May 10th, 2013
VPGR's own Sharron Williams excerpt from AMH 2013 Spring Newsletter
April 10th, 2013
Gambling addictions fuel large-scale embezzlements
NY Times, x-gambler weighs cost of addiction
March 28th, 2013
Listen to Mike Weeks podcast about his online poker documentary, Drawing Dead
February 15th, 2013
Former San Diego mayor misusing charity to fund $1 billion Gambling habit.
January 28th, 2013
Rep. Tomei drafts House Bill 2167, aimed towards Problem Gambling (Oregonian)
VPGR in Oregon Next Meeting June 10th, 2013 @ 6:00 PM
We need your help!
Is your partner struggling with a gambling problem?
If so, please participate in this confidential study, as a token of appreciation, you will receive a $10 gift card from Fred Meyer. If you are interested, please contact Joyann Song jsong@lclark.edu or (503)688-3400. To view the entire flyer for more information, please click here
Please come join us from 9:00-10:30 AM on Saturday's at Lewis &
Clark Community Clinic for coffee. For more information on Lewis & Clark's
Saturday morning coffee breaks for gamblers, please click here
Drawing Dead Poker Documentary
Drawing Dead is a 77 minute documentary discussing online poker. The film premiered April 4th at 7:00 PM at the NW Film Center, and will now be featured in Seattle. For information regarding showing times, please visit http://www.drawingdeadpokerdoc.com/#!screenings/ck0q

What is VPGR?
Problem gamblers and their families need a voice in Oregon. This is why the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling organized a ready group of people to provide first-hand witness of the effects of problem gambling and serve as advocates for community action. Meetings consist of sharing ideas, creating initiatives, and educating members about topics such as the legislative process and effective communication.Members have a place where they can give back to their community, positively harness their energy, and promote recovery.
Where do we stand?
Voices of Problem Gambling Recovery believes that problem gambling is not a bad habit or moral weakness. It is a psychological condition that can be changed. We are an organization devoted to education and advocacy. Anonymity is optional and our organization is not designed as a substitute for treatment or 12-step group participation.
