Many Seniors have money to spend, and some end up burning through their reserves. Seniors with impaired cognition may make poor decisions and have a reduced aversion to risk. Depression and loneliness are common among the elderly, and gambling is…
Problem gambling affects every family member. According to experts, a problem gambler affects the lives of eight others. Confused and vulnerable, bruised by the emotional turmoil at home, the sons and daughters of gambling parents face great risks, confusion and…
It is important to know that there is a high rate of depression, attempted suicide and suicide among both problem gamblers and members of their family. Although depression and suicide are often related, not all depressed people are suicidal and…
Bingo has a long history as a popular gambling game. Research on bingo has been almost exclusively limited to qualitative research. Consequently, little is known about the prevalence of bingo playing and its possible influence on the development of problem…
Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines – The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction has developed Lower-Risk Gambling Guidelines after conducting several research projects in support of their work. Problem gambling has been recognized…
The COVID-19 pandemic was driving new patterns of substance use and compulsive behaviours. People who gamble regularly online are doing so just as often or more frequently during the pandemic. Alcohol sales are up more than 60 per cent and…
The CFL was founded in 1958. There are 9 teams, and 2 divisions-East and West. There are 5 teams playing in the West division and 4 playing in the East Division. The regular season lasts from mid June until…
Gambling has become a socially acceptable form of entertainment and is very prevalent on the internet, smartphone apps, and elsewhere. Today’s youth are the first generation to grow up with gambling all around them. Problem gambling is any gambling behaviour…
Gambling Addiction / Gambling Addiction Risk
The Evolution of the Slot Machine – “They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To”
The first Slot Machine was invented in the late 1800’s. These machines were mechanical and had only three reels and five symbols. Each reel had 10 notched stops and if the reels stopped with the same symbol in a line,…
Gambling problems often go undetected until a legal, financial, or emotional crisis occurs. If you or a family member has a gambling problem, there is help available. Problem Gambling Help Line The Problem Gambling Help Line, established in 1994, is…