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The Gambling, Gaming & Technology Use Community of Interest brings together addiction and mental health service providers, researchers and subject matter experts in the fields of gambling, technology/Internet use and video gaming to collaborate and share knowledge on emerging trends and clinical best practices.

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Ontario Place to be the new location for a casino?

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Just in case you missed them, here are two recent articles published in the Globe and Mail on discussions to build a new casino at the Ontario Place location. Gambling industry eyes Toronto waterfront’s Ontario Place - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toronto/article-gambling-industry-eyes-downtown-waterfront/ Ontario Finance Minister open to idea of a casino on Toronto’s waterfront - ...
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Searching for ways to improve screening problem gambling

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St. Michael’s and U of T are looking for health-care providers to take part in a research study Are you a health-care provider? If so, please share your thoughts with St. Michael’s and University of Toronto researchers on ways to improve screening for problem gambling. We are looking for a wide range of health-care and service providers. In-person or online sorting and rating sessions will be held at U of T. Those who take part will be eligible to win a gourmet food basket. Contact Amanda...
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Changes to Sports Betting

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Changes are coming to sports betting in Canada. This article in the Toronto Star summarizes the key issues nicely. Is anybody worried about this? Steve
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Re: Stigma & Gambling - YMCA Webinar

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Hi Jenn, Great question! While we don't automatically provide attendees with a certificate, we do offer certificates for all attendees. All attendees receive an email a couple hours after the webinar with instructions for how to request a certificate.
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Stigma & Gambling - YMCA Webinar

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Re: Stigma & Gambling - YMCA Webinar

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Is there a certificate given if we attend this webinar? Jenn
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FREE Virtual YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program Webinar

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Hi there, I hope you are having a pleasant day! I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling & Comorbidity webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. The webinar is FREE to attend and is being offered on: Friday, September 30 th at 1:00pm EST - 2:00pm EST. If you are interested in attending, you can register for the webinar through this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_On_-qbD7SAyYHvIduUo4Wg Please feel free to share...
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FREE Virtual YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program Webinar

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I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling and Stigma webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a brief description about the webinar : Do the words we use matter? Where does stigma come from? How do we break the cycle? If you’ve ever wondered the answer to any of these questions, then look no further because the YMCA’s Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) has you covered! Stand-up to Stigma is a free session,...
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Dispelling Myths Around Youth Gambling - YMCA of Greater Toronto

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The Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP)'s blog, "Dispelling myths around youth gambling" distinguishes fact from fiction when it comes to youth betting. Click on the link to learn more: Dispelling myths around youth gambling – YMCA of Greater Toronto Blog (ymcagta.org)
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FREE Virtual YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program Webinar

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I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Game-bling webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Game-Bling is an interactive webinar designed for service providers and parents of youth, during which we will explore the dangers of the blurred lines between gaming and gambling and provide tools to understand and support youth. The webinar is FREE to attend and is being offered on: Friday, February 10 th at 1:00pm EST - 2:00pm EST. If...
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FREE Virtual YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program Webinar

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I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling & Comorbidity webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. The webinar is FREE to attend and is being offered on: Friday, February 24 th at 1:00pm EST - 2:00pm EST. If you’re interested in attending, you can register for the webinar through this link: https://ymcagta-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GhSiewXsSJiLevXKaQQJew Please feel free to share information about this webinar with...
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