We aren't on here much, but follow us on Instagram and Facebook! We provide education all over Sask. on the risks and harms associated with excessive gambling.
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Playing the lottery? Fancy a win? You have a higher chance of getting struck by lightning than winning the lottery!
#lottery #gamblingawareness #gambling #gamblingeducation #gamblingtips #education #sask #saskatchewan #gamblingawarenessprogram #yqr #cmha
Thanks for having us! It's always great to get out in the community😀
Yesterday our @knollknights grades 6-8 classrooms learned about making healthy choices when it comes to gambling from @ProgramGAP
About 1 in 4 university students show signs of problem gambling behaviour, according to a UK study 😳
🔗 To learn more about how to gamble responsibly, visit our website at saskgap.ca
#gambling #problemgambling #responsiblegambling
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Did you catch our February newsletter?! 👀 Check it out below and subscribe, so you don't miss out on future newsletters!
📰 Read the February GAP newsletter here: ow.ly/jrEF50N3Yoz
✅ Subscribe to get the GAP newsletter directly to your inbox! ow.ly/Ku3G50N3Yoy
PointsBet Canada is urging the Sask government to consider modifying its online gambling framework to match the large regulated market in Ontario 👀
#saskatchewan #gambling #saskatchewangambling
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A Glasgow study has linked gambling advertising to gambling addiction 👀
This article's most shocking part is at the bottom, saying, "young people are most at risk and an estimated 55,000 problem gamblers are aged 11 to 16 years old" 😳
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Since the launch of single-event sports betting in Canada in late 2021, it's been nearly impossible to watch any sport on TV without seeing gambling ads 😕
Read more here: ow.ly/r2nF50Mp4NC
#sportsbetting #gamblingads #nhl #mcdavid #gretzky #gambling #onlinebetting
"I'd strongly encourage folks — especially adolescents — to take frequent breaks from social media use."
💡 For tips on healthy social media use, visit the resources page on our website saskgap.ca
#socialmedia #youth #mentalhealth
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Happy Holidays from the GAP team! 😊 We will be out of the office from December 26th to January 3rd.
If you or a loved one are struggling with gambling this season, contact the Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-306-6789 or visit spgh.ca
Our December newsletter is out now! 👏
👀 See it here: ow.ly/NeuQ50M5LtK
✅ Subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss out! ow.ly/T49g50M5Lyo
#newsletter #gamblingnews #responsiblegambling
Don't send scratch tickets as gifts, especially to minors! 😬🎁
You never know who might be struggling with a gambling addiction or who might experience harm from the activity later on.
#scratchticket #lottery #Christmas #gifts #holiday #responsiblegambling #gambling
Smartphone addiction leads to a lower perception of one's general well-being and quality of life, as well as poor self-regulation and self-control 🤳
This is why we talk about technology use alongside gambling! The effects are very similar 😳
psypost.org/2022/11/smartpho…
This study shows that gamers who buy loot boxes are 2x more likely to gamble and also develop gambling problems 👀
medicalxpress.com/news/2022-…
#gambling #lootboxes #responsiblegambling
Did you know GAP still offers virtual presentations?! 💻
To book a virtual presentation for your school or organization, visit this link and contact the GAP coordinator in your area! ow.ly/qGJO50LJUHS
#gamblingeducation #responsiblegambling #gambling #virtualpresentation
Gambling Awareness Program retweeted
Want to learn more about the unconventional ways that gambling exists in today’s financial market? Join YGAP’s FREE Financial Literacy webinar on November 25 at 1:00pm 💸 To register, go to: bit.ly/3tHxMyc
If you were gambling online and got a notification that read, "chances are you're about to lose," would you think twice before continuing? 🤔
Read more about the impact of warning signs in the article below ⬇️
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#gambling #problemgambling
Will other provinces soon follow the Ontario gaming model? 👀
It's likely just a matter of time with the success and growth the iGaming market has seen in the last quarter 😳
#gaming #gambling #igaming #responsiblegambling #canadiangaming
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@HomeSIGA has announced the launch of their new PlayNow platform, Saskatchewan's first and only legal online betting site 👀 The site will launch in just two weeks, on November 3rd.
This news comes with a @sskroughriders partnership announcement too 🏈
ow.ly/96kY50LhRhY
Gambling Awareness Program retweeted
Myth: So Close! I almost won!
Reality: Seeing payoff symbols appears just above or below a pay line means one thing...you lost.
Near misses are exciting & often taken as a sign that a win is about to happen. This gives the illusion of getting close to a jackpot.
Fact-You're Not.
Our October newsletter is out NOW! 😀
➡️ Check it out: ow.ly/YUtc50Leq3t
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