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Seeking Understanding | Problem Gambling and Harm Reduction Resource Fair

Release Date: 4/4/2025

Duration: 34 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: In this episode, we step outside the studio to attend and speak with guests attending a resource fair during problem gambling awareness month. Hosted by Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) and co-sponsored by Gateway Foundation, the event space was filled with energy and engaging conversations about gambling addiction and the power of recovery.    Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) – hascares.org Event Link: https://www.instagram.com/has.chicago/p/DHl9H1xv1nQ/   Engage with Wager Danger:  wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 (DONE) Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

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Problem Gambling Awareness Month | A Panel Discussion

Release Date: 3/7/2025

Duration: 31 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: March marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and we coordinated a panel discussion with three remarkable leaders who are shaping how Illinois responds to problem gambling. We're joined by Anita Pindiur, executive director of The Way Back Inn, Heather Martinez from the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling, and Emma Bowen from Chestnut Health Systems. We'll explore why March has become such a pivotal month for awareness, what's happening across the state, as well as some surprising insights from communities grappling with expanded gambling.   Way Back Inn:,  708-345-8422, or wbi@waybackinn.org Way Back Inn on Instagram Illinois Council on Problem Gambling, 833-937-4274 ( ICPG) ICPG on Instagram info@icpg.org Chestnut Health Systems Chestnut Health Systems on Facebook or 618-877-4420   Engage with Wager Danger:  wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 (DONE) Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

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“Shep and the King of Hearts” | Author: Stacy Ladyman

Release Date: 2/7/2025

Duration: 53 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Description:  From Midwest Book Review – Relatively few novels cover gambling addiction, in comparison to other forms of addiction, already making Shep and the King of Hearts notable…. Join Stacy and Shane as they discuss the motivations and underlying themes for her debut book. Order the Book: Shep and the King of Hearts - Amazon Social Media Links: Website: https://www.stacyladyman.com Facebook: Stacy J. Ladyman    Instagram: Stacy J. Ladyman Engage with Wager Danger:  wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

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Gambling Related Crime, Harms & Risks | Dr. Michelle Malkin

Release Date: 1/17/2025

Duration: 43 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Dr. Michelle Malkin, Director of the East Carolina University Gambling Research & Policy Initiative joins the show to discuss the significant impact of legalized gambling in the US.  From gambling motivated crime to the prevalence of gambling on college campuses, to the surprising impact of gambling on LGBTQ+ communities, Dr. Malkin walks us through a fascinating peek at the impact gambling is having within our communities.   Gambling Research and Policy Initiative (GRPI) Engage with Wager Danger:  wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

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2024 | The Year in Review

Release Date: 12/20/2024

Duration: 38 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: On this episode we take a look back on many interesting moments from the important conversations we've have over the last 12 months. Engage with Wager Danger:  wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963   Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

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Are You Still Winning? | John Harris, Principal, a5 Digital & Branding

Release Date: 12/6/2024

Duration: 52 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: John Harris returns to the show and provides an update on the ‘Are You Really Winning’ awareness campaign for problem gambling.  Whether you're curious about how gambling awareness is evolving or interested in the innovative ways this program is reaching communities, you won't want to miss this inside look at Illinois' groundbreaking prevention efforts. Engage with Wager Danger:  wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

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Gaming Culture’s Influence on Adolescents and Young Adults | Dr. Serena King

Release Date: 11/1/2024

Duration: 2798 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Adolescent and young adults are gaming and gambling at a much higher rate than people tend to believe. The Minnesota Student Survey offers a rich data set from 8th, 9th and 11th grade students across the state and has been collecting data since the early 1990’s. Recently, gambling data has been part of the ongoing study and is providing practitioners with some interesting information.  Serena shares what she’s learned by working with adolescent and young adults and including how advertising, artificial intelligence, and evolving incentives all play a role on how our younger generations interact with gaming and gambling. Show Links: Minnesota Student Survey Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling Dr. Serena King: LinkedIn Hamline University faculty Email: sking02@hamline.edu wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org  Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Are you Really Winning?

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Leading from the Front | Dan Trolaro

Release Date: 10/4/2024

Duration: 3131 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Most of us, at some point in our lives, will struggle. The fortunate will find redemption, fewer will experience transformation.  Dan Trolaro’s story embodies what it means to transform and to grow.  Listen how Dan’s lived experience fuels his passion to educate NCAA collegiate athletes and youth in general.  He’s on a mission to expose the potential dangers and pitfalls associated with gambling and the all-too-accessible world of sports betting.  wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Are you Really Winning?  

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Curiosity Over Judgement | The Broke Girl Society w/Christina Cook

Release Date: 9/6/2024

Duration: 2891 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: “It’s my hope that we can erase the stigma and shame so women will feel safe seeking the help they need without fear of judgement” - Broke Girl Society founder, Christina Cook.  The BGS offers a “judgement free zone” for women in recovery from problem gambling.  Christina recognized early in her own journey that what she craved most was deep connections with other women who had walked a similar path.  It’s in this spirit that she set about establishing a safe environment for women to share and compare their unique stories.   The Broke Girl Society The Broke Girl Society Podcast The Broke Girl Society Facebook Group The Broke Girl on X: @BrokegirlCr  The Bet Free Life YouTube Channel wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Are you Really Winning?

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AI’s Influence on Gambling | Dr. Kasra Ghaharian

Release Date: 8/1/2024

Duration: 2684 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Researchers at the International Gaming Institute on the campus of UNLV are diving deep into the effects of gambling on public health. Whether studying banking habits alongside gambling activity or creating chatbots to assist and educate users about responsible gaming, AI and machine learning is being utilized to develop guardrails that support responsible gaming. In this episode, Dr. Kasra Ghaharian, Director of Research at the International Gaming Institute, shares how his researchers are having an impact on responsible gambling. International Gaming Institute Dr Kasra Ghaharian on LinkedIn kasra.ghaharian@unlv.edu wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Are you Really Winning?

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Influencing Recovery Through Social Media | Rob ODAAT

Release Date: 7/5/2024

Duration: 2808 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Rob ODAAT (one day at a time) Minnick is a social media influencer who is reaching a wide audience with his unique gambling content. His personal experience of recovery from gambling addiction allows him to uniquely impact those who view his content. Rob’s content reaches millions of viewers and he routinely receives messages from individuals seeking help with a gambling addiction. His work is being recognized and it’s connecting a network of behavioral health resources that can help those individuals who are recognizing the signs of gambling addiction. Instagram: @rob_odaat TikTok: @rob_odaat Facebook: Rob ODAAT X: @Rob_Odaat wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Are you Really Winning?

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A Journey Towards Recovery | Jimmy's Story

Release Date: 6/7/2024

Duration: 2579 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: After years of working the Gamblers Anonymous (GA) program, it was “tough love” from his family and some frank advice from a GA veteran (and mentor) that compelled Jimmy to fully commit to his recovery.  In this episode Jimmy shares his personal story of gambling disorder and his extraordinary journey towards recovery.  wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Are you Really Winning?

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When Does Sports Betting = Gambling? | Jody Bechtold, CEO at The Better Institute

Release Date: 5/3/2024

Duration: 2970 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: It’s a trick question.  The answer is ALWAYS!  But sadly, not everyone sees it that way.  Jody Bechtold joins the show to discuss how various generations respond to the proliferation of gambling access in the US.  Jody’s experience and expertise in gambling disorder treatment is well respected and she is recognized internationally as one of the leading experts on gambling addiction.  We are thrilled to have her join Wager Danger wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org  Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Are you Really Winning? Jody Bechtold Tedx Talk: Luck, Skill, and The Rise of Gambling The Better Institute

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Every Story Matters | Dr. Sandra Adell

Release Date: 4/5/2024

Duration: 2473 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: In recognition of National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, Wager Danger travelled to Waukegan to attend and capture highlights from Dr. Adell’s personal story “Confessions of a Slot Machine Queen.”  A jointly sponsored event between Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization (NIRCO) and Nicasa Behavioral Health Services, Dr. Mary Robison at NIRCO and Elizabeth Thielan at Nicasa also join our conversation to share why these grassroots community events are so important.   wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org  Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Nicasa Behavioral Health Services Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization Confessions of a Slot Machine Queen on Amazon Are you Really Winning? NYT article about older women and gambling Megyn Kelley TV Special Natasha Shull – Addiction by Design

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Illinois Council on Problem Gambling Looks to the Future | A Conversation With Dave Wohl

Release Date: 2/8/2024

Duration: 1893 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Dave Wohl has some big shoes to fill. As ICPG’s new Executive Director, Dave talks about taking over from ICPG’s founder, Bill Johnson, and how they are teaming up with other organizations across the state to spread the word on gambling disorder, and its effects on many underserved communities.   wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org  Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Illinois Council on Problem Gambling info@illinoisproblemgambling.org  dwohl@illinoisproblemgambling.org Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Are you Really Winning?

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Reclaim Financial Control After Gambling | Alex DeMarco, Founder & CEO, GamFin

Release Date: 1/5/2024

Duration: 2384 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: “Helping people feel good about their finances is an important part of feeling better overall.” – Alex DeMarco.  GamFin is an organization that connects gambling disorder counselors with expert financial counselors to help restore the financial health for individuals struggling with problem gambling. Alex DeMarco tells us how the process works and why it is beneficial for financial and emotional well-being. wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org  Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Are you Really Winning? GamFin Website support@gamfin.org

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2023 | The Year In Review

Release Date: 12/20/2023

Duration: 1601 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: This episode takes a look back at some interesting moments from very important conversations we have had over the last 12 months. Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org, Facebook: @Gateway Twitter/X: @Gateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation 844-975-3663 (DONE) Are You Really Winning – areyoureallywinning.com  1-800-GAMBLER

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Not a Chance: A Problem Gambling Prevention Program | Alison Donoho & Emma Bowen

Release Date: 12/1/2023

Duration: 68 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: “Not a Chance” teaches High Schoolers how to make thoughtful decisions.  Enhancing the protective factors that lead to improved self-awareness and better decision making is the primary goal…problem gambling prevention provides the context.  Utilizing an interactive approach, the lessons allow students to understand their personal boundaries more clearly and develop the confidence to adhere to them.  Alison Donoho and Emma Bowen from Chestnut Health Systems join Wager Danger to discuss how Not a Chance is improving the behavioral health of today’s youth.   Website for Chestnut: www.chestnut.org Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org, Facebook: @Gateway Twitter: @Gateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation 844-975-3663 (DONE) Are You Really Winning – areyoureallywinning.com  1-800-GAMBLER

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Running the Numbers on Sports Gamblers | Dr. Joshua Grubbs

Release Date: 11/3/2023

Duration: 2807 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: “Sports gambling itself is not inherently risky but sports gamblers are!” Dr. Grubbs and his students at University of New Mexico are conducting research on the gambling habits of sports bettors and the results may surprise you. Their research has gathered data that show why sports bettors are more likely to engage in more forms of wagering, and why that behavior is a strong predictor that these gamblers are statistically more likely to develop a gambling addiction.   Joshua Grubbs PhD Website Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org Facebook: @Gateway Twitter: @Gateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation 844-975-3663 (DONE) Are You Really Winning – areyoureallywinning.com  1-800-GAMBLER

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Teen Peer Group tackles Problem Gambling | Elizabeth Thielen and Robin Czapla – Nicasa

Release Date: 10/6/2023

Duration: 2489 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Teens from across the Chicagoland area are finding exciting and creative ways to spread the message of gambling’s potential harm to a vulnerable population.  Tapping into their unique talents and skills, these teens are having a major impact among their peers and gaining life changing experiences in the process. Nicasa Problem Gambling and Sports Betting Services Nicasa Behavioral Health Services Teen Problem Prevention Creative Group Music Track: Make Things Right by Alishaa Bell Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org, Facebook: @Gateway Twitter: @Gateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation 844-975-3663 (DONE) Are You Really Winning – areyoureallywinning.com  1-800-GAMBLER

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Fall In: A Veteran with a Gambling Addiction | Dave Yeager – Author

Release Date: 9/1/2023

Duration: 2858 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: After initial recovery and relapse, a subsequent recovery leads Dave to live each day OUT LOUD as he shares his incredible story of hope with others.  Recovery advocate, podcaster, husband and father Dave Yeager shares a deeply personal story of his recovery journey after developing a gambling addiction while serving as a non-commissioned officer in the US Army. Dave talks about the progression of his gambling addiction, fueled by an early win, as it spiraled into daily gambling, borrowing money from subordinates, lying and eventually stealing from his unit in order to satiate his gambling need. Ultimately, it’s his fortitude and character that shines bright in his endeavor to share his recovery with others.  Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org, Facebook: @Gateway Twitter: @Gateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation 844-975-3663 (DONE) Are You Really Winning – areyoureallywinning.com  1-800-GAMBLER Book is available on Amazon: Fall In: A Veteran with a Gambling Addiction Contact Dave at: Fallinpodcast@gmail.com Fall in Podcast Fall In Podcast on Spotify

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Apps and adolescents: How gaming can lead to gambling | Chris Ward, The Way Back Inn

Release Date: 8/4/2023

Duration: 2930 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Chris Ward, outreach coordinator at The Way Back Inn, discusses a youth and young adult-oriented curriculum called Stacked Deck. Younger generations are growing up with simulated gambling embedded in video games. The Stacked Deck educational offering is intended to identify the potential harms present in video gaming products and how youth and adolescents can begin to recognize when they are being manipulated into gambling simulation.   Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org Facebook: @Gateway Twitter: @Gateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation 844-975-3663 (DONE) The Way Back Inn – www.waybackinn.org Chris Ward: chrisw@waybackinn.org wbi@waybackinn.org Are You Really Winning – areyoureallywinning.com  1-800-GAMBLER

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Growing up Gambling | Tanya Bibbs-Smith

Release Date: 7/14/2023

Duration: 2463 Mins

Description: Tanya shares a personal story of growing up in an active gambling community and draws parallels to how that environment played a role in her development as a mental health professional.  We discuss her childhood growing up in Chicago during a time when active gambling houses were common within the community and provided a social outlet for family and friends.  Throughout our conversation we discuss how gambling as a group activity has evolved into a more individual (and potentially more easily hidden) model that is available to today’s gambler.   TASC – Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Are you Really Winning? wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org

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Gambling’s Effect on Military Veterans | Dr. Nathan Smith, Executive Director at Kindbridge Research Institute

Release Date: 6/9/2023

Duration: 60 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Dr. Nathan Smith is the founding Executive Director of Kindbridge Research Institute, a nationally recognized scientist and science communicator, and a leader in the field of behavioral addiction research and theory.  In this episode we discuss the importance of understanding how gambling addiction effects various segments of the US population and how the Kindbridge Research Institute is laser focused on supporting our Military Veterans.  Nate’s passion for the study of gambling addiction really shines throughout the episode including: the importance of epidemiology and how it allows us to “get it right” and how the terminology we use to describe a gambling addiction needs clarification.  We’re fortunate to have an advocate like Nate who is championing the study of gambling disorders.   Kindbridge Research Institute Why Military Personnel are 3.5x More Prone to Problem Gambling The Military Treatment Fund DraftKings and Kindbridge Research Fund About Kindbridge Research Institute Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963 Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Are you Really Winning? wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.com 

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Spotlight Series | Hour House

Release Date: 5/5/2023

Duration: 581 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Emily Bernard is an addictions counselor at Hour House.  Recognizing that recovery and change happens “one hour at a time”, Hour House offers treatment services to address substance use & gambling disorders, co-occurring dependency & other therapy needs. Emily shares her passion for her work and why a focus on the individual is important to affect lasting change for their clients.   More about Hour House is available at: https://hourhouserecovery.org

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Spotlight Series | TASC – Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities

Release Date: 5/5/2023

Duration: 1203 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: TASC serves those in need of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, gambling disorders or family health and reunification challenges.   Tanya Bibbs-Smith talks about her outreach efforts across IL to reach youth and adolescents that are exposed to gaming and gambling at an early age. She’s helping this demographic understand the connection between their actions and how it has the potential to lead towards a gambling disorder.   More about TASC can be found at: https://tasc.org

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Spotlight Series | Heritage Behavioral Health Center

Release Date: 5/5/2023

Duration: 555 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Located in Central Illinois, Heritage provides comprehensive community-based services to treat the most serious behavioral disorders. Teagan Shull joins the show to discuss how Heritage places an emphasis on screening for Gambling Disorder and how Heritage responds to the increase in identifying and serving gambling disorders within the communities they serve. More can be found at: https://heritagenet.org/gambling

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Community Outreach in Central Illinois | Problem Gambling Service Providers Share their Insights

Release Date: 4/25/2023

Duration: 2947 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Gambling disorder service providers sit down with Wager Danger to discuss their approach to community outreach and treatment for problem gambling. We explore topics that include:  The intense shame that sometimes prevents men from seeking assistance with problem gambling, and the resulting observation that women are more likely to complete the program.  How young people are at increased risk to gambling disorder.  How telehealth breaks down the barriers to treatment and screening tools that help facilitate the access to treatment options.   Engage with Wager Danger: email: wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org   Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook & Twitter: @recovergateway LinkedIn: @gateway-foundation Website: https://gatewayfoundation.org   Seek Assistance: Gateway Foundation Helpline: 1-844-975-DONE (3663) National and State of IL Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

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Are You Really Winning | John Harris, a5 Branding & Digital

Release Date: 3/10/2023

Duration: 2240 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: The state of Illinois recently launched a new advertising campaign aimed at creating awareness for problem gambling.  We sat down with John Harris, President of a5 digital consultancy to better understand the meaning behind the campaign.  While the campaign is designed to create awareness and encourage those with gambling issues to seek assistance, what we ultimately learned is that “Are You Really Winning” is a message of hope.  More information can be found at: www.areyoureallywinning.com or 1-800-GAMBLER or by texting GAMB to 833234.   Engage with Wager Danger:  email: wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org   Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook & Twitter: @recovergateway LinkedIn: @gateway-foundation Website: https://gatewayfoundation.org   Seek Assistance: Gateway Foundation Helpline: 1-844-975-DONE (3663) National and State of IL Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER

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A Seasoned Mental Health Practitioner’s Perspective | Sandra Beecher

Release Date: 2/28/2023

Duration: 1734 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Sandra is a compassionate mental health advocate that brings passion, experience and empathy to her profession.  She has spent several years in the field as a proponent for providing disordered gambling services and eliminating the stigma often associated with problem gambling.  Engage with Wager Danger.  Please feel free to email us at: wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org References: https://gatewayfoundation.org https://areyoureallywinning.com Help lines: Gateway Foundation – Gambling Hotline: 1-844-975-DONE Nationally – 1-800-GAMBLER

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1st Annual LatinX Conference on Problem Gambling | Live from Morton College in Cicero

Release Date: 1/31/2023

Duration: 2719 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Another out-of-studio episode in which we gather with former guests and new friends to review the first conference in Illinois aimed at understanding the prevalence and impact of problem gambling in the LatinX community.  We were joined by 7 mental health professionals throughout the show to discuss everything from: -         How the similarity of OCD and gambling disorder affects the brain (03:08) -         That nearly 1.1 million residents of IL are suffering from disordered gambling or are at high risk to developing a gambling disorder (10:40) -         What it means to “Feed the Pig” (26:10) -         Understanding that the propensity to gamble has so much power over the brain that you can literally teach a rat to gamble (28:40)   Guests joining the program (in order) include: Dr. Teresa Garate, Jim Wilkerson, Calvin Miller, Elizabeth Thielan, Dr. Celeste Napier, Dr. Mauricio Cifuentes and Bill Johnson.   Gateway Foundation’s Gambling Helpline 1-844-375-DONE (3663) Gateway Foundation website: https://www.gatewayfoundation.org Illinois Department of Human Services / Substance Use Prevention and Recovery – Are You Really Winning website – https://areyoureallywinning.com Illinois Helpline for Problem Gambling – 1-800-GAMBLER

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Gambling Prevalence in the LatinX Community | Cicero Family Service

Release Date: 12/2/2022

Duration: 2747 Mins

Description: Dr. Mauricio Cifuentes, Clinical Director at Cicero Family Service, discusses the importance of intentionally based programs that incorporate cultural humility to reach the LatinX community.  Highlights include: • How religion and beliefs plays a critical role • Intentionally designed outreach programs are key to effectively communicating the potential harm of gambling; and • How Cicero Family Service leads by creating holistic programs that create awareness, educate and serve their community.   Family Service Mental Health Center of Cicero (aka, Cicero Family Service) - https://www.cicerofs.org/   Gateway Foundation - https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/

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Never Enough Zeros | Author Joel Soper joins the show

Release Date: 10/17/2022

Duration: 1663 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: *** Trigger warning *** Gambling, the wagering process, “bad beats”, big wins, etc are all discussed in this episode.  Please listen with caution if these topics are potentially triggering.  Suicide contemplation is also mentioned in this episode.  If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide or emotional distress, please dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7.   Joel Soper joins the show to discuss the motivation behind writing a person account of his struggles with gambling.  We learn how Joel first got started betting at an early age, what he hopes to accomplish by sharing his story, the uniqueness of sports betting and why he believes it has mass appeal to a wide audience.  Joel is candid about his recovery journey and realizes it is a “work in progress” that requires vigilance each day. https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/mental-health/process-addictions/gambling-addiction/

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On The Streets | White Sox and Cubs Games

Release Date: 9/9/2022

Duration: 1892 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Taking the show to the streets for candid interviews with Cubs and White Sox fans about gambling. Many shared thoughts, opinions and personal accounts.    https://www.gatewayfoundation.org/mental-health/process-addictions/gambling-addiction/

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Awareness in Action | A Candid Conversation

Release Date: 8/8/2022

Duration: 2349 Mins

Description: Bob and Shane review content from previous shows and discuss Wager Danger’s role in creating an awareness of problem gambling for the listener.*  *the topic of suicide is discussed in this episode.  If you or a loved one is struggling or in crisis, help is available.  Call or text 988 to speak with a counselor – available 24/7. Gateway Foundation 2021 Statewide Assessment of Gambling and Problem Gambling in Illinois

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The Gambler’s Fallacy | Are you winning as often as you think?

Release Date: 6/15/2022

Duration: 3109 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Ask a gambler their winning percentage and you’ll probably get a response that’s not true. Elizabeth Thielen, the Gambling Program Director of NICASA Behavioral Health Services joins the show to discuss how unlikely partnerships (e.g., NFL Foundation, NCAA, FanDuel, National Council on Problem Gambling and Behavioral Health Providers) are banding together to create awareness campaigns to ensure gamblers participate mindfully and are cognizant of potential risks when gambling, and why “having a plan” is a key strategy to gambling responsibly and approaching gambling as a means of entertainment. We also talk about awareness programs that are targeted at youth populations and explore why college and professional athletes are potentially at higher risk to problem gambling behaviors. Additional resources for further information discussed in this episode: In-play betting as it relates to disordered gambling severity: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2020.574884/full Rate of disordered gambling among sports bettors higher than other gamblers; perception of control in sports bettors, etc.: https://www.ncpgambling.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/sports-gambling_NCPGLitRvw.pdf An article about athletes' concerns with how they are treated as a result of sports betting: https://www.si.com/betting/2021/08/09/gambling-issue-the-athletes A blog about athletes and problem gambling www.fightproblemgambling.com

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Illinois Council on Problem Gambling | A Resource for Education & Awareness*

Release Date: 5/19/2022

Duration: 3299 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: Gambling in Illinois continues to grow!  More casinos are being built, video gaming terminals seem to be available on every corner and legalized sports betting is available through mobile devices. What can we do to better equip mental health professionals to recognize and respond to individuals that are experiencing problems related to gambling?  Bill Johnson, the Executive Director of the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG) joins the show to discuss how ICPG plays a role in educating counseling professionals across the state AND how the ICPG is uniquely positioned to increase the public’s awareness of problem gambling. *This episode discusses the link between Gambling Disorder and increased risks of suicide.  If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide or self-harm, immediately call 911 or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No

The Recovery Journey | A Clinical Perspective

Release Date: 4/28/2022

Duration: 1374 Mins

Authors: Gateway Foundation

Description: The road to recovery from problem gambling is a lifelong process.  Clinical Supervisor Melissa “Missy” Coffey discusses problem identifiers, insights and coping strategies for individuals that identify as problem gamblers.

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No

Youth, Adolescent and Young Adults – Gaming to Gambling

Release Date: 4/12/2022

Duration: 2811 Mins

Description: What are the unique risk factors that parents, teachers and family members can recognize when interacting with teens and young adults?  Our panel of experts discusses and offer solutions that assist in limiting or preventing gaming and gambling harm to a vulnerable demographic. https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/jul/11/my-son-would-be-shaking-trying-not-to-go-online-how-the-gambling-industry-got-its-claws-into-kids

Is Closed Captioned: No

Explicit: No