gambling

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age

Presenter: Dr. Michael Wohl

Talk Title: The Changing Face of Responsible Gambling: Positive Play and How to Harness it

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Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age

Presenter: Dr. Heather Wardle

Talk Title: Games without frontiers? Exploring gambling and gaming behaviours among youth

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Technology has become a significant tool in our day-to-day lives – and it’s constantly evolving. Children are being introduced to technology at younger ages than ever before and have become incredibly versatile when it comes to navigating it. From growing issues like cyberbullying, internet safety, and sharing information online, today’s families are faced with a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing technology use.

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age

Presenter: Dr. Heather Wardle

Talk Title: Games without frontiers? Exploring gambling and gaming behaviours among youth

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Quick and friendly reminder to ensure you saved a spot for an upcoming webinar:

This webinar is part 2 of 3 in the Gambling, Gaming and Technology Use 2022 series of standalone yet interconnected webinars titled, ‘The Impacts of Digital Technologies on Mental Health and Addictions’. This webinar will highlight new and ongoing research on online gambling behaviours and associations with mental health and substance use indicators, with added attention to the role of financial motivations and concerns.

SBC is acquiring the long-running Canadian Gaming Summit, Canada’s premier annual conference and trade show for land-based and igaming professionals, from current joint owners the Canadian Gaming Association and MediaEdge Communications. This will all take place on June 7-9, 2022, Metro Toronto Convention Centre in downtown Toronto.

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age, 2.0

Presenter: Dr. Debi Laplante

Talk Title: Internet Sports Betting: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

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Gender, Race, SES & Gambling

Have you ever wondered if immigrating to Canada impacts a person's gambling behavior? Or maybe you've asked yourself how systemic inequity has impacted gambling trends? Perhaps you've even wondered how gambling awareness programming can be tailored to fit the needs of a specific community?

Game-Bling- When Gaming meets Gambling: 1-hour interactive webinar. Explores the blurred lines between gaming & gambling and the impact of technology on the gambling market. Includes discussions on gambling awareness, how gambling is present in video and social media games, and harm reduction strategies. perfect for those who work with youth or young people and are looking to better understand gaming and gambling.

What is YGAP? Is gambling a relevant topic for youth? Are youth able to gamble in video games? What are other ways youth are gambling? What are warning signs of problematic gambling or gaming? How can we support youth?

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age, 2.0

Presenter: Dr. Henrietta Bowden-Jones, President of Psychiatry, Royal Society of Medicine; Director, U.K. National Centre for Behavioral Addictions (National Problem Gambling Clinic and National Centre for Gaming Disorders)

Does a problem with gambling overlap with other conditions? How many people with problem gambling have a comorbidity? Which comes first a problem with gambling or a mental health ailment?

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age, 2.0

Presenter: Dr. Henrietta Bowden-Jones, President of Psychiatry, Royal Society of Medicine; Director, U.K. National Centre for Behavioral Addictions (National Problem Gambling Clinic and National Centre for Gaming Disorders)

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!

Has COVID-19 effected a youth’s gambling behavior? Are youth using video games differently during the pandemic? Given current restrictions how does a program effectively discuss gambling awareness with youth?

Please join us on Thursday, December 16, 2021 from 2pm - 3pm ET for the Understanding Gambling in Later Life Workshop. This free workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers where we will discuss:

• What is problem gambling?
• How can you create healthy habits when gambling?
• Where can you get the support you need?

How many youth were exposed to a gambling ad during pandemic lockdowns? Can Twitch be used to gamble? Are influencers being used to market gambling products? How do YouTube's new restrictions effect the presence of gambling advertisements on the platform?

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.

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age, 2.0

Presenter: Dr. Brett Abarbanel, Director of Research, UNLV International Gaming Institute, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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