When: Tuesday, November 5 · 1 - 2pm AST
What: Zoom Webinar - Gambling Money and Decision Making
Cost: FREE!
Who: Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP)
How: Register here
About: Join the Youth Gambling Awareness Program for a free, interactive webinar. This session discusses items of value used by youth to bet with, and analyzes factors leading them to participate in games of chance (i.e. to make money) to emphasize the importance of not risking items one is not comfortable losing. Through a variety of activities, youth understand that gambling is not a way to earn money by referring back to the odds of losing and the role of chance in gambling. It also discusses the distinction between needs and wants which allows participants to apply decision-making skills to create a budget and make smart financial decisions contributing to mental health and wellbeing (i.e. exploring the concept of entertainment budget and how it relates to gambling). Finally, it explores the financial risks of gambling while providing safety tips and providing information on referral to community support services.
This webinar is FREE.
When: Thursday November 7th 2024 12:30 - 14:00 GMT-4 (8:30 - 10:00am AST)
What: Zoom Webinar - Empowering Youth Gambling Related Harms Training
Cost: FREE!
Who: North East Council on Addictions (NECA) (U.K.) NECA works within the addiction field and has done for a number of years, the gambling element, which I currently work on is funded through Gamcare.
How: Register here
About: Empowering Youth Gambling Related Harms Training: Welcome to our online event focused on raising awareness around gambling-related harms, and young people. Learn about the impact of gambling on young people and how to support them. This training is perfect for educators, parents, and anyone working with youth. Let's work together to create a safer environment for our future generation!
This webinar is FREE.
When: Wednesday, November 27th 2024 · 1 - 2pm AST
What: Zoom Webinar - Exploring the World of Crypto Assets, Gambling and Gaming
Cost: FREE!
Who: Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP)
How: Register here
About: Are you intrigued by the world of cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and their impact on gambling and gaming? This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of crypto assets and related key concepts such as cryptocurrency, NFTs, blockchain, and crypto wallets. It examines how these digital assets are transforming investment, online betting, and gaming.
We will discuss the risks of crypto investment compared to traditional stock market investing and delve into the potential harms of crypto gaming and gambling. This includes distinguishing between traditional games and NFT/Crypto games (e.g. GameFi, P2E games), exploring the relationship between cryptocurrency trading and problem gambling, and analyzing the influence of crypto influencer marketing on market fluctuations.
Additionally, this free educational presentation provides resources on crypto laws, scams, and investments, as well as community support services available for mental health issues related to gambling.
Zoom registration link: https://ymcagta-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4RS-IjS4TAy8XbhGsqbpRw
This webinar is FREE.
When: Thursday, January 23, 2025 · 1 - 2pm AST
What: Zoom Webinar - Game-bling: When Gaming Meets Gambling
Cost: FREE!
Who: Youth Gambling Awareness Program (YGAP)
How: Register here
About: From playing claw machines to opening card packs or loot boxes in video games, youth have access to gambling even though they may not be of legal age to gamble. This webinar addresses the blurred lines between gambling and gaming, explores in-game currencies and the reduced ‘pain of paying’ associated with the use of representations of money in micro-transactions, and discusses warning signs and strategies to reduce the harms associated with gambling and gaming.
This webinar is FREE.
Learn more about YGAP: ygta.ca/ygap