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How "Fortnite" is changing the gaming market
The game Fortnite is a free game that can be played on mobile devices. Because of these savvy choices, more and more women are playing this game, helping to propel is to possibly generate 3.5 billion dollars in revenue. They also offer more representation for women, which is something different as well. How 'Fortnite' unlocked the most active gamers on mobile It's interesting how they have begun to cater to women, and that choice is really paying off for them.
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Re: How mental illness is discussed on the internet
There are so many horrible things and misinformation on the internet regarding mental health and addictions. In a sea of confusion, it's hard to find the truth. I think it's critical for those of us working in this field to stop using jargon and psychobabble to reach the general population. People are looking for credible information that they can understand and share on social media. I saw a "problem solving" cartoon the other day that showed someone who hung himself and the other person...
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Re: Just Released! Journal of Gambling Issues - Special Issue (38)
Thx for the link to JGI's latest issue! The first journal title caught my eye right away - What Characterizes Excessive Online Trading? I particularly liked how they explored the mutual similarities between gambling behaviours and trading behaviours. In my opinion, I think the sample size was much to low to really encapsulate the scope of trading. For example, I think stricter measures on participants may have helped to pull apart problem trading versus regular trading - novel traders,...
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Re: Can anyone suggest an gambling clinical practice guide, that incorporates "cultural competency" on the idea of "lucky?"
Hello Bill, Please find the attached document, "A Guide for Counsellors Working with Problem Gambling Clients from Ethno-cultural Communities." On page 16 there is content related to your question. Best, Lisa
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Re: Addicted to Fortnite? Montreal law firm says video game company should pay up
I agree that transparency around risks from developers would be beneficial for consumers. Something like pop-up messages (similar to those in casinos) after playing for extended periods of time might be helpful and easy to implement. I think open conversations and advocacy with developers may lead to changes without regulation in any given jurisdiction (especially with video games being a global market). An example of where developers have started taking a step to help inform consumers in a...
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Gambling, meme stocks and social media - A convergence?
Recently there's been some interesting news around "meme stocks" like GameStop and others, which to some extent could be considered closer to gambling rather than investing. This article has a decent breakdown of the subject, although it's probably a bigger topic than a single article can cover. What's interesting is that this type of story is around a Gaming company and is fueled by social media (reddit, and in particular /r/wallstreetbets - which by its name, doesn't hide the...
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Re: Gambling, meme stocks and social media - A convergence?
Interesting article Mahfuz, thanks for sharing. I too have been following the meme stock phenomenon this past year.
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In the news: (CBC) Ford government could lose $2.8B over 5 years in online gambling bet, confidential report warns
A CBC article published today outlines how the Ontario government could lose up to $550 million in annual revenue with the arrival of the online gambling market in Ontario ($2.8 billion over the next five years). The projections, outlined in a private and confidential report to one of Canada's largest gaming companies, suggests that the province is set to lose money due to individuals spending more money on online gambling and moving away from land-based casino gambling (the taxation rate is...
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Re: Ontario is moving quickly to approve online gambling operators.
As per this article Draft Kings is planning on coming to Ontario. Will be able to capture any share given the prevalence of our grey market gaming which has always been here. Thoughts on whether Ontario is going to even grant them a license?
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Commentary - Chinese Video Gaming Policy
The article discusses 1) alleged ineffectiveness, 2) alleged Draconian-ness, and 3) emerging evidence of identifiable benefits. Read on if interested in these aspects of the policy! See article attached.
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Re: Commentary - Chinese Video Gaming Policy
The article discusses 1) alleged ineffectiveness, 2) alleged Draconian-ness, and 3) emerging evidence of identifiable benefits. Read if interested in these aspects of the policy. Reference: Xiao, L.Y. (2022). Reserve your judgement on "Draconian" Chinese video gaming restrictions on children. Commentary on: Draconian policy measures are unlikely to prevent disordered gaming (Colder Carras et al., 2021). Accessed June 3, 2022 at https://www.researchgate.net/p...er_Carras_et_al_2021 (pasted ...
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FREE VIRTUAL YMCA MEDIA IMPACT AND YOUTH GAMBLING WEBINAR
The Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto is hosting a FREE and VIRTUAL Media Impact webinar. Below is a brief description of the webinar: How many youth were exposed to a gambling ad during lockdown? Can Twitch be used to gamble? Are influencers being used to market gambling products? The YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Gambling Awareness Program's (YGAP) Media Impact presentation will tackle these questions and more, in a free hour-long session. The...
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Is Facebook creating "iDisorders" ?
1. This article dated back in January 2013, focusing on the technological use of various means and media on symptomology of mood disorders and examines the impact of attitudes toward technology and multitasking in addition to tech related anxiety around the inability to check devices as frequently as desired. 2. "iDIsorders" was defined as "...the negative relationship between technology usage and psychological health", suggesting implications around heightened usage being negative. 3. In...
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FREE Virtual YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program Webinar
Hi there, I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling & Media Impact webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a brief description about the webinar : How many youths were exposed to a gambling ad during lockdown? Can Twitch be used to gamble? Are influencers being used to market gambling products? The YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Gambling Awareness Program's (YGAP) Media Impact presentation will tackle these...
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FREE Virtual YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program Webinar
I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling and Financial Literacy webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a brief description about the webinar : Have you read the news lately and wondered what all this talk of Robinhood is about? Or maybe you've asked yourself if cryptocurrency can be used in an online casino, and if so, how? Perhaps you've even wondered what happens to gambling debts during bankruptcy? If you've...
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FREE Virtual YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program Webinar
I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling and Financial Literacy webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a brief description about the webinar : Have you read the news lately and wondered what all this talk of Robinhood is about? Or maybe you've asked yourself if cryptocurrency can be used in an online casino, and if so, how? Perhaps you've even wondered what happens to gambling debts during bankruptcy? If you've...
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FREE Virtual YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program Webinar
I wanted to let you know about our upcoming Gambling and Media Literacy webinar hosted by the Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a brief description about the webinar : How many youth were exposed to a gambling ad during lockdown? Can Twitch be used to gamble? Are influencers being used to market gambling products? The YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Gambling Awareness Program's (YGAP) Media Impact presentation will tackle these questions and...
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FREE Virtual YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Program Webinar
The Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) is hosting a virtual Financial Literacy webinar with the YMCA of Greater Toronto. Below is a description of the webinar : Have you read the news lately and wondered what all this talk of Robinhood is about? Or maybe you've asked yourself if cryptocurrency can be used in an online casino, and if so how? Perhaps you've even wondered what happens to gambling debts during bankruptcy? If you've ever wondered the answer to any of these questions the...
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Re: Gambling- speaker
Dr. Michael Naraine did a presentation on the changing landscape of sports betting in Canada at the Sports Betting Symposium last year and it discussed legislative changes and effects on the market. He was a great speaker as well
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IPTU Fall 2023 Current and Future Directions in Gaming Disorder Research
-Canadian Article describing the need for advances in gaming disorder research, specifically longitudinal study. - Highlights: Neurobiological and Psychological Correlates of Gaming Disorder / Contextual Correlates of Gaming Disorder / Gaming-Gambling Convergence and Gaming Disorder. - Conclusion: There is a lack of longitudinal Studies. Longitudinal needed, to determine if neurobiological conditions and psychosocial conditions exist prior to gaming disorder. It will also help determine...