Gambling Awareness Program

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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

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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 sbcnews.co.uk/europe/2023/03…

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 cbc.ca/news/canada/sa…

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" 😳 uk.news.yahoo.com/glasgow-study-…

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

@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 FoundationsLearning.com #finlit #financialliteracy #moneysmart #budgeting

"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 ctvnews.ca/health/for-ado…

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/smartp…

This study shows that gamers who buy loot boxes are 2x more likely to gamble and also develop gambling problems 👀 medicalxpress.com/news/2022-12-l… #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

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 ⬇️ ow.ly/gNti50LESe4 #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 ow.ly/kFMp50LlBoq

@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

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.