Gateway Foundation

Wager Danger

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Access to legalized gambling in the US is at an all-time high, and sports book betting apps, video slot machines, lotteries and casinos seem to be everywhere. How does the increased access to legalized gambling affect all of us? Are their unique harms that we haven't considered? These are some of the questions we seek to explore as we chat with behavioral health professionals, academics, gambling disorder experts and individuals in recovery from gambling addiction.

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The Gambler's Fallacy | Are you winning as often as you think? 15.06.2022 51:49

Ask a gambler their winning percentage and you'll probably get a response that's not true. Elizabeth Thielen, the Gambling Program Director of NICASA Behavioral Health Services joins the show to discuss how unlikely partnerships (e.g., NFL Foundation, NCAA, FanDuel, National Council on Problem Gambling and Behavioral Health Providers) are banding together to create awareness campaigns to ensure ga...

Illinois Council on Problem Gambling | A Resource for Education & Awareness* 19.05.2022 54:59

Gambling in Illinois continues to grow! More casinos are being built, video gaming terminals seem to be available on every corner and legalized sports betting is available through mobile devices. What can we do to better equip mental health professionals to recognize and respond to individuals that are experiencing problems related to gambling? Bill Johnson, the Executive Director of the Illinoi...

The Recovery Journey | A Clinical Perspective 28.04.2022 22:54

The road to recovery from problem gambling is a lifelong process. Clinical Supervisor Melissa "Missy" Coffey discusses problem identifiers, insights and coping strategies for individuals that identify as problem gamblers.

Youth, Adolescent and Young Adults – Gaming to Gambling 12.04.2022 46:51

What are the unique risk factors that parents, teachers and family members can recognize when interacting with teens and young adults? Our panel of experts discusses and offer solutions that assist in limiting or preventing gaming and gambling harm to a vulnerable demographic. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/jul/11/my-son-would-be-shaking-trying-not-to-go-online-how-the-gambling-ind...