The California Council on Problem Gambling has recently completed 30 hours of classroom education for 26 counselors and others who are working towards certification in the field of Problem Gambling. There are still additional requirements that must be completed to earn the distinguished California Certified Gambling Counselor Certification (CCGC) designation, but it is expected that most of the participants will earn certification in the near future.

The educational phase of the program was completed under contract to the County of Riverside and funded by the California Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund, courtesy of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians. Phase two of the program is expected to begin soon and optimism that Riverside County will have more than 20 new counselors certified in problem gambling by the middle of next year.

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