Gambling and Smoking Provider Toolkit

KEY LEARNING TAKEAWAYS

• How problem gambling disorder affects overall health

• Link between smoking and gambling disorder

• Prevention and treatment of gambling disorder

• Tools to assess the risk of gambling disorder and tips to promote a healthier environment

Featured Presenter

Cyndi M. Maivia - Chief, Office of Problem Gambling

Cyndi Maivia has 20 years of experience working in the gambling regulatory field. She specializes in the prevention and treatment of gambling disorder, working with multi–cultural and multi–generational populations, as well as the recovery community.

Experience:

• 2008-Present: Office of Problem Gambling - serves as a member of California Gambling Control Commission, Gambling Policy Advisory Group, and CDPH Race and Health Equity Steering committee.
• 2000-2008: Department of Justice, Bureau of Gambling Control (BGC) - administered the Charitable Gambling Program