
Center for Gambling Studies
Welcome to the Center for Gambling Studies (CGS) at Rutgers School of Social Work. Founded in 2007, CGS is the only gambling studies center in a school of social work and one of a few such centers in the U.S., and the world.
By the Numbers
267
gambling counselors trained
8.9 billion
bets analyzed
$10M
in grants received

Our Mission
To drive global decision-making on issues relative to gambling and gaming by conducting strategic, non-partisan research and policymaking and to benefit individuals and families adversely affected by problems with interactive technology through innovative prevention, training, and intervention programs.
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Contact Us
Lia Nower, JD, PhD
Professor and Director
Center for Gambling Studies
Addiction Counselor Training Certificate Program
School of Social Work
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Email: lnower@rutgers.edu