The Nebraska Gamblers Assistance program exists to develop guidelines and standards for the operation of the Gamblers Assistance Program, to direct the distribution and disbursement of money in the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund, to develop standards to train and certify problem gambling counselors, evaluate and approve counselor applications, over see and authorize the use of funds for treat
ment, education and prevention regarding problem gambling, and all necessary activities to carry out the duties defined by the Nebraska Legislature with the passage of LB 6 in 2013.