburg; and Patrick Malarkey, Louisville.
When It’s No Longer Fun – There Is Help. If you or someone you know thinks there is a gambling problem, please call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.