Gambling Awareness Program

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.

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

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[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

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

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

Thanks for having us! It's always great to get out in the community😀

[Julie Parisloff @MrsParisloff]

Yesterday our @knollknights grades 6-8 classrooms learned about making healthy choices when it comes to gambling from @ProgramGAP

[Gambling Awareness Program @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 https://t.co/tnkMlv7X70

#gambling #problemgambling #responsiblegambling

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[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

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: https://t.co/rPjTAQMZdO

✅ Subscribe to get the GAP newsletter directly to your inbox! https://t.co/TEaKLXiO26

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

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

https://t.co/6CCrI0dsa3

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

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" 😳

https://t.co/X4o0Y18NQ4

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

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: https://t.co/nygQNcsUIW

#sportsbetting #gamblingads #nhl #mcdavid #gretzky #gambling #onlinebetting

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

@fdnslearning is hosting a three-part Financial Literacy workshop 💲🧠

The courses are virtual, free, and available to ALL Saskatchewan residents.

For more information, visit their website at https://t.co/diT76f0SVq

#finlit #financialliteracy #moneysmart #budgeting

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

"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 https://t.co/eJHCwkKTd2

#socialmedia #youth #mentalhealth

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[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

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 https://t.co/0TagaTkZOT

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

Our December newsletter is out now! 👏

👀 See it here: https://t.co/3bq8rqNQax

✅ Subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss out! https://t.co/LxmTGN59gn

#newsletter #gamblingnews #responsiblegambling

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

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

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

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 😳

https://t.co/GKPByseNqR

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

This study shows that gamers who buy loot boxes are 2x more likely to gamble and also develop gambling problems 👀

https://t.co/j5WZ5Qtend

#gambling #lootboxes #responsiblegambling

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

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! https://t.co/BbLLKnN8lr

#gamblingeducation #responsiblegambling #gambling #virtualpresentation

[YGAP Ontario @YGAPOntario]

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: https://t.co/HQ5pMIQ4lQ

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

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 ⬇️

https://t.co/OAu2mhlISU

#gambling #problemgambling

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

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

https://t.co/u0J21m0D9d

[Gambling Awareness Program @ProgramGAP]

@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 🏈

https://t.co/4F0PCvfZR7

[Problem Gambling @GamblingHelp_SK]

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.