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About Michigan Association on Problem Gambling (MAPG)

The Michigan Association on Problem Gambling (MAPG) is a non-profit corporation recognized by the IRS with a 501 (c) (3) charitable designation. It is funded by membership fees, donations and grants and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors to fulfill the mission and goals of the organization.

This organization is open to Michigan’s gaming industry (Native American tribal casinos, commercial casinos, lotteries, and horse racing facilities), gamblers in recovery, professionals, clinicians, students, and anybody interested in learning more about problem gambling disorder.

MAPG is the Michigan affiliate to the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). MAPG takes a neutral stance on legal gambling. Our Board Members provide training and presentations to gaming industry stakeholders, service clubs, churches, adult groups, schools, news media, and government agencies for the purposes of education, awareness and support services.

For those seeking help for a potential gambling problem, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.

MAPG’s success depends upon the involvement of its members who recognize that problem gambling is a public health issue that needs to be addressed. Anyone can become a member and participate in MAPG programs.

We are proud affiliate members of the NCPG.

Our Board Members

Blaine Ryan DeGracia is an attorney at RMC and recently received his Juris Doctorate degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. His areas of focus include gaming and intellectual property law.
Mike Mooney is the CEO of Choices Counseling Center in Roseville and is a licensed counselor of 25 years.
Michael Burke was the long-term Executive Director of MAPG. He is also a motivational speaker and national lecturer in the field of cross-addiction and compulsive gambling. His book, "Never Enough: One Lawyers True Story of How He Gambled His Career Away" has been published by the American Bar Association.
David Ledgerwood is the Associate Professor and Director - Division of Nicotine and Tobacco Research at Wayne State University. Dr. Ledgerwood’s research focuses on behavioral treatments for substance and behavioral addictions (e.g., gambling disorder), as well as mechanisms of substance use disorders.
Jessica Blake is the Manager of Responsible Gaming at Four Winds Casinos located in Michigan and Indiana. She is a citizen of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, the owners of Four Winds Casinos. Since beginning her career in the casino industry in 2009, much of her time has been spent working alongside many Human Resources professionals with a strong focus on training and development.

Contact Us.

MICHIGAN ASSOCIATION ON PROBLEM GAMBLING
2843 E Grand River Ave BoX 268

East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: 517-672-6904