Betting During the Holiday Season
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The holiday season can bring more exposure to gambling - through gifting scratch and lottery products, invitations to meet at the casino, or family and friends placing a bet on a card game or sporting event. In this episode, Tracy Tsui, who provides gambling outreach support joins me.  We talk about why it is important to pay attention to gambling over the holidays, especially with young people.  And, if you or someone you care about has had problems with gambling in the past, why this time of year can be risky for relapse. Listen now and hear about: why explosing young people to gambling increases risk for gambling problems later on how to talk to young people about gambling concerns how the holiday season can present tricky situations if you are working on staying away from gambling how to prevent a relapse over the holiday season gambling support that is available 24/7 over the holidays For more information on managing gambling over the holiday season, read the blog for this episode at gamblingproblemhelp.ca. If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111. To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia: Canada:  click here United States:  National Council on Problem Gambling United Kingdom:  GamCare Australia:  Gamblers' Help If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country. If you would like to connect with Fold em through Facebook or Instagram, find us at Foldem Podcast.  We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes. Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.
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