VIRTUAL: Sports Gambling & Daily Fantasy Sports

One of the most rapidly expanding areas in the gambling world is sports gambling and daily fantasy sports. This one-hour presentation via Zoom will look at the current states of both in Pennsylvania. Another focus will be what is on the horizon for sports wagering. We will also discuss ways to prevent problem gambling and the treatment available for those with gambling disorders.

Josh Mountz, MEd, CPS, is the Training Coordinator and a Prevention Specialist with Compass Mark, where he has worked since 2014 after earning his master’s degree in education from Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA. As a prevention specialist Joshua teaches classroom lessons K-12 and college age, community education sessions, represents Compass Mark at local health fairs, and works with various community partners to champion the cause of prevention!

Josh has joined the Student Assistance Program (SAP) training team at Compass Mark and has been confirmed as a State Certified Lead SAP Trainer. Training in the areas of SAP, Problem Gambling, Loot Boxes, and other topics related to substance use/misuse, Joshua provides educators and community members with important and relevant information.

Questions to Josh- jmountz@compassmark.org