For some, gambling can be viewed as an opportunity for quick financial advancement and a way to grab easy money. Today we live in a world where self-worth is measured on the quality of material goods we own. This need…

For some, writing down thoughts and questions is easier than verbally asking someone for help. Texting the Saskatchewan Problem Gambling Helpline (SPGH) offers privacy, convenience and takes away any anxiety or worrying. When visiting our website, spgh.ca, with your computer…

  One of the main issues for those who live with a gambler is knowing when they have crossed the defining line from a recreational gambler to a problem gambler.   Professional counselors and addictions experts say there are a…

Known as the bread basket of Canada, the Saskatchewan agricultural sector is a key revenue generator for many in the province.   People living in rural Saskatchewan experience the same stresses and worries as everyone else. These may include financial…

Slot machines are one of the most popular forms of gambling and have the potential to be the most harmful. It is well known that all casinos make money because they hold on to a percentage of the money wagered…

When gambling stops feeling like a game, or if you are gambling too much, voluntary self-exclusion may be the right program for you. In fact, voluntary self-exclusion can be an important first step in helping you control your gambling issues….

This seems to be a question that comes up frequently when discussing problem gambling. It’s a topic that our counsellors discuss when people are trying to figure out if they or someone they care about has an issue with gambling….

Our PGHL team members came across this interesting article and thought it might be helpful at this time of year:  https://800gambler.org/dont-gamble-with-the-winter-blues/. Disordered gamblers may also struggle with psychiatric conditions.  Disordered gambling has a   comorbidity of 96% rate with issues like…