gaming

How to set boundaries with youth about gaming, social media and screen use

Dans le monde d'aujourd'hui, où tout va très vite et où la technologie est omniprésente, il peut être difficile de capter et de maintenir l'attention des jeunes. Comment faire en sorte qu'ils restent concentrés et motivés pour apprendre à l'école et à la maison ?

In today’s fast-paced and technology-driven world, capturing and maintaining the attention of youth can be challenging. How do we keep them focused and motivated to learn at school and home? We want children to be successful, and one way to promote this is through a gamified learning environment. 

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Are you intrigued by the world of cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and their impa

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Given the risks associated with gambling, it is crucial to distinguish w

Are you intrigued by the world of cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and their impact on gambling and gaming? This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of crypto assets and related key concepts such as cryptocurrency, NFTs, blockchain, and crypto wallets. It examines how these digital assets are transforming investment, online betting, and gaming.

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Many Canadians may rely on lotteries and other chance-based activities to make money or prepare for retirement. This webinar explores how gambling relates to finances (e.g. stock market, bankruptcy, casino line of credit), challenges misconceptions about money and gambling, and provides strategies to reduce financial harms of gambling.

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Pour célébrer le Jour des Franco-Ontariens le programme de sensibilisation aux jeux de hasard chez les jeunes (PSJJ) du YMCA vous a préparé un contenu spécial.

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From playing claw machines to opening

Many video games let players spend money to buy randomized in-game items without knowing what they will receive. Often called loot boxes or gacha - these gambling-like products rarely contain the valuable item players hope to get, encouraging more spending.  This is like typical gambling, but not generally covered by gambling law. Many countries have adopted some rules because of concerns about potential harm.

From e-sports betting to playing single-play claw machines and opening card packs or mystery boxes, youth have access to gambling before they are of legal age to gamble. These forms of gambling have become increasingly popular and accessible in recent years, especially among young people, but they also raise various ethical, legal, and regulatory issues.

The purpose of this panel discussion is to increase awareness about the risks associated with unconventional forms of gambling and provide education and referral services to support informed decision-making.

Les machines à griffes sont populaires auprès des jeunes. Ces jeux demandent aux joueurs d'insérer de l'argent ou des jetons afin d'utiliser un dispositif ressemblant à un bras pour attraper un animal en peluche, un jouet ou un autre prix. On les trouve dans de nombreux endroits, tels que les cinémas, les centres commerciaux et les salles d'arcade.  

What is a claw machine?

Claw machines, also known as crane games, are popular among youth. These games require players to insert money or tokens to use an arm-like device to grab a stuffed animal, toy, or another prize. They are found in many places, such as cinemas, malls, and arcades.  

Paying to open a loot box or a virtual card pack in a video game is a form of gambling. You risk something of value, in this case in-game currency, and don’t know what you’ll get in return.

Gambling can potentially cause harm to a person’s financial well-being and it is important for youth to understand when an activity becomes gambling so they can identify the risks involved and implement strategies to stay safe.