The Gambling Clinic® in the Media

The Gambling Clinic® in the Media

Our clinic staff has an international reputation for promoting awareness about gambling problems and providing evidence-based resources for treating gambling problems. We regularly speak to local, regional, national, and international audiences and have been featured in well-known news outlets. Please see our list of works and features below.

TIGER Talks, Publications, and Presentations

  1. Oppmann, S. (2025, April). WBIR 10 News. Sports gambling poses risks to younger generations, especially during March Madness, health expert says. Retrieved April 7, 2025. https://www.wbir.com/article/news/health/sports-betting-risky-for-younger-generations/51-af325ef9-e4f2-4c93-882f-93565e600e2c
  2. Raferty, C. (2025, March). Tiger News. Retrieved April 8, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfcLWa7Z0No
  3. Gormley, M. (2025, March). Newsday. New York measure targets push notifications in sports betting apps that sponsors say threaten addiction. Retrieved April 2, 2025. https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/sports-gambling-notifications-kudhwe28
  4. Lovell, B. Civil Beat Hawaii.
  5. Webster, D. WATE-TV Knoxville.
  6. Casillas, I. San Francisco State University student.
  7. Walker, B. MTSU student.
  8. Behe, R. (2025, March). CDC Gaming. Listening is first step in treating gambling disorders. Retrieved March 25, 2025. https://cdcgaming.com/listening-is-first-step-in-treating-gambling-disorders/
  9. Lavinder, M. (2025, February). Find a Way Podcast. The Gambling Clinic. Retrieved March 11, 2025. https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e2944dc
  10. Alltucker, K. (2025, February 17). USA Today. As sports betting skyrockets, more Americans search for addiction help, study finds. Retrieved February 17, 2025. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/02/17/sports-betting-americans-search-for-addiction-help/78535684007/
  11. Collado, R. (2025, January 26). News Channel 9. Illegal gambling bust in Rhea County reveals addiction risks, offers recovery chance. Retrieved February 10, 2025. https://newschannel9.com/news/local/illegal-gambling-bust-in-rhea-county-reveals-addiction-risks-offers-recovery-chance
  12. Wood, T. (2025, February 7). The Nashville Ledger. We have a gambling problem. Retrieved February 7, 2025. https://tnledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=186437
  13. Wood, T. (2025, February 7). The Nashville Ledger. Gambling clinic expands to Nashville, now has 3 statewide. Retrieved February 7, 2025. https://tnledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=186438
  14. Wood, T. (2025, February 7). The Nashville Ledger. Prop bets on Taylor Swift? You bet. Retrieved February 7, 2025. https://tnledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=186439
  15. Williams, A. (2025, February 3). WJHL News Channel 11. The Gambling Clinic at ETSU prepared for spike in addiction cases post-Super Bowl. Retrieved February 3, 2025.  https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/the-gambling-clinic-at-etsu-prepared-for-spike-in-addiction-cases-post-super-bowl/
  16. Fox 13 Memphis. (2025, January). Why sports betting is big business and the problems it can cause. Retrieved February 3, 2025. https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/why-sports-betting-is-big-business-and-the-problems-it-can-cause/article_4d095362-da87-11ef-bd36-ef156a621c55.html
  17. Bieri, K. (2024, December 17). Fox 13 Memphis. Retrieved January 8, 2025. https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/americans-bet-a-record-121-billion-on-sports-last-year/article_d992fe62-bcd4-11ef-ab88-53ec4b6f9c2e.html
  18. CBS News. (2024, December). Interview with James Whelan.
  19. University of Memphis Research + Innovation Newsletter. (2024, November). Pfund awarded the 2024 ICRG Scientific Achievement Award. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
  20. Cook, C. (2024, September). The Broke Girl Society Podcast. Dr. Meredith Ginley – The Gambling Clinic. Retrieved September 18, 2024. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-meredith-ginley-the-gambling-clinic/id1575593868?i=1000669739684
  21. Siddiqi, F. (2024, August 8). The Business Journal. Ohio’s Sports Betting Boom and Its Effects – Positive and Negative. Retrieved October 1, 2024. https://businessjournaldaily.com/ohios-sports-betting-boom-and-its-effects-positive-and-negative/
  22. Calkins, G. (2024, July). Hour 1 – Five Questions to Consider. Retrieved October 1, 2024. https://podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/hour-1-five-questions-to-consider/id1163907879?i=1000662042210
  23. Parker, B. (2024, June). News Talk 94.1. Interview with Meredith.
  24. Leitch, W. (2024, May). Fast Company Magazine. Interview with Meredith.
  25. Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling. (2024, May 22). In Tennessee, A Gambling Lab Produces World-Class Research. Retrieved June 10, 2024. https://mnapg.org/in-tennessee-a-gambling-lab-produces-world-class-research/
  26. Kopsho, J. (2024, May 16). Sports Betting Promotions: Free Money or Scam. Peach State Sports. Retrieved May 17, 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yboFegTDM7k
  27. Gerlacher, C. (2024, May 14). Hyper-Engaging Design Features In Online Slots Raise New Responsible Gambling Questions. Casino Reports. Retrieved May 14, 2024. https://www.casinoreports.com/hyper-engaging-design-online-slots/
  28. Boyd, B. (2024, April 17). Purdue University.
  29. UNLV International Gaming Institute (2024, April 16). UNLV International Gaming Institute Announces Inaugural ESPN Research Fellows. UNLV. Retrieved April 19, 2024. https://www.unlv.edu/announcement/international-gaming-institute/unlv-international-gaming-institute-announces-inaugural
  30. Unni, S. (2024, April 5). Rolling the dice. U-High Midway. Retrieved April 19, 2024. https://uhighmidway.com/24085/showcase/rolling-the-dice/
  31. Kopsho, Joe. (2024, April 1). University of Georgia.
  32. Izumo, Naoki. (2024, March 28). NHK News. Japan. Retrieved June 10, 2024. https://app.box.com/s/zww95gnvl3cs9akno95412q3vilq2ee6
  33. Munoz, Jacob. (2024, March 29). Sports betting is taking off in Kentucky. Is there enough help for people with a gambling disorder? Louisville Public Radio. Retrieved April 19, 2024. https://www.lpm.org/news/2024-03-29/sports-betting-is-taking-off-in-kentucky-is-there-enough-help-for-people-with-a-gambling-disorder
  34. Evans, M. (2024, March 25). Digital Desk: Being responsible with March Madness betting. Action News 5. Retrieved April 19, 2024. https://www.actionnews5.com/2024/03/25/digital-desk-being-responsible-with-march-madness-betting/
  35. Bieri, K. (2024, March 25). Do lottery sales hurt the communities that need the money most? Fox 13 Memphis. Retrieved April 19, 2024. https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/do-lottery-sales-hurt-the-communities-that-need-the-money-most/article_03781ad4-eb05-11ee-a21e-4b803319ed49.html
  36. Greer, A. (2024, March 21). Gambling expert discusses risks involved with sports betting. News 12 Chattanooga. Retrieved April 19, 2024. https://www.wdef.com/gambling-expert-discusses-risks-involved-with-sports-betting/
  37. Research Snapshot. (2024, February). Greo Group.
  38. FOX News Nashville. (2024, February 10).
  39. FOX News Nashville. (2024, February 9). (happened twice in one day).
  40. FOX News Nashville. (2024, February 9).
  41. WVLT News Knoxville. (2024, February 5).
  42. FOX13 Memphis with Katie Bieri. (2024, February 9).
  43. WKRN. (2024, February 9).
  44. Action 5 News Memphis with Andrew Douglas and Melissa Daves. (2024, February 9).
  45. Scurry, J. (2024, February 8). ETSU Gambling Clinic encourages responsible sports betting ahead of Super Bowl Game. WJHL. Retrieved April 19, 2024. https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-gambling-clinic-encourages-responsible-sports-betting-ahead-of-super-bowl-game/
  46. NewsTalk 98.7 with Bob Yarbrough. (2024, February 7).
  47. Praise 96.3 Radio Knoxville. (2024, February 7).
  48. ESPN 102.5 The Game Nashville. (2024, February 7).
  49. KCBS Radio San Francisco. (2024, February 8).
  50. Scurry, J. (2024, February). ETSU Gambling Clinic encourages responsible sports betting ahead of Super Bowl Game. WJHL. Retrieved 2024, February. https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-gambling-clinic-encourages-responsible-sports-betting-ahead-of-super-bowl-game/amp/
  51. García-Franceschini, Fernando. WBIR Knoxville. Tennessee clinic raises awareness on gambling addiction problems ahead of Super Bowl. Retrieved 2024, April 19. https://www.wbir.com/article/news/local/10news-today/gambling-super-bowl-knoxville/51-5f556054-eced-4719-b3e0-f1b9df7a837c
  52. Bhowmik, M. The Daily Tarheel. (2024, January).
  53. Warner, Tyson. (2024, January). MTSU Journal.
  54. ETSU Graduate School. (2024, January). Symptom Clusters in Individual Adults Seeking Treatment for Gambling Disorders. Illuminated, 10-12. http://tinyurl.com/kt945eah
  55. Wood, T. (2024, January). Bet the over on Tennessee. The Nashville Ledger. Retrieved 2024, January. https://tnledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=172947
  56. Wood, T. (2024, January). Gambling disorder clinics expanding across state. The Nashville Ledger. Retrieved 2024, January. https://tnledger.com/editorial/Article.aspx?id=172948
  57. Snyder, J. (2024, January 18). Young men face high risk for gambling addiction as sports betting surges. Broadcast Retirement Network. Retrieved 2024, January. https://broadcastretirementnetwork.com/
  58. WBIR. (2024, January 16).
  59. Mitchell, A. (2024, January 1). Young men face high risk for gambling addiction as sports betting surges: experts. New York Post. Retrieved 2024, January. https://nypost.com/2024/01/01/lifestyle/young-men-face-high-risk-for-gambling-addiction-as-sports-betting-surges-experts/
  60. Gwinn, D. (2024, January 1). Experts: Young Men at High Risk of Developing Gambling Addiction Amid Sports Betting Craze. Breitbart. Retrieved 2024, January. https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2024/01/01/experts-young-men-at-high-risk-of-developing-gambling-addiction-amid-sports-betting-craze/
  61. KCBS Radio San Francisco. (2024, January 1). Sports Wagering and Youth.
  62. Newsmax. (2024, January 5).
  63. Broadcast Retirement Network. (2024, January 5).
  64. Preston, M. (2023, November). Compulsive Gambling 911. GGB Magazine. Retrieved 2024, January. https://ggbmagazine.com/article/compulsive-gambling-911/
  65. Today in Nashville. (2023, November). The Gambling Clinic Talks Gambling Access and Impact. Retrieved 2023, November. https://www.wsmv.com/video/2023/11/06/gambling-clinic-talks-gambling-access-impact/
  66. Fox 13. (2023, October).
  67. MPR – Kansas City. (2023, October).
  68. Beatty, B. (2023, October). The Sports Betting Boom. KTWU- PBS TV
  69. Golding, B. (July 2023). Mega Lottery Jackpots Like The $1B Powerball Are A ‘Superhighway’ to Gambling Problems, Experts Warn https://themessenger.com/news/mega-lottery-jackpots-like-1b-powerball-are-superhighway-to-gambling-problems-experts-warn?utm_source=onsite&utm_medium=latest_news
  70. McNeil, R. (2023, June). Studies on Alcohol and Gambling Highlight Need for More Research. Retrieved 2023, June. https://www.bonus.com/news/alcohol-gambling-research-unanswered-questions/
  71. Whelan, J. P. (2023, June). Buck radio show interview
  72. Elliot, S. (2023, May). Learning on the Fly About Sports Betting Addiction. Retrieved 2023, May. https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/159111/learning-fly-about-sports-betting-addiction
  73. The Broke Girls’ Society. (2023, February). Gen’s Story. Retrieved 2023, March. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zmwZMGd028NAUccpvkWh7?si=d4832c2ff5ed4fb9&nd=1
  74. Rad, J. (2023, March). The most stigmatized addiction… gambling. Retrieved 2023, April. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/901otm-the-most-stigmatized-addiction-gambling-ft-dr/id1526008113?i=1000604152739
  75. Gunn, M. (2023, March 22). These Are the Real Dangers of the Sports Betting Boom for Young Men. Retrieved 2023, March 29. https://www.newsweek.com/2023/04/07/sports-betting-boom-linked-rising-gambling-addiction-anxiety-suicide-1789055.html
  76. Couric, K. (2023, March 9). Is legal sports betting a gateway to more gambling addictions? Retrieved 2023, March 16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBK1WxnSfk4
  77. Conlin, B. (2023, February 24). Georgia Legislator Seeks Responsible Gambling Input On Betting Bill. SportsHandle. https://sportshandle.com/georgia-legislator-responsible-gambling-measures/
  78. Martin, A. (2023, February 11). Tennesseans rank 10th in the U.S. for most money spent on sports betting. Local3News. https://www.local3news.com/local-news/tennesseans-rank-10th-in-the-u-s-for-most-money-spent-on-sports-betting/article_136a8b9a-a842-11ed-9f1f-3f5b0cc965dd.html
  79. Ginley, M. K. (2023, February 10). Voices: I study gamblers. Here’s what you need to know before you bet on the Super Bowl. Aol. https://www.aol.com/news/voices-study-gamblers-know-bet-163745173.html
  80. Whelan, J. P. (2023, February 12). Millions of Americans are problem gamblers. The Commercial Appeal. https://memphiscommercialappeal-tn.newsmemory.com/?publink=07c6667e3_134aa68
  81. Muse, P. (2023, February 12). Bettors gamble big on Super Bowl LVII, some maybe too big? Fox17 News. https://fox17.com/news/local/bettors-gamble-big-on-super-bowl-lvii-some-maybe-too-big#
  82. Hawkins, S. (2023, February 12). Experts recommend recognizing signs of gambling addiction ahead of Super Bowl LVII. Action News 5. https://www.actionnews5.com/2023/02/12/experts-recommend-recognizing-signs-gambling-addiction-ahead-super-bowl-lvii/
  83. Jilani, Z. (2023, February 11). Super Bowl Party red flags: Spotting gambling addiction. News Nation. https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/sports/super-bowl-party-red-flags-spotting-gambling-addiction/
  84. Lehr, N. (2023, February 10). A boon for sports fandom or a looming mental health crisis? 5 essential reads on the effects of legal sports betting. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/a-boon-for-sports-fandom-or-a-looming-mental-health-crisis-5-essential-reads-on-the-effects-of-legal-sports-betting-199657?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Newsletter%20%20February%2010%202023%20-%202541125531&utm_content=Daily%20Newsletter%20%20February%2010%202023%20-%202541125531+CID_cb661bf9499fc9951f7e902c335385d4&utm_source=campaign_monitor_us&utm_term=A%20boon%20for%20sports%20fandom%20or%20a%20looming%20mental%20health%20crisis%205%20essential%20reads%20on%20the%20effects%20of%20legal%20sports%20betting
  85. Ginley, M. K. (2023, February 10). I study gamblers. Here’s what you need to know before you bet on the Super Bowl. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/super-bowl-betting-sports-apps-b2279050.html
  86. Whelan, J. P. (2023, February 8). Millions of Americans are problem gamblers – so why do so few people ever seek treatment? The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/millions-of-americans-are-problem-gamblers-so-why-do-so-few-people-ever-seek-treatment-197861
  87. Keenehan, K. (2023, February 7). ‘It’s the Wild Wild West’: Weighing the cost of sports wagering. 10News WBIR-TV. https://www.wbir.com/article/sports/sports-wagering-in-tennessee-ahead-of-superbowl/51-5a999d51-489f-41f0-8502-69c1757bbff8
  88. Horn, T. L. (2023, February 7). I treat people with gambling disorder – and I’m starting to see more and more young men who are betting on sports. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/i-treat-people-with-gambling-disorder-and-im-starting-to-see-more-and-more-young-men-who-are-betting-on-sports-198285
  89. Ginley, M. K. (2023, February 6). Sports betting apps’ notifications and leaderboards encourage more and more wagers – a psychologist who treats gambling addictions explains why some people get hooked. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/sports-betting-apps-notifications-and-leaderboards-encourage-more-and-more-wagers-a-psychologist-who-treats-gambling-addictions-explains-why-some-people-get-hooked-198358
  90. Sterman, J., Uber, E., Tiedman, M., Denny, M., Ryan, H., Spudich, J., & Winnefield, L. (2023, February). Student Bet: Offshore, unregulated and illegal gaming sites target underage gamblers who are in high school or college. InvestigateTV. https://www.investigatetv.com/2023/02/06/student-bet-offshore-unregulated-illegal-gaming-sites-target-underage-gamblers-who-are-high-school-or-college/
  91. Michael, O. (2023, January 24). Gambling addiction expert warns about sports betting ahead of Super Bowl LVII. NewsChannel5. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/gambling-addiction-expert-warns-about-sports-betting-ahead-of-super-bowl-lvii
  92. WKNO Staff. (2023, January 21). The SPARK: Strong Financial Futures. WKNO. https://www.wkno.org/local-shows/the-spark/
  93. ABC24 Staff. (2023, January 18). Researchers see increase in sports betting since it became legal in Tennessee in 2018. ABC24. https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/researchers-increase-sports-betting-since-tennessee-state-legislator-made-it-legal-2018/522-71cc2329-39b2-4d82-aa7b-2963c7ad041a
  94. Mäki, A., (2022, December). Memphis clinic expands help for Tennesseans with gambling addictions. https://dailymemphian.com/section/business/article/32904/memphis-gambling-clinic-expands-help-for-gambling-addicts
  95. Park, J. C., (2022, November). The University of Memphis Gambling Clinic. Talk presented virtually. https://citycurrent.com/2022/11/04/the-university-of-memphis-gambling-clinic/
  96. Hardiman, S., (2022, October). As sportsbooks proliferate, so do problems with gambling. https://www.commercialappeal.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.commercialappeal.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2F2022%2F09%2F27%2Fsportsbooks-proliferate-as-compulsive-gambling-does%2F69496923007%2F
  97. Whelan, J. P., (2022, October). Bluff City Life: Wednesday, 12 October pt. 3 of 8. Interviewed on https://www.actionnews5.com/video/2022/10/12/bluff-city-life-wednesday-october-pt-3/
  98. Conlin, B. (2022, September). University of Memphis Tackles Problem Gambling Research. SportsHandle. Retrieved October 31, 2022, from https://sportshandle.com/university-memphis-tackles-problem-gambling-research/
  99. (2022, August). Institute for Gambling Education and Research Receives Major MHSAS Grant. https://www.memphis.edu/research/impact/newsletter_2022/august_stories/iger_mhsas_grant.php
  100. 100.(2022, August). Treating gambling disorders. East Tennessee State University. https://www.etsu.edu/etsu-news/2022/08-august/bucwire/ginley-gambling-clinic.php
  101. 101.Keeling, J. (2022, August). ETSU home to State’s Second Gambling Treatment Clinic. https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/etsu-home-to-states-second-gambling-treatment-clinic/
  103. Gormley, M. (2025, March). New York Measure Targets Push Notifications In Sports Betting Apps That Sponsors Say Threaten Addiction. Retrieved 2025, April. https://www.newsday.com/news/region-state/sports-gambling-notifications-kudhwe28
  104. Andersland, M., McPhail, A., Dow, C., Valencia, A., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. (2024). Expectations of the Effects of Nicotine on Gambling Behavior. International Gambling Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/14459795.2024.2409449
  105. Beatty, B. (2023, October) The Sports Betting Boom. KTWU- PBS TV
  106. McNeil, R. (2023, June). Studies on Alcohol and Gambling Highlight Need for More Research. Retrieved 2023, June. https://www.bonus.com/news/alcohol-gambling-research-unanswered-questions/
  107. Whelan, J. P. (2023, June). Buck radio show interview
  108. Elliot, S. (2023, May). Learning on the Fly About Sports Betting Addiction. Retrieved 2023, May. https://franklinobserver.town.news/g/franklin-town-ma/n/159111/learning-fly-about-sports-betting-addiction
  109. The Broke Girls’ Society. (2023, February). Gen’s Story. Retrieved 2023, March. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2zmwZMGd028NAUccpvkWh7?si=d4832c2ff5ed4fb9&nd=1
  110. Rad, J. (2023, March). The most stigmatized addiction… gambling. Retrieved 2023, April. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/901otm-the-most-stigmatized-addiction-gambling-ft-dr/id1526008113?i=1000604152739
  111. Gunn, M. (2023, March 22). These Are the Real Dangers of the Sports Betting Boom for Young Men. Retrieved 2023, March 29. https://www.newsweek.com/2023/04/07/sports-betting-boom-linked-rising-gambling-addiction-anxiety-suicide-1789055.html
  112. Couric, K. (2023, March 9). Is legal sports betting a gateway to more gambling addictions? Retrieved 2023, March 16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBK1WxnSfk4
  113. Conlin, B. (2023, February 24). Georgia Legislator Seeks Responsible Gambling Input On Betting Bill. SportsHandle. https://sportshandle.com/georgia-legislator-responsible-gambling-measures/
  114. Martin, A. (2023, February 11). Tennesseans rank 10th in the U.S. for most money spent on sports betting. Local3News. https://www.local3news.com/local-news/tennesseans-rank-10th-in-the-u-s-for-most-money-spent-on-sports-betting/article_136a8b9a-a842-11ed-9f1f-3f5b0cc965dd.html
  115. Ginley, M. K. (2023, February 10). Voices: I study gamblers. Here’s what you need to know before you bet on the Super Bowl. Aol. https://www.aol.com/news/voices-study-gamblers-know-bet-163745173.html
  116. Whelan, J. P. (2023, February 12). Millions of Americans are problem gamblers. The Commercial Appeal. https://memphiscommercialappeal-tn.newsmemory.com/?publink=07c6667e3_134aa68
  117. Muse, P. (2023, February 12). Bettors gamble big on Super Bowl LVII, some maybe too big? Fox17 News. https://fox17.com/news/local/bettors-gamble-big-on-super-bowl-lvii-some-maybe-too-big#
  118. Hawkins, S. (2023, February 12). Experts recommend recognizing signs of gambling addiction ahead of Super Bowl LVII. Action News 5. https://www.actionnews5.com/2023/02/12/experts-recommend-recognizing-signs-gambling-addiction-ahead-super-bowl-lvii/
  119. Jilani, Z. (2023, February 11). Super Bowl Party red flags: Spotting gambling addiction. News Nation. https://www.newsnationnow.com/us-news/sports/super-bowl-party-red-flags-spotting-gambling-addiction/
  120. Lehr, N. (2023, February 10). A boon for sports fandom or a looming mental health crisis? 5 essential reads on the effects of legal sports betting. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/a-boon-for-sports-fandom-or-a-looming-mental-health-crisis-5-essential-reads-on-the-effects-of-legal-sports-betting-199657
  121. Ginley, M. K. (2023, February 10). I study gamblers. Here’s what you need to know before you bet on the Super Bowl. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/super-bowl-betting-sports-apps-b2279050.html
  122. Whelan, J. P. (2023, February 8). Millions of Americans are problem gamblers – so why do so few people ever seek treatment? The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/millions-of-americans-are-problem-gamblers-so-why-do-so-few-people-ever-seek-treatment-197861
  123. Keenehan, K. (2023, February 7). ‘It’s the Wild Wild West’: Weighing the cost of sports wagering. 10News WBIR-TV. https://www.wbir.com/article/sports/sports-wagering-in-tennessee-ahead-of-superbowl/51-5a999d51-489f-41f0-8502-69c1757bbff8
  124. Horn, T. L. (2023, February 7). I treat people with gambling disorder – and I’m starting to see more and more young men who are betting on sports. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/i-treat-people-with-gambling-disorder-and-im-starting-to-see-more-and-more-young-men-who-are-betting-on-sports-198285
  125. Ginley, M. K. (2023, February 6). Sports betting apps’ notifications and leaderboards encourage more and more wagers – a psychologist who treats gambling addictions explains why some people get hooked. The Conversation. https://theconversation.com/sports-betting-apps-notifications-and-leaderboards-encourage-more-and-more-wagers-a-psychologist-who-treats-gambling-addictions-explains-why-some-people-get-hooked-198358
  126. Sterman, J., Uber, E., Tiedman, M., Denny, M., Ryan, H., Spudich, J., & Winnefield, L. (2023, February). Student Bet: Offshore, unregulated and illegal gaming sites target underage gamblers who are in high school or college. InvestigateTV. https://www.investigatetv.com/2023/02/06/student-bet-offshore-unregulated-illegal-gaming-sites-target-underage-gamblers-who-are-high-school-or-college/
  127. Michael, O. (2023, January 24). Gambling addiction expert warns about sports betting ahead of Super Bowl LVII. NewsChannel5. https://www.newschannel5.com/news/gambling-addiction-expert-warns-about-sports-betting-ahead-of-super-bowl-lvii
  128. WKNO Staff. (2023, January 21). The SPARK: Strong Financial Futures. WKNO. https://www.wkno.org/local-shows/the-spark/
  129. ABC24 Staff. (2023, January 18). Researchers see increase in sports betting since it became legal in Tennessee in 2018. ABC24. https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/local/researchers-increase-sports-betting-since-tennessee-state-legislator-made-it-legal-2018/522-71cc2329-39b2-4d82-aa7b-2963c7ad041a
  130. Mäki, A., (2022, December). Memphis clinic expands help for Tennesseans with gambling addictions. https://dailymemphian.com/section/business/article/32904/memphis-gambling-clinic-expands-help-for-gambling-addicts
  131. Park, J. C., (2022, November). The University of Memphis Gambling Clinic. Talk presented virtually. https://citycurrent.com/2022/11/04/the-university-of-memphis-gambling-clinic/
  132. Hardiman, S., (2022, October). As sportsbooks proliferate, so do problems with gambling. https://www.commercialappeal.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.commercialappeal.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2F2022%2F09%2F27%2Fsportsbooks-proliferate-as-compulsive-gambling-does%2F69496923007%2F
  133. Whelan, J. P., (2022, October). Bluff City Life: Wednesday, 12 October pt. 3 of 8. Interviewed on https://www.actionnews5.com/video/2022/10/12/bluff-city-life-wednesday-october-pt-3/
  134. Conlin, B. (2022, September). University of Memphis Tackles Problem Gambling Research. SportsHandle. Retrieved October 31, 2022, from https://sportshandle.com/university-memphis-tackles-problem-gambling-research/
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  1. Bourgoin, N., Whalen, S. K., Dykes, D., & Ginley, M. (2025, April). Invisible Obstacles: Insights from a Secret Shopper Study on Treatment Accessibility for Problem Gambling. [Oral presentation]. Annual Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day, Johnson City, TN, United States.
  2. Anderson, N.S., Hjelle, R.J., & Ginley, M. K. (2025, April). The intersection of Appalachian identity and gambling behaviors. Oral presentation at the 1st Annual Dr. Jay Boland Research Day, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN.
  3. Bourgoin, N., Whalen, S. K., Dykes, D., & Ginley, M. (2025, April 16). Invisible Obstacles: Insights from a Secret Shopper Study on Treatment Accessibility for Problem Gambling. [Oral presentation]. Annual Dr. Jay W. Boland Research Day, Johnson City, TN, United States.
  4. Ginley M. K. (2025, March). Gambling Disorder and Substance Use Disorder. Carter County Antidrug Coalition, Elizabethton, TN.
  5. Ginley, M. K. (2025, March). Postdoctoral Fellowship to Career Transition Roundtable. UConn Health, Farmington, CT.
  6. Whelan, J.P., (2025, March). Problem Gambling: Building Toward the Future. Keynote address at the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling’s Annual Education and Awareness Conference. Hebron, KY.
  7. Pfund, R. A. (2025, February). Syntheses of randomized controlled trials on gambling disorder treatment. Paper presented to the Department of Psychology, University of Memphis.
  8. Whelan, J. (2025, January). Gambling Disorder: Understanding, Assessing and Treating the Harms. Pyramid EAP Association Regional Group Meeting. Virtual.
  9. Ginley, M. (2024, October). Addiction/Treatment/Gambling East Clinic Lecture. Psychiatry Grand Rounds at East Tennessee State University. Johnson City, TN.
  10. Ginley, M. (2024, October). Gambling Risks and How it Relates to Substance Use Disorder. Carter County Drug Prevention. Elizabethton, TN.
  11. Ginley, M. (2024, October). CHASCo talk. Virtual.
  12. Ginley, M. (2024, October). Problem Gambling and Gambling Disorder: Evidence for Best Practice. Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug, & other Addiction Services. Virtual.
  13. Ginley, M. (2024, September). Change the Odds: Answering Empirical Questions to Enhance Practice and Reduce Gambling-Related Harm. Psychiatry Grand Rounds at East Tennessee State University. Johnson City, TN.
  14. Whelan, J. (2024, August). Gambling Disorder Treatment Services in Tennessee. FY25 Annual Treatment and Recovery Provider Meeting in Middle Tennessee. Nashville, TN.
  15. Whelan, J. (2024, August). Gambling Disorder Treatment Services in Tennessee. FY25 Annual Treatment and Recovery Provider Meeting in West Tennessee. Jackson, TN.
  16. Whelan, J. (2024, August). Gambling Disorder Treatment Services in Tennessee. FY25 Annual Treatment and Recovery Provider Meeting in East Tennessee. Chattanooga, TN.
  17. Whelan, J. (2024, August). Gambling Disorder: What we know about prevention. Invited talk at the FY 2025 Annual TDMHSAS-Funded Coalitions Meeting. Brentwood, TN.
  18. Pfund, R. A. (2024, May). Maximizing the effectiveness of psychological treatment for gambling disorder. Invited talk presented to the University of North Carolina School of Social Work, Chapel Hill, NC.
  19. Ginley, M. K. & Adcock, M. (2024, April 9). Gambling Clinic Presentation to ASC Working Group. Addiction Science Center. Johnson City, TN.
  20. Whelan, J. P. (2024, April 1). Social Work Department, University of Memphis. Memphis, TN.
  21. Whelan, J.P. (2024, February). Gambling Disorder: Conceptualization, Assessment, & Treatment. Workshop provided at the 16th Mississippi Addiction Conference. Flowood, MS.
  22. February 2024: Invited speaker, Ginley M. K. Change the Odds: Using Science to Enhance Practice and Reduce Gambling-Related Harm. Research and Creative Activity Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN.
  23. Paul, M. L., Meinerding, M. E., Weinstock, J., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, November). Type of Retrospective Assessment Moderates the Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment on Gambling Frequency: A Meta-Analysis. Submitted for presentation at the at the 57th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.
  24. Ginley M. K. (2023, October). Gambling, Gambling Harms, and Gambling Treatment. Department of Psychiatry, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN.
  25. Whelan, J. P. (2023, October). [insert title]. Louisiana Department of Mental Health.
  26. Whelan, J. P. (2023, October). TN Institute for Gambling Education & Research: The story. Clinical Forum, Memphis TN.
  27. Whelan, J.P. (2023, September). A comprehensive overview of the continuum of gambling related harms. Annual meeting of the Louisiana Mental Health Association.
  28. Whelan, J.P. & Pfund, R.A. (2023, August) Triumphs and challenges in treating gambling harm. Invited talk at the Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers. Baton Rouge, LA.
  29. Pfund, R.A. & Whelan, J.P. (2023, August). Gambling disorder and gambling harms: What you need to know. Invited talk at the Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers. Baton Rouge, LA.
  30. Whelan, J.P. (2023, July). Alcohol consumption while gambling: Implications for treatment and responsible gambling. Annual meeting of the National Council for Problem Gambling.
  31. King, S. A. (June 28, 2023). Gambling & Gambling-Focused Treatment. Mental health rounds: medical residents and staff psychologists, Bristol Family Medicine Clinic on the gambling treatment literature and resources for patients (June 28, 2023).
  32. Pfund, R. A., Forman, D. P., King, S. A., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., McAfee, N. W., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Are the effects of cognitive-behavioral techniques for gambling-related harms overestimated? A meta-analysis. Invited talk at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  33. Horn, T.L., Lerma, M., McPhail, A., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Alcohol Consumption while Gambling: New Evidence within a Responsible Gambling Framework. Invited talk at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  34. King, S.A., Forman, D. P., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., McAfee, N. W., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund (2023, May). Does gambling-focused treatment affect mental health and quality of life. Invited talk at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  35. Whelan, J.P. (2023, May). Behavioral addictions: Risky business.  Presentation at Idlewild Presbyterian church. Memphis, TN. (30 people)
  36. Whelan, J. P. (2023, June). The assessment and treatment of gambling disorder. Memphis Area Psychological Association, Memphis. TN
  37. Pfund, R. A. (2023, April). Stigmatizing Language in Gambling. Invited webinar for International Center for Responsible Gambling. 246 people in attendance.
  38. Whelan, J. P. (2023, March). Gambling problems and harms: Promoting awareness. Amerigroup webinar Nashville, TN.
  39. Ginley, M. K., (February, 2023) Prevention and Treatment of Gambling Related Harms. Talk presented at East Tennessee State University Trailblazers Research Forum, Johnson City, TN.
  40. Whelan, J. P. (2023, February). Testimony on Georgia Senate bill on sport wagering.
  41. Whelan, J. P. (2023, February). Treating gambling harms: Strategies to engage and retain our clients. International Center for Responsible Gambling Webinar. Cambridge, MA.
  42. Whelan, J. P. (2023, February). Testimony on H.127 – An Act Relating to Sports Wagering with House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs. Vermont House Government Relations Committee.
  43. Pfund, R. A. (2022, November). What is motivational interviewing? Invited talk presented to the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment
  44. Ginley, M. K., (2022, November). Behavioral Addictions-Gambling. Talk to be presented at East Tennessee State University Department of Family Medicine Interdisciplinary Addiction Medicine ECHO, Johnson City, TN.
  45. Ginley, M. K., (2022, November). Understanding Etiological and Change Mechanisms to Improve Addiction Treatment: From Gambling to Opioids. Talk to be presented at Early Career Achievement Award, Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy Addictive Behaviors Special Interest Group, New York, NY.
  46. Ginley, M. K., (2022, November). Motivational Interviewing Workshop: Increasing Engagement. Talk to be presented at Street Medicine Interest Group, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN.
  47. Ginley, M. K., (2022, October). Empirically Supported Assessment and Treatment of Gambling Disorder: An Introduction for Healthcare Providers. East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Johnson City, TN.
  48. Whelan, J.P. & Smith, N. (2022, October). Overcoming barriers to treatment for gambling disorder. Invited address at the conference of the National Center for Responsible Gaming, Las Vegas, NV
  49. Pfund, R. A. (2022, October). The power of language in addiction treatment and responsible gambling. Invited talk presented at the annual meeting of the International Center for Responsible Gaming’s Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Las Vegas, NV.
  50. Whelan, J.P., Ginley, M.K., & Pfund, R.A. (2022, September). TN problem gambling prevention and treatment services program: Update. Presentation to the Tennessee Sports Wagering Advisory Council. Nashville, TN
  51. Pfund, R. A. (2022, August). Understanding dropout from treatment for problem and disordered gambling. Invited talk presented at the Sandia Resort and Casino Responsible Gaming Program, Albuquerque, NM.
  52. Whelan, J.P. (2022, August). Gambling addiction: Overview and resources for Tennesseans. Invited talk at the Biannual Conference for Suicide Prevention in the African American Faith Communities Coalition. Nashville TN.
  53. Whelan, J.P. (2022, June). Gambling disorder: From screening to treatment. Mental Health Grand Rounds at the VA Hospital Memphis. Virtual
  54. Whelan, J.P. (2022, March). Evidence Informed Responsible Gambling. Meeting of the Conscious Gaming Regulator Roundtable. Virtual.
  55. Andersland, M.D., Criddle, J., & Louisiana Contextual Science Research Group (2024, August). Broadening the Context of Recovery: A Behavioral Interpretation of Harm Reduction. In Applied Behavioral Economics: Leveraging the Science of Choice to Reduce Risky Behavior. Symposium presented at the 2024 LaMiss Conference, Virtual Conference.
  56. Dow, C.V., Ellis, J.R., Morow, G.D., & Hawley, W.R. (2024, August). Masculinity Unwrapped: The Effect of Threatening Masculinity and the Role of the Playboy Masculine Norm on the Discounting of Condom-Protected Sex. In Applied Behavioral Economics: Leveraging the Science of Choice to Reduce Risky Behavior. Symposium presented at the 2024 LaMiss Conference, Virtual Conference.
  58. Whelan, J. P. (2023, October). TN Institute for Gambling Education & Research: The story. Clinical Forum, Memphis TN.
  59. Whelan, J.P. (2023, September). A comprehensive overview of the continuum of gambling related harms. Annual meeting of the Louisiana Mental Health Association.
  60. Whelan, J.P. & Pfund, R.A. (2023, August) Triumphs and challenges in treating gambling harm. Invited talk at the Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers. Baton Rouge, LA.
  61. Prund, R.A. & Whelan, J.P. (2023, August). Gambling disorder and gambling harms: What you need to know. Invited talk at the Louisiana Association of Substance Abuse Counselors and Trainers. Baton Rouge, LA.
  62. Whelan, J.P. (2023, July). Alcohol consumption while gambling: Implications for treatment and responsible gambling. Annual meeting of the National Council for Problem Gambling.
  63. King, S. A. (June 28, 2023). Gambling & Gambling-Focused Treatment. Mental health rounds: medical residents and staff psychologists, Bristol Family Medicine Clinic on the gambling treatment literature and resources for patients (June 28, 2023).
  64. Pfund, R. A., Forman, D. P., King, S. A., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., McAfee, N. W., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May).  Are the effects of cognitive-behavioral techniques for gambling-related harms overestimated? A meta-analysis. Invited talk at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  65. Horn, T.L., Lerma, M., McPhail, A., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Alcohol Consumption while Gambling: New Evidence within a Responsible Gambling Framework. Invited talk at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  66. King, S.A., Forman, D. P., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., McAfee, N. W., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund (2023, May). Does gambling-focused treatment affect mental health and quality of life? Invited talk at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  67. Whelan, J.P. (2023, May). Behavioral addictions: Risky business. Presentation at Idlewild Presbyterian church. Memphis, TN. (30 people)
  68. Whelan, J. P. (2023, June). The assessment and treatment of gambling disorder. Memphis Area Psychological Association, Memphis, TN.
  69. Pfund, R. A. (2023, April). Stigmatizing Language in Gambling. Invited webinar for International Center for Responsible Gambling. 246 people in attendance.
  70. Whelan, J. P. (2023, March). Gambling problems and harms: Promoting awareness. Amerigroup webinar Nashville, TN.
  71. Ginley, M. K., (February, 2023) Prevention and Treatment of Gambling Related Harms. Talk presented at East Tennessee State University Trailblazers Research Forum, Johnson City, TN.
  72. Whelan, J. P. (2023, February). Testimony on Georgia Senate bill on sport wagering.
  73. Whelan, J. P. (2023, February). Treating gambling harms: Strategies to engage and retain our clients. International Center for Responsible Gambling Webinar. Cambridge, MA.
  74. Whelan, J. P. (2023, February). Testimony on H.127 – An Act Relating to Sports Wagering with House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs. Vermont House Government Relations Committee.
  75. Pfund, R. A. (2022, November). What is motivational interviewing? Invited talk presented to the Massachusetts Technical Assistance Center for Problem Gambling Treatment.
  76. Ginley, M. K., (2022, November). Behavioral Addictions-Gambling. Talk presented at East Tennessee State University Department of Family Medicine Interdisciplinary Addiction Medicine ECHO, Johnson City, TN.
  77. Ginley, M. K., (2022, November). Understanding Etiological and Change Mechanisms to Improve Addiction Treatment: From Gambling to Opioids. Talk presented at Early Career Achievement Award, Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapy Addictive Behaviors Special Interest Group, New York, NY.
  78. Ginley, M. K., (2022, November). Motivational Interviewing Workshop: Increasing Engagement. Talk presented at Street Medicine Interest Group, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN.
  79. Ginley, M. K., (2022, October). Empirically Supported Assessment and Treatment of Gambling Disorder: An Introduction for Healthcare Providers. East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Johnson City, TN.
  80. Whelan, J.P. & Smith, N. (2022, October). Overcoming barriers to treatment for gambling disorder. Invited address at the conference of the National Center for Responsible Gaming, Las Vegas, NV.
  81. Pfund, R. A. (2022, October). The power of language in addiction treatment and responsible gambling. Invited talk presented at the annual meeting of the International Center for Responsible Gaming’s Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Las Vegas, NV.
  82. Whelan, J.P., Ginley, M.K., & Pfund, R.A. (2022, September). TN problem gambling prevention and treatment services program: Update. Presentation to the Tennessee Sports Wagering Advisory Council. Nashville, TN.
  83. Pfund, R. A. (2022, August). Understanding dropout from treatment for problem and disordered gambling. Invited talk presented at the Sandia Resort and Casino Responsible Gaming Program, Albuquerque, NM.
  84. Whelan, J.P. (2022, August). Gambling addiction: Overview and resources for Tennesseans. Invited talk at the Biannual Conference for Suicide Prevention in the African American Faith Communities Coalition. Nashville, TN.
  85. Whelan, J.P. (2022, June). Gambling disorder: From screening to treatment. Mental Health Grand Rounds at the VA Hospital Memphis. Virtual.
  86. Whelan, J.P. (2022, March). Evidence Informed Responsible Gambling. Meeting of the Conscious Gaming Regulator Roundtable. Virtual.
  87. Pfund, R. A. (2025, February). Syntheses of randomized controlled trials on gambling disorder treatment. Paper presented to the Department of Psychology, University of Memphis.
  88. Whelan, J. (2025, January). Gambling Disorder: Understanding, Assessing and Treating the Harms. Pyramid EAP Association Regional Group Meeting. Virtual.
  89. Ginley, M. (2024, October). Addiction/Treatment/Gambling East Clinic Lecture. Psychiatry Grand Rounds at East Tennessee State University. Johnson City, TN.
  90. Ginley, M. (2024, October). Gambling Risks and How it Relates to Substance Use Disorder. Carter County Drug Prevention. Elizabethton, TN.
  91. Ginley, M. (2024, October). CHASCo talk. Virtual.
  92. Ginley, M. (2024, October). Problem Gambling and Gambling Disorder: Evidence for Best Practice. Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug, & other Addiction Services. Virtual.
  93. Ginley, M. (2024, September). Change the Odds: Answering Empirical Questions to Enhance Practice and Reduce Gambling-Related Harm. Psychiatry Grand Rounds at East Tennessee State University. Johnson City, TN.
  94. Whelan, J. (2024, August). Gambling Disorder Treatment Services in Tennessee. FY25 Annual Treatment and Recovery Provider Meeting in Middle Tennessee. Nashville, TN.
  95. Whelan, J. (2024, August). Gambling Disorder Treatment Services in Tennessee. FY25 Annual Treatment and Recovery Provider Meeting in West Tennessee. Jackson, TN.
  96. Whelan, J. (2024, August). Gambling Disorder Treatment Services in Tennessee. FY25 Annual Treatment and Recovery Provider Meeting in East Tennessee. Chattanooga, TN.
  97. Whelan, J. (2024, August). Gambling Disorder: What we know about prevention. Invited talk at the FY 2025 Annual TDMHSAS-Funded Coalitions Meeting. Brentwood, TN.
  98. Pfund, R. A. (2024, May). Maximizing the effectiveness of psychological treatment for gambling disorder. Invited talk presented to the University of North Carolina School of Social Work, Chapel Hill, NC.
  99. Ginley, M. K. & Adcock, M. (2024, April 9). Gambling Clinic Presentation to ASC Working Group. Addiction Science Center. Johnson City, TN.
  100. Whelan, J. P. (2024, April 1). [insert title]. Social Work Department, University of Memphis. Memphis, TN.
  101. Whelan, J.P. (2024, February). Gambling Disorder: Conceptualization, Assessment, & Treatment. Workshop provided at the 16th Mississippi Addiction Conference. Flowood, MS.
  102. February 2024: Invited speaker, Ginley M. K.Change the Odds: Using Science to Enhance Practice and Reduce Gambling-Related Harm. Research and Creative Activity Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN.
  103. Paul, M. L., Meinerding, M. E., Weinstock, J., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, November). Type of Retrospective Assessment Moderates the Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment on Gambling Frequency: A Meta-Analysis. Submitted for presentation at the at the 57th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.
  104. Ginley M. K. (2023, October).Gambling, Gambling Harms, and Gambling Treatment. Department of Psychiatry, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN.
  105. Whelan, J. P. (2023, October). [insert title]. Louisiana Department of Mental Health.

  1. Peter, C.S.*, Whelan, J.P., & Pfund, R.A. (2022). Text comprehension analyses to improve assessment Accuracy demonstration using gambling disorder screening. Journal of Gambling Studies 38(4), 1269-1287. doi: 10.1007/s10899-022-10110-0
  2. Horn, T. L. *, Whelan, J. P., & Weil, G. T. (2022). Does acute alcohol consumption increase risk-taking while gambling? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Addiction. DOI: 10.1111/add.15896
  3. Horn, T. L. *, Whelan, J. P., & McPhail, A. * (2022). The influence of alcohol consumption on gambling: Do the laboratory study findings generalize to natural environments? Journal of Gambling Studies.
  4. Holt, L. J., Ginley, M. K., Pingeon, C., & Feinn, R. (2022). Perceived risks and benefits among emerging adults: Relations with impulsivity, e-cigarette use, and dependence. Journal of American College Health, 1-11.
  5. Pfund, R. A., Ginley, M. K., Zajac, K., & Rash, C. J. (2022). Contingency management for treatment attendance: A meta-analysis. Journal of Substance Use Treatment, 133, 108556.
  6. Schwebel, F. J., Emery, N. N., Pfund, R. A., Pearson, M. R., & Witkiewitz, K. (2022). Using decision trees to examine predictors of treatment goal change among individuals seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 140, 108825.
  7. Witkiewitz, K., Pfund, R. A., & Tucker, J. A. (2022). Mechanisms of behavior change in substance use disorders with and without formal treatment. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 18, 497-525.
  8. Schwebel, F. J., Richards, D. K., Pfund, R. A., Joseph, V. W., & Pearson, M. R. (2022). Using decision trees to identify salient predictors of cannabis-related outcomes. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 54, 419-428.
  9. Conroy, J. C., Stamm K. E., Pfund, R. A., Christidis, P., Hailstorks, R., & Norcross, J. C. (2022). Career assistance from psychology programs and career services: Who is preparing psychology students? Teaching of Psychology, 49, 144-152.
  10. Norcross, J. C., Pfund, R. A., & Cook, D. M. (2022). The predicted future of psychotherapy: A decennial e-Delphi poll. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 53, 109-115.
  11. Pfund, R. A., Forman, D. P.*, King, S. A.*, Zech, J. M., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., McAfee, N. W., & Whelan, J. P. (2023). Effect of cognitive-behavioral techniques for problem gambling and gambling disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Addiction
  12. Qain, L.*, & Whelan, J.P. (2023). Behavioral addiction from the Asian Americans perspective: Exploration of public and help-seeking stigma. Journal of Gambling Studies.
  13. Pfund, R. A., King, S. A.*, Forman, D. P.*, Zech, J. M., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., McAfee, N. W., & Whelan, J. P. (2023). Effect of cognitive-behavioral techniques for on recovery defined by gambling psychological functioning, and quality of life. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
  14. Lipinski, D., Horn, T.L., Pfund, R.A., Whelan, J.P. (2023). Contrasting the effects of alcohol and alcohol expectancies on gambling behavior. Journal of Gambling Studies.
  15. Mitchell, H. G., King, S. A., Ginley, M. K., Hagemeier, N. E., Foster, K. N., & Sevak, R. (2023). Motives for Non-Medical Use of Prescription Stimulants in a Sample of Community College Students. Journal of American College Health, 1-8.
  16. Nicholson, T. P., Blazer, E. C., Hymes, A. S., & Ginley, M. K. (2023). A qualitative investigation into the trauma exhibited by first responders tackling the opioid epidemic in Tennessee. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 1-22.
  17. Mitchell, H. G., Ginley, M. K., Foster, K. N., Sevak, R. J., & Hagemeier, N. E. (2023). Non-medical use of prescription stimulants and nicotine among community college students. Community College Review, 1-8.
  18. Golden, A. R., Srisarajivakul, E. N., Hasselle, A. J., Pfund, R. A., & Knox, J. (2023). What was a gap is now a chasm: Remote schooling, the digital divide, and educational inequities resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Current Opinion in Psychology.
  19. Pfund, R. A., Richards, D. K., Boness, C. L., Schwebel, F. J., Tonigan, J. S., Maisto, S. A., & Witkiewitz, K. (2023). Relative and interactive associations between psychosocial intervention and Alcoholics Anonymous attendance with alcohol use disorder outcomes. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 84, 281-286.
  20. Pfund, R. A., Ginley, M. K., Boness, C. L., Rash, C. J., Zajac, K., & Witkiewitz, K. (2023). Contingency management for drug use disorders: Meta-analysis and application of Tolin’s criteria. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice.
  21. Horn, T. L.*, Lerma, M.*, Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2022). Expectations about how alcohol consumption influences gambling. International Gambling Studies.  
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14459795.2023.2224858
  22. Pfund, R. A., Ginley, M. K., Kim, H. S., Boness, C. L., Horn, T. L., & Whelan, J. P. (2023). Cognitive-behavioral treatment for gambling harm: Umbrella review and meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review.
  23. Clay, S., Wilkinson, Z., Ginley, M. K., Arunogiri, S., Christmas, M., Membrey, D., MacCartney, P., Sutherland, R., College-Frisby, S., Marshall, A.D., Nagle, J., Farrell, M., & McKetin, R. (2023). Perspectives and Sentiments on Contingency Management from People Who Use Methamphetamine. Drug and Alcohol Review.
  24. Lipinski, D., Whelan, J. P., Stiglets, B. E., Ginley, M. K., & Pfund, R. A. (2023). The influence of gambling on mood state and alcohol cravings. Journal of Gambling Studies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-023-10265-4
  25. Smith, E. H., McPhail, A., Lerma, M., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2024). Expectations of How Acute Cannabis Use Affects Gambling Experiences and Behaviors. Cannabis.
  26. Whelan, J. P., Pfund, R. A., & Ginley, M. K. (2024). We might have a sports wagering problem and it is not what you think: A Commentary. Journal of Gambling Studies.
  27. Lerma, M., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2024). Does User Activity Promote Gambling-Related Content on Twitter/X? Computers in Human Behavior. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2024.108297
  28. Paul, M. L., Meinerding, M., Weinstock, J., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2024). Minimizing measurement error in treatment outcome estimates: A meta-analysis comparing estimates between the gambling timeline followback and other self-report assessments of gambling behavior. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors.
  29. Free, B., Smith, E. H., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2024).  Does cognitive-behavioral treatment affect putative mechanisms of change among individuals with problem gambling? A systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis. Addict Behav. 2024 DOI: 10.1016/j.addbeh.2024.108110.
  30. Pfund, R. A., Valencia, A. J., Hudson, E. A., Ginley, M. K., & Whelan, J. P. (2024). Effectiveness of a systems-wide initiative to address motivation and expectations for treatment on initial session attendance to outpatient gambling treatment. Journal of Gambling Studies. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10899-024-10349-9
  31. Andersland, M., McPhail, A., Dow, C., Valencia, A., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. (2024). Expectations of the Effects of Nicotine on Gambling Behavior. International Gambling Studies. https://doi.org/10.1080/14459795.2024.2409449
  32. McPhail, A., Whelan, J. P., Ginley, M. K., & Rfund, R. A. (in press). Relation of Cannabis use frequency and gambling behavior in individuals who gamble under the influence of cannabis. Journal of Gambling Studies.
  33. Cuijpers, P., Harrier, M., Miguel, C., Ciharova, M., Papola, D., Furukawa, T., Basic, D., Botella, C., Cristea, I., de Ponti, N., Donker, T., Driessen, E., Franco, P., Gómez Gómez, I., Hamblen, J., Orenga, N. J., Karyotaki, E., Keshen, A., Linardon, J., Motrico, E., Panagiotopoulou, O. M., Pfund, R. A., Plessen, C. Y., Riper, H., Schnurr, P. P., Sijbrandij, M., Toffolo, M., Tong, L., van Ballegooijen, W., van der Ven, E., van Straten, A., & Wang, Y. (in press). Cognitive behavior therapy for mental disorders in adults: A unified series of meta-analyses across 375 randomized trials. JAMA Psychiatry.
  34. Forman, D. P., Boughter, J. R., McAfee, N. W., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (in press). Motivational interviewing informed interventions for problem gambling and gambling disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors.
  36. Peter, C.S.*, Whelan, J.P., & Pfund, R.A. (2022). Text comprehension analyses to improve assessment Accuracy demonstration using gambling disorder screening. Journal of Gambling Studies 38(4), 1269-1287. doi: 10.1007/s10899-022-10110-0
  37. Horn, T. L. *, Whelan, J. P., & Weil, G. T. (2022). Does acute alcohol consumption increase risk-taking while gambling? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Addiction. DOI: 10.1111/add.15896
  38. Horn, T. L. *, Whelan, J. P., & McPhail, A. * (2022). The influence of alcohol consumption on gambling: Do the laboratory study findings generalize to natural environments? Journal of Gambling Studies.
  39. Holt, L. J., Ginley, M. K., Pingeon, C., & Feinn, R. (2022). Perceived risks and benefits among emerging adults: Relations with impulsivity, e-cigarette use, and dependence. Journal of American College Health, 1-11.
  40. Pfund, R. A., Ginley, M. K., Zajac, K., & Rash, C. J. (2022). Contingency management for treatment attendance: A meta-analysis. Journal of Substance Use Treatment, 133, 108556.
  41. Schwebel, F. J., Emery, N. N., Pfund, R. A., Pearson, M. R., & Witkiewitz, K. (2022). Using decision trees to examine predictors of treatment goal change among individuals seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 140, 108825.
  42. Witkiewitz, K., Pfund, R. A., & Tucker, J. A. (2022). Mechanisms of behavior change in substance use disorders with and without formal treatment. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology, 18, 497-525.
  43. Schwebel, F. J., Richards, D. K., Pfund, R. A., Joseph, V. W., & Pearson, M. R. (2022). Using decision trees to identify salient predictors of cannabis-related outcomes. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 54, 419-428.
  44. Conroy, J. C., Stamm K. E., Pfund, R. A., Christidis, P., Hailstorks, R., & Norcross, J. C. (2022). Career assistance from psychology programs and career services: Who is preparing psychology students? Teaching of Psychology, 49, 144-152.
  45. Norcross, J. C., Pfund, R. A., & Cook, D. M. (2022). The predicted future of psychotherapy: A decennial e-Delphi poll. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 53, 109-115.
  46. Pfund, R. A., Forman, D. P.*, King, S. A.*, Zech, J. M., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., McAfee, N. W., & Whelan, J. P. (2023). Effect of cognitive-behavioral techniques for problem gambling and gambling disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Addiction
  47. Qain, L.*, & Whelan, J.P. (2023). Behavioral addiction from the Asian Americans perspective: Exploration of public and help-seeking stigma. Journal of Gambling Studies.
  48. Pfund, R. A., King, S. A.*, Forman, D. P.*, Zech, J. M., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., McAfee, N. W., & Whelan, J. P. (2023). Effect of cognitive-behavioral techniques for on recovery defined by gambling psychological functioning, and quality of life. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors
  49. Lipinski, D., Horn, T.L., Pfund, R.A., Whelan, J.P. (2023). Contrasting the effects of alcohol and alcohol expectancies on gambling behavior. Journal of Gambling Studies.
  50. Mitchell, H. G., King, S. A., Ginley, M. K., Hagemeier, N. E., Foster, K. N., & Sevak, R. (2023). Motives for Non-Medical Use of Prescription Stimulants in a Sample of Community College Students. Journal of American College Health, 1-8.
  51. Nicholson, T. P., Blazer, E. C., Hymes, A. S., & Ginley, M. K. (2023). A qualitative investigation into the trauma exhibited by first responders tackling the opioid epidemic in Tennessee. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 1-22.
  52. Mitchell, H. G., Ginley, M. K., Foster, K. N., Sevak, R. J., & Hagemeier, N. E. (2023). Non-medical use of prescription stimulants and nicotine among community college students. Community College Review, 1-8.
  53. Golden, A. R., Srisarajivakul, E. N., Hasselle, A. J., Pfund, R. A., & Knox, J. (2023). What was a gap is now a chasm: Remote schooling, the digital divide, and educational inequities resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Current Opinion in Psychology.
  54. Pfund, R. A., Richards, D. K., Boness, C. L., Schwebel, F. J., Tonigan, J. S., Maisto, S. A., & Witkiewitz, K. (2023). Relative and interactive associations between psychosocial intervention and Alcoholics Anonymous attendance with alcohol use disorder outcomes. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 84, 281-286.
  55. Pfund, R. A., Ginley, M. K., Boness, C. L., Rash, C. J., Zajac, K., & Witkiewitz, K. (2023). Contingency management for drug use disorders: Meta-analysis and application of Tolin’s criteria. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice.
  56. Horn, T. L.*, Lerma, M.*, Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (in press). Expectations about how alcohol consumption influences gambling. International Gambling Studies. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/14459795.2023.2224858
  57. Pfund, R. A., Ginley, M. K., Kim, H. S., Boness, C. L., Horn, T. L., & Whelan, J. P. (in press). Cognitive-behavioral treatment for gambling harm: Umbrella review and meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review.
  58. Clay, S., Wilkinson, Z., Ginley, M. K., Arunogiri, S., Christmas, M., Membrey, D., MacCartney, P., Sutherland, R., College-Frisby, S., Marshall, A.D., Nagle, J., Farrell, M., & McKetin, R. (in press). Perspectives and Sentiments on Contingency Management from People Who Use Methamphetamine. Drug and Alcohol Review.
  59. Pfund, R. A. (2025, February). Syntheses of randomized controlled trials on gambling disorder treatment. Paper presented to the Department of Psychology, University of Memphis.
  60. Whelan, J. (2025, January). Gambling Disorder: Understanding, Assessing and Treating the Harms. Pyramid EAP Association Regional Group Meeting. Virtual.
  61. Ginley, M. (2024, October). Addiction/Treatment/Gambling East Clinic Lecture. Psychiatry Grand Rounds at East Tennessee State University. Johnson City, TN.
  62. Ginley, M. (2024, October). Gambling Risks and How it Relates to Substance Use Disorder. Carter County Drug Prevention. Elizabethton, TN.
  63. Ginley, M. (2024, October). CHASCo talk. Virtual.
  64. Ginley, M. (2024, October). Problem Gambling and Gambling Disorder: Evidence for Best Practice. Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug, & other Addiction Services. Virtual.
  65. Ginley, M. (2024, September). Change the Odds: Answering Empirical Questions to Enhance Practice and Reduce Gambling-Related Harm. Psychiatry Grand Rounds at East Tennessee State University. Johnson City, TN.
  66. Whelan, J. (2024, August). Gambling Disorder Treatment Services in Tennessee. FY25 Annual Treatment and Recovery Provider Meeting in Middle Tennessee. Nashville, TN.
  67. Whelan, J. (2024, August). Gambling Disorder Treatment Services in Tennessee. FY25 Annual Treatment and Recovery Provider Meeting in West Tennessee. Jackson, TN.
  68. Whelan, J. (2024, August). Gambling Disorder Treatment Services in Tennessee. FY25 Annual Treatment and Recovery Provider Meeting in East Tennessee. Chattanooga, TN.
  69. Whelan, J. (2024, August). Gambling Disorder: What we know about prevention. Invited talk at the FY 2025 Annual TDMHSAS-Funded Coalitions Meeting. Brentwood, TN.
  70. Pfund, R. A. (2024, May). Maximizing the effectiveness of psychological treatment for gambling disorder. Invited talk presented to the University of North Carolina School of Social Work, Chapel Hill, NC.
  71. Ginley, M. K. & Adcock, M. (2024, April 9). Gambling Clinic Presentation to ASC Working Group. Addiction Science Center. Johnson City, TN.
  72. Whelan, J. P. (2024, April 1). [insert title]. Social Work Department, University of Memphis. Memphis, TN.
  73. Whelan, J.P. (2024, February). Gambling Disorder: Conceptualization, Assessment, & Treatment. Workshop provided at the 16th Mississippi Addiction Conference. Flowood, MS.
  74. February 2024: Invited speaker, Ginley M. K.Change the Odds: Using Science to Enhance Practice and Reduce Gambling-Related Harm. Research and Creative Activity Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN.
  75. Paul, M. L., Meinerding, M. E., Weinstock, J., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, November). Type of Retrospective Assessment Moderates the Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment on Gambling Frequency: A Meta-Analysis. Submitted for presentation at the at the 57th Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.
  76. Ginley M. K. (2023, October).Gambling, Gambling Harms, and Gambling Treatment. Department of Psychiatry, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, Johnson City, TN.
  77. Whelan, J. P. (2023, October). [insert title]. Louisiana Department of Mental Health.
  78. Whelan, J. P. (2023, October). TN Institute for Gambling Education & Research: The story. Clinical Forum, Memphis TN.

  1. Pfund, R. A., Ginley, M. K., Kim, H. S., Boness, C. L., *Horn, T. L., & Whelan, J. P. (2023). Cognitive-behavioral treatment for gambling harm: Umbrella review and meta-analysis. Manuscript under review (revise and resubmit).
  2. Pfund, R. A., *Valencia, A. J., *Hudson, E. A., Ginley, M. K., & Whelan, J. P. (2023). Effectiveness of a systems-wide initiative to address motivation and expectations for treatment on initial session attendance to outpatient gambling treatment. Manuscript under review.
  3. Nicholson, T. P., Pfund, R. A., & Ginley, M. K. (2023). Stigma reduction and resiliency training for first responders (SRRT-FR): A feasibility and initial efficacy evaluation. Manuscript under review.
  4. Stiglets, B. E., Ginley, M. K., Pfund, R. A. & Whelan, J. P. (2024). Symptom Clusters in Individuals Seeking Treatment for Gambling Disorder. [Manuscript Submitted for Publication]. Department of Psychology, East Tennessee State University.
  5. Dow, C. V., Andersland, M. D., Velandia, E. A., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2024). Leveraging College Men’s Sports Betting Experiences to Inform Responsible Gambling: A Focus Group Study [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Department of Psychology, University of Memphis.
  6. Dow, C. V., Andersland, M. D., Velandia, E. A., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2024). Perceptions and Receptiveness to Responsible Gambling by College Men who Sports Bet: A Focus Group Study [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Department of Psychology, University of Memphis.
  7. Smith, E. H., Free, B. L., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2024). Efficacy of personalized feedback interventions for gambling: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Manuscript under review.
  9. Lipinski, D., Whelan, J. P., *Stiglets, B. E., Ginley, M. K., & Pfund, R. A. (2023). The influence of gambling on mood state and alcohol cravings. Manuscript under review.
  10. Valencia, A. J., *Horn, T. L., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023). Effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy for gambling disorder among African American adults. Manuscript under review.
  11. Lerma, M., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2023). Does user activity promote gambling-related content on Twitter? Manuscript under review.
  12. Whelan, J. P., Pfund, R. A., & Ginley, M. K. (2023). We might have a sports wagering problem and it is not what you think. Manuscript under review.
  13. Pfund, R. A., Ginley, M. K., Kim, H. S., Boness, C. L., *Horn, T. L., & Whelan, J. P. (2023). Cognitive-behavioral treatment for gambling harm: Umbrella review and meta-analysis. Manuscript under review (revise and resubmit).
  14. Pfund, R. A., *Valencia, A. J., *Hudson, E. A., Ginley, M. K., & Whelan, J. P. (2023). Effectiveness of a systems-wide initiative to address motivation and expectations for treatment on initial session attendance to outpatient gambling treatment. Manuscript under review.
  15. Nicholson, T. P., Pfund, R. A., & Ginley, M. K. (2023). Stigma reduction and resiliency training for first responders (SRRT-FR): A feasibility and initial efficacy evaluation. Manuscript under review.
  16. Smith, E.H., McPhail, A., Pfund, R.A., & Whelan, J.P. Expectations of How Acute Cannabis Use Affects Gambling Experiences and Behaviors
  17. Nicholson, T. P., Pfund, R. A., & Ginley, M. K. (2023). Stigma reduction and resiliency training for first responders (SRRT-FR): A feasibility and initial efficacy evaluation. Manuscript under review.
  18. Stiglets, B. E., Ginley, M. K., Pfund, R. A. & Whelan, J. P. (2024). Symptom Clusters in Individuals Seeking Treatment for Gambling Disorder. [Manuscript Submitted for Publication]. Department of Psychology, East Tennessee State University.
  19. Dow, C. V., Andersland, M. D., Velandia, E. A., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2024). Leveraging College Men’s Sports Betting Experiences to Inform Responsible Gambling: A Focus Group Study [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Department of Psychology, University of Memphis.
  20. Dow, C. V., Andersland, M. D., Velandia, E. A., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2024). Perceptions and Receptiveness to Responsible Gambling by College Men who Sports Bet: A Focus Group Study [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Department of Psychology, University of Memphis.
  21. Smith, E. H., Free, B. L., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2024). Efficacy of personalized feedback interventions for gambling: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Manuscript under review.

  1. Boughter, J. R., McPhail, A, & Whelan, J. P. (2022, October). Exploring frequent gamblers’ insight into their own gambling problems. Presented at the annual conference of International Center for Responsible Gaming in Las Vegas, NV.
  2. Horn, T. L., Whelan, J. P., & McPhail, A. (2022, October). The relation between alcohol consumption and gambling in a naturalistic setting. Presented at the annual conference of International Center for Responsible Gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  3. Lerma, M., Horn, T., Valencia, A., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2022, October). The Expectations of Alcohol Consumption on Gambling Behaviors. Presented at the annual International Center for Responsible Gaming Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Las Vegas, NV.
  4. Smith, E. H., McPhail, A., Lerma, M., & Whelan, J. (2022, October). Exploring expectations of cannabis on gambling behavior. Presented at the annual conference of International Center for Responsible Gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  5. Fabijanic, M. D., Pfund, R. A., Valencia, A. J., Ginley, M. K., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Among African Americans. Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  6. Forman, D. P., Boughter, J. R., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, May). Components, therapist training, and fidelity in randomized controlled trials of motivational interviewing for gambling harm: A systematic review. Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  7. Horn, T.L., Lerma, M., McPhail, A. Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Alcohol Consumption while Gambling: New Evidence within a Responsible Gambling Framework. Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  8. King, S. A., Forman, D. P., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., McAfee, N. W., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, May). Does Gambling-Focused Treatment Affect Mental Health and Quality of Life? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Paper to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  9. Lerma, M., Pfund, R. A., Valencia, A. J., Smith, E. H., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Does Twitter User Activity Promote Gambling-Related Content? Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  10. McAfee, N.W., Pfund, R., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May 23-25). Gambling, associated mental health concerns, and academic retention: Results from a state-wide prevalence study of college students [Conference poster]. Submitted to the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  11. Mitchell, H. G., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, May 23-25). Predicting psychotherapy session attendance among individuals experiencing gambling-related harms [Poster presentation submitted for review]. 18th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
  12. Pfund, R. A., Forman, D. P., King, S. A., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., McAfee, N. W., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Are the effects of cognitive-behavioral techniques for gambling-related harms overestimated? A meta-analysis. Paper to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  13. Son, J. w., Horn, T.L., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Gambling Warning Message Recall and Recognition. Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  14. Stiglets, B. E., Pfund, R. A., Whelan, J. P., & Ginley, M. K. (2023, May). Symptom Clusters in Individuals Seeking Treatment for Gambling Disorder. Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  15. Lerma, M., McPhail, A., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, April). Awareness of Experiencing Gambling-Related Harm: Do I Have a Gambling Problem? Poster to be presented at the Society of Behavioral Medicine 44th Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions, Phoenix, AZ.
  16. Fabijanic, M. D., Pfund, R. A., Valencia, A. J., Ginley, M. K., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Among African Americans. Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  17. Forman, D. P., Boughter, J. R., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, May). Components, therapist training, and fidelity in randomized controlled trials of motivational interviewing for gambling harm: A systematic review. Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  18. Horn, T.L., Lerma, M., McPhail, A. Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Alcohol Consumption while Gambling: New Evidence within a Responsible Gambling Framework. Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  19. King, S. A., Forman, D. P., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., McAfee, N. W., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, May). Does Gambling-Focused Treatment Affect Mental Health and Quality of Life? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Paper to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  20. Lerma, M., Pfund, R. A., Valencia, A. J., Smith, E. H., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Does Twitter User Activity Promote Gambling-Related Content? Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  21. McAfee, N.W., Pfund, R., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May 23-25). Gambling, associated mental health concerns, and academic retention: Results from a state-wide prevalence study of college students [Conference poster]. Submitted to the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  22. Mitchell, H. G., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, May 23-25). Predicting psychotherapy session attendance among individuals experiencing gambling-related harms [Poster presentation submitted for review]. 18th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
  23. Pfund, R. A., Forman, D. P., King, S. A., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., McAfee, N. W., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Are the effects of cognitive-behavioral techniques for gambling-related harms overestimated? A meta-analysis. Paper to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  24. Son, J. w., Horn, T.L., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Gambling Warning Message Recall and Recognition. Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  25. Stiglets, B. E., Pfund, R. A., Whelan, J. P., & Ginley, M. K. (2023, May). Symptom Clusters in Individuals Seeking Treatment for Gambling Disorder. Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  26. Paul, M. L., Meinerding, M. E., Weinstock, J., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, November). Type of Retrospective Assessment Moderates the Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment on Gambling Frequency: A Meta-Analysis. Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.
  27. Dow, C. V., Feng, D., Andersland, M. D., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, October). A Systematic Review of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Components for Problem Gambling and Gambling Disorder . Presented at the International Center for Responsible Gambling Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
  28. McPhail, A., Whelan, J. P., Horn, T. L., Ginley, M., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, October). The Relation between Cannabis Use Frequency and Gambling Behaviors Among Individuals who Gamble Frequently  Presented at the International Center for Responsible Gambling Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States
  29. Stiglets, B.E., Kromash, R., Ginley, M.K., Pfund, R.A., Whelan, J.P, & Lipinski, D. (2023, October). An experimental study to explore the influence of gambling on mood state and alcohol cravings. Presented at the International Center for Responsible Gambling Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States
  30. Stiglets, B. E., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P. & Pfund, R. A. (2023 October). Heterogeneous Symptom Classes of Treatment-Seeking Gamblers. Poster to be presented at the Tennessee Psychological Association Annual Convention, Franklin, TN.
  31. Dow, C. V., Feng, D., Andersland, M. D., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, October 20-23). A Systematic Review of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Components for Problem Gambling and Gambling Disorder [Poster presentation]. 2023 Tennessee Psychological Association Annual Convention, Franklin, TN, United States
  32. Whelan, J. P. (2023, November). Gambling Treatment: Strategies to Engage & Retain Those Needing Help. Presented at the International Center for Responsible Gambling Treatment Providers Conference on Gambling Addiction, Hollywood, FL, United States.
  33. Pfund, R. A. (2023, November). Understanding Dropout from Treatment for Problem and Disordered Gambling. Presented at the International Center for Responsible Gambling Treatment Providers Conference on Gambling Addiction, Hollywood, FL, United States.
  34. Pfund, R. A., Ginley, M. K., & Whelan, J. P. (2024, April). Meta-analytic research domains: The future of research on psychological treatment for gambling harm. Paper to be presented at the Alberta Gambling Research Institute Conference, Banff, Alberta.
  35. Pfund, R. A. (2024, April). A case example of cognitive-behavioral treatment for gambling disorder. Keynote address presented to the Arkansas Problem Gambling Council’s Annual Symposium, Hot Springs, AR.
  36. Pfund, R. A., Ginley, M. K., & Whelan, J. P. (2024, April). Meta-analytic research domains: The future of research on psychological treatment for gambling harm. Paper presented at the Alberta Gambling Research Institute Conference, Banff, Alberta.
  37. Pfund, R. A. (2024, March). Prevention and treatment of gambling harm among emerging adults. Invited talk presented at the Responsible Gambling Council’s annual Discovery Conference, Toronto, Ontario.
  38. Stiglets, B.E., Anderson, N.S., Prior, K., Greenlee, M.E., Valencia, A.J., Bourgoin, N.M., Whelan, J.P. & Ginley, M.K. (2024, April). Scoping review of responsible gambling strategies. Poster presentation at the 12th Annual Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Conference, Denver, CO.
  39. Andersland, M., McPhail, A., Dow, C.V., Valencia, A.J., Pfund, R.A. & Whelan, J.P. (2024, April). Expectations of the Effects of Nicotine on Gambling Behavior. Presented at the Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction annual meeting, Denver, CO.
  40. Whalen, S. K., Dawn, M. R., Pfund, R. A., & Ginley, M. K., (2024, April). Impulsivity facets and associations with risky behaviors: A latent profile analysis. Poster presented at the Collaborative Perspectives on Addiction Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.
  41. Dow, C. V., Andersland, M. D., Velandia, E. A., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2024, October 6-7). The Experiences of College Men who Sports Bet and their Perceptions and Receptiveness to Responsible Gambling: A Focus Group Study [Conference presentation]. 2024 ICRG Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
  42. Morelli, B., Gunnigle, M. A., Russel, L., Jones, J. N., Schuetze, J., Riley, E., Halford, M., Lee, D. A., Dow, C. V., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A., (2024, October). A Wake-Up Call II: Secret Shopper Study on Accessing Information about Casino Self-Exclusion Programs. Poster presented at the annual convention of the International Center for Responsible Gaming, Las Vegas, NV.
  43. Gunnigle, M. A., Russell, L. M., Schuetze, J. G., Morelli, B., Halford, M. R, Riley, E. E., Jones, J. N., Lee, D. A., Dow, C. V., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2024, October). A Wake-Up Call I: A Secret Shopper Study on Accessing Casino Responsible Gambling Resources. Poster presented at the annual convention of the International Center for Responsible Gaming, Las Vegas, NV.
  44. Andersland, M.D., Lipinski, D., Whelan, J.P., Stiglets, B.E., Ginley, M.K., Pfund, R.A. (2024, October) The Influence of Winning and Losing Gambling Experience on Mood State and Alcohol Cravings. Presented at the International Center for Responsible Gambling Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Las Vegas, NV.
  45. Gunnigle, M.A., Morelli, B., Free, B.L., Whelan, J.P., & Pfund, R.A. (2025, April). Absolute and Relative Outcomes of Pharmacological Interventions for Gambling Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Poster presented at the Alberta Gambling Research Institute 24th annual conference, Banff, Alberta.
  46. Dow, C. V., Morelli, B., Son, J., Koompah, D., Andersland, M. D., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2025, April 24-26). A Qualitative Evaluation of Social Support Provided Through a Live and Anonymous Sports Betting Channel on an Online Social Platform [Conference presentation]. Alberta Gambling Research Institute Conference 2025, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
  47. Stiglets, B. E., Pfund, R. A., Whelan, J. P. & Ginley, M. K. (2025). Psychometric Evaluation of the Responsible Gambling Skills Assessment. Poster to be presented at the Alberta Gambling Research Institute 2025 Conference, Banff, Alberta, Canada.
  48. Dow, C. V. (2025, April). Game on! Wallet gone! The influence of sports betting advertising, and strategies for supporting those who struggle. Invited talk presented to the Arkansas Problem Gambling Council’s Annual Symposium, Little Rock, AR.
  49. Morelli, B. (2025, April). Can I get some help? Secret shoppers searching for responsible gambling resources. Invited talk presented to the Arkansas Problem Gambling Council’s Annual Symposium, Little Rock, AR.
  50. Pfund, R. A. (2025, April). Empirically supported techniques for preventing and treating gambling disorder. Invited talk presented to the Arkansas Problem Gambling Council’s Annual Symposium, Little Rock, AR.
  52. Boughter, J. R., McPhail, A, & Whelan, J. P. (2022, October). Exploring frequent gamblers’ insight into their own gambling problems. Presented at the annual conference of International Center for Responsible Gaming in Las Vegas, NV.
  53. Horn, T. L., Whelan, J. P., & McPhail, A. (2022, October). The relation between alcohol consumption and gambling in a naturalistic setting. Presented at the annual conference of International Center for Responsible Gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  54. Lerma, M., Horn, T., Valencia, A., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2022, October). The Expectations of Alcohol Consumption on Gambling Behaviors. Presented at the annual International Center for Responsible Gaming Conference on Gambling and Addiction, Las Vegas, NV.
  55. Smith, E. H., McPhail, A., Lerma, M., & Whelan, J. (2022, October). Exploring expectations of cannabis on gambling behavior. Presented at the annual conference of International Center for Responsible Gaming in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  56. Fabijanic, M. D., Pfund, R. A., Valencia, A. J., Ginley, M. K., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Among African Americans. Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  57. Forman, D. P., Boughter, J. R., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, May). Components, therapist training, and fidelity in randomized controlled trials of motivational interviewing for gambling harm: A systematic review. Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  58. Horn, T.L., Lerma, M., McPhail, A. Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Alcohol Consumption while Gambling: New Evidence within a Responsible Gambling Framework. Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  59. King, S. A., Forman, D. P., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., McAfee, N. W., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, May). Does Gambling-Focused Treatment Affect Mental Health and Quality of Life? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Paper to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  60. Lerma, M., Pfund, R. A., Valencia, A. J., Smith, E. H., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Does Twitter User Activity Promote Gambling-Related Content? Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  61. McAfee, N.W., Pfund, R., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May 23-25). Gambling, associated mental health concerns, and academic retention: Results from a state-wide prevalence study of college students [Conference poster]. Submitted to the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  62. Mitchell, H. G., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, May 23-25). Predicting psychotherapy session attendance among individuals experiencing gambling-related harms [Poster presentation submitted for review]. 18th International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
  63. Pfund, R. A., Forman, D. P., King, S. A., Ginley, M. K., Peter, S. C., McAfee, N. W., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Are the effects of cognitive-behavioral techniques for gambling-related harms overestimated? A meta-analysis. Paper to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  64. Son, J. W., Horn, T.L., Pfund, R. A., & Whelan, J. P. (2023, May). Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Gambling Warning Message Recall and Recognition. Poster to be presented at the International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking, Las Vegas, NV.
  65. Paul, M. L., Meinerding, M. E., Weinstock, J., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, November). Type of Retrospective Assessment Moderates the Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment on Gambling Frequency: A Meta-Analysis. Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.
  66. Dow, C. V., Feng, D., Andersland, M. D., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, October). A Systematic Review of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Components for Problem Gambling and Gambling Disorder. Presented at the International Center for Responsible Gambling Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
  67. McPhail, A., Whelan, J. P., Horn, T. L., Ginley, M., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, October). The Relation between Cannabis Use Frequency and Gambling Behaviors Among Individuals who Gamble Frequently. Presented at the International Center for Responsible Gambling Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States
  68. Stiglets, B.E., Kromash, R., Ginley, M.K., Pfund, R.A., Whelan, J.P, & Lipinski, D. (2023, October). An experimental study to explore the influence of gambling on mood state and alcohol cravings. Presented at the International Center for Responsible Gambling Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States
  69. Stiglets, B. E., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P. & Pfund, R. A. (2023 October). Heterogeneous Symptom Classes of Treatment-Seeking Gamblers. Poster to be presented at the Tennessee Psychological Association Annual Convention, Franklin, TN.
  70. Dow, C. V., Feng, D., Andersland, M. D., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, October 20-23). A Systematic Review of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Components for Problem Gambling and Gambling Disorder [Poster presentation]. 2023 Tennessee Psychological Association Annual Convention, Franklin, TN, United States
  71. Paul, M. L., Meinerding, M. E., Weinstock, J., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, November). Type of Retrospective Assessment Moderates the Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment on Gambling Frequency: A Meta-Analysis. Annual Convention of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Seattle, WA.
  72. Dow, C. V., Feng, D., Andersland, M. D., Ginley, M. K., Whelan, J. P., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, October). A Systematic Review of Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Components for Problem Gambling and Gambling Disorder . Presented at the International Center for Responsible Gambling Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States.
  73. McPhail, A., Whelan, J. P., Horn, T. L., Ginley, M., & Pfund, R. A. (2023, October). The Relation between Cannabis Use Frequency and Gambling Behaviors Among Individuals who Gamble Frequently Presented at the International Center for Responsible Gambling Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States
  74. Stiglets, B.E., Kromash, R., Ginley, M.K., Pfund, R.A., Whelan, J.P, & Lipinski, D. (2023, October).An experimental study to explore the influence of gambling on mood state and alcohol cravings. Presented at the International Center for Responsible Gambling Conference, Las Vegas, NV, United States

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