Gambling Literacy

How do you know when the game is playing you?

Timothy White Jr. is a problem gambling specialist with the Kansas Behavioral Health Services Commission. In this public presentation, he will offer an engaging and informative look at problem gambling.

An interactive activity will place participants in the mindset of someone struggling with gambling addiction, highlighting common warning signs that may indicate a developing problem. Attendees will learn about activities that are gambling, but are generally not thought of as gambling.

White will also highlight the history and current landscape of gambling in Kansas, tracing its evolution from legalization in 1987 to the online sportsbooks of today. He will share key findings from the 2025 Kansas Gambling Survey, and conclude by sharing Kansas-based resources and support options available for individuals and families affected by gambling-related harms.

This is a hybrid program: Attend in person at Newton Public Library, or click here to sign up for the Zoom Webinar simulcast: https://us06web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_LVyu20O_TOGsl15ywvQvWA.

Presented by NPL and the Modern Mrs. FCE Club.

About Timothy White:

Timothy White Jr. is the Problem Gambling Specialist for Southwestern and South-Central Kansas for the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). He has worked in the public sector for two years. Before that, he worked on Problem Resolution in the private sector, using that experience to develop innovative ways to break down stigmas and barriers within the Kansas community. Outside of work, he is a loving husband and father of four who enjoys cooking and traveling with his family.