Due to the opening up of the regulated gambling market to private companies in Ontario, youth are being exposed to more gambling media than ever before. In this multimedia workshop, youth develop critical thinking skills by exploring the role of gambling advertisements in falsely portraying gambling as risk-free and as a way of making easy money as compared to its reality. Participants will discuss the increased prominence of ‘influencer marketing’ and youth exposure to gambling related content (i.e. gambling tipsters, fantasy sports content) on social media platforms while evaluating the credibility of the shared information. The workshop will provide media safety tips (i.e. limiting screen time, installing adblockers, downloading smartphone usage tracking app), and invites participants to analyze online content prior to sharing it. The workshop will also share support services available in the community in regards to mental health and problem gambling.
Questions? Contact the YGAP team at ygap@ymcagta.org.
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