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?

Raschkowan Lecture Series: Gambling in the Digital Age, 2.0

Presenter: Dr. David Zendle, Department of Computer Sciences, University of York (UK)

Talk Abstract:

Loot boxes are items in video games that may be bought for real-world money, but which contain randomized contents. Over the past three years, a nascent literature has emerged which attempts to model the impact of this phenomenon on society. Dr. Zendle's lab has been at the heart of this evidence-generation process.

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?

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

The YMCA-Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP) is looking for Canadian youth 18-26 years old to take part in a focus group on gaming and gambling.

This interactive workshop series (12 hrs.) offers a theoretical, practical and evidence-based introduction to Congruence Couple Therapy (CCT). CCT is a humanistic, systemic, trauma-informed model that utilizes the couple relationship as a resource to create significant clinical outcomes for addiction and mental health. It offers a conceptual shift away from focusing solely on the individual and symptom reduction to address the complex and relational issues that often underlie gambling and addictive disorders.

When a free to play game provides an opportunity to pay to play, does it become gambling? What are loot boxes and how does the government regulate them? How do video games promote gambling among youth? What is a Freemium Model game?

All these questions and more will be discussed in this free webinar being conducted by the YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Gambling Awareness Program.

Date:   8/26/2021         Time: 12:00-13:00 ET

Location: Online, registration link.

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

Hi everyone. Although we appear to be emerging from COVID (finally), I'm still interested in collecting your experiences about adapting to COVID during the pandemic. This was mainly aimed at people who deal with behavioral addictions, but other voices would be of interest to... in addtion to survey questions, there are comment sections where you can express your views..

Research and knowledge exchange opportunity

Dear EENet Connect members:

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? 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.

This interactive webinar will offer a practical and evidence-based introduction to Congruence Couples Therapy (CCT). CCT is a humanistic, systemic, trauma-informed approach that utilizes the couple relationship as a resource to create significant clinical outcomes for addiction and mental health. It offers a conceptual shift away from focusing solely on the individual and symptom reduction to address the complex and relational issues that often underlie gambling and addictive disorders.

Do the words we use matter? What impact does stigma have on  problem gambling? What can we do to break the cycle of stigma?

All these questions and more will be answered in the YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Gambling Awareness Program's (YGAP) "Stigma & Gambling" webinar.

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

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Research and knowledge exchange opportunity

Dear EENET members:

Dr. Nigel Turner at CAMH is conducting a short survey aimed towards clinicians who help people with gambling problems. The purpose of the research is to better understand:

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?

Pandemic lockdowns and restrictions have impacted the provision of treatment for people with gambling problems. Our traditional notions of that treatment needs to be offered in face-to-face contact have been challenged. Remote offerings seem effective, and to some clients, even preferable. In the gambling area, we are fortunate that there is an existing evidence-base for the efficacy of telephone and online interventions. This presentation will review the state of the field, and provide helpful guidance to clinicians.

Are video games like Candy Crush gambling? How do video games promote gambling among youth? What is a Freemium Model game?

All these questions and more will be discussed in this free webinar being conducted by the YMCA of Greater Toronto's Youth Gambling Awareness Program.

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.

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 International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) present the Raschkowan lecture series. Dr. Sally Gainsbury will present her webinar titled "Policy Considerations for Digital Payment Systems in Gambling Venues" on February 2, 2021. The lecture is free and open to the public but registration is required.