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Wager Danger hit the parking lots and tailgates around Rate Field and Wrigley Field to hear what fans think about the rise of sports gambling. They had plenty of opinions and didn't hold back!   Engage with Alpharus Health: [email protected] Call Alpharus Health: 877-505-4673 Alpharus Health Gambling Treatment Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

When gambling takes everything, art can offer a way back. In this episode, our roundtable panel examines the profound impact art therapy can have on gambling disorder recovery. They also explore the emotional shifts that can occur when trading gambling risks for creative outlets.   More than just an individual journey, the panel also looks at the collective healing process, including insights into how art therapy can support affected others as they navigate their own recovery alongside their loved ones.   Website for Artspace Southern Illinois Email: [email protected] Chuck Benya, Ed.D., MPP, EMBA | LinkedIn Website for Therapy Health Clinic Website for NICASA Behavioral Health Services   Engage with Wager Danger:  [email protected]  Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

Like many parents, Kim didn't know about her teenage son's gambling until it was almost too late. What began with buying video game skins in grammar school escalated to offshore casinos and crypto markets by the time he reached college. Out of that experience, she co-founded Parents Standing Together, a nonprofit supporting parents whose children are caught in the grip of problem gambling. Parents Standing Together Website [email protected]   Engage with Wager Danger:  [email protected] Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663   Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

Saul Malik's real college education had nothing to do with his major. A fantasy league at eleven years old turned into bookies and $25,000 in debt by twenty-one. Now in long-term recovery, he's sharing his story by traveling the country and warning young people before they're in too deep. Connect with Saul Malek: SaulMalek.com Saul Malek on LinkedIn Engage with Wager Danger:  [email protected] Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

Gambling got its hooks into Adam Lyons early. At nine years old, his uncle taught him how to play craps, and something clicked that never really switched off. By the time the poker boom hit, Adam had dropped out of college and was dealing cards in poker rooms from Connecticut to Las Vegas. He was good at the job, great with people, and one of the most charismatic guys in the room. What nobody knew was that the same man running the game was quietly losing everything on the other side of the table. Adam placed his last bet in 2022, and today he hosts the Modern Meeting podcast and talks to other people with gambling disorder about their journeys out of the depths of addiction. Listen in on a fascinating conversation as Adam shares his story. The Modern Meeting Podcast on YouTube Connect with Adam at The Modern Meeting on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Instagram Engage with Wager Danger:  [email protected] Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

As an amateur female boxer, Elizabeth was on a trajectory toward Olympic and professional status in her sport.  A career-ending injury sent her on a search for something to replace the adrenaline jolt she missed from boxing. In this episode we learn how poker became her new obsession and how she eventually recognized it was an unsustainable pursuit. Contact Elizabeth: [email protected] Elizabeth's Blog: Fight Problem Gambling   Engage with Wager Danger:  [email protected] Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

There's no holds barred in this episode as George shares the nitty gritty about his toxic relationship with gambling and the moment his life abruptly changed. Listen along as George shares his journey from compulsive gambling to the moment his recovery began and his faith regained control. George's Email: [email protected] Engage with Wager Danger:  [email protected] Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

The convergence of online gambling platforms and prediction markets is blurring the lines of what is considered "traditional gambling".  Join Phd candidate and sociologist Ryan Fajardo and Shane as they explore and discuss how these platforms have the potential to disrupt our definition of gambling. Ryan Fajardo, Northwestern University ryanfajardo.com Engage with Wager Danger:  [email protected] Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

Sam DeMello turned his pain into purpose. He's pioneering gambling harm reduction through Evive, a digital therapeutic app he created to help beat the odds of gambling addiction. You can download Evive for free on the iOS or Google Play App stores, or learn more at getevive.com   Engage with Wager Danger:  [email protected] Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

This episode of Wager Danger takes a look back at some interesting moments from all of the very important conversations we have had over the last 12 months.   Engage with Wager Danger:  [email protected] Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

Navigating the impact of sports wagering among College students and athletes is a bit tricky these days. Jeremy Dixon and Guy Caprio join Wager Danger to share firsthand how the expansion of legalized gambling affects the interactions among the students, athletes, and the fanbase at Loyola University. Email Guy: [email protected]   Engage with Wager Danger: [email protected] Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 (DONE) Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

TRIGGER WARNING:  This content discusses suicide, suicide attempts and related topics.  Please proceed with caution.  If you are struggling, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. November is Veterans and Military Family appreciation month, so we're having an in-depth conversation with Dr. Shane Kraus, associate professor at UNLV, about his research on gambling disorder among military veterans and active-duty service members. Dr. Kraus discusses the high rates of co-occurring mental health issues, including PTSD and suicide, the presence of slot machines on overseas military bases, and the urgent need for early screening and intervention. Learn about the policy changes and resources that could help service members struggling with gambling-related harm. Engage with Dr. Shane Kraus: Email: [email protected]  Faculty page: https://www.unlv.edu/people/shane-kraus Research page: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Shane-Kraus?ev=hdr_xprf  X: @kraus_phd   Engage with Wager Danger:  [email protected] Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 (DONE) Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

Through his own journey, Jon-Pierre Miccuci developed a passion for contributing to the field of gambling recovery and is keenly focused on the gaps he noticed that often leave people struggling with this hidden addiction.  From losing everything to becoming an innovative voice in gambling prevention, John Pierre brings his passion and perspective to a campaign called "The Fix," a communication strategy for people who are tired of lying about their gambling.  [email protected]   linkedin.com/in/jpmicucci/   Engage with Wager Danger:  [email protected] Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 (DONE) Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

Keith joins Wager Danger to discuss the massive increase in both awareness and programs he has witnessed during his 30 years advocating for responsible gambling and preventing gambling addiction. Keith advises a global network of gaming providers, behavioral health practitioners, national, state and tribal government officials, and adjunct industries about gambling's impact on communities and individuals. Linkedin.com/in/keithwhyte/  Safergamblingstrategies.com  Engage with Wager Danger:  [email protected] Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 (DONE) Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?

We should be protecting healthy brain development in our youth and young adults, yet the devices in kids' pockets are impairing that growth. The brain doesn't reach maturity until somewhere in the mid-to-late twenties, and many youths today are harming their brain development through risky behavior.  Dr. Crystal Collier joins the show today to discuss the fascinating world of KnowYourNeuro.org and the importance of parents being their child's frontal lobe...until they have one of their own. Dr Collier's behavior intervention program helps both youths and parents navigate risky behaviors. DrCrystalCollier.com [email protected]  Sign up for the newsletter at: KnowYourNeuro.org   Engage with Wager Danger:  [email protected] Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment Call Gateway Foundation: 844-975-3663 (DONE) Follow Gateway Foundation: Facebook: @RecoverGateway LinkedIn: @Gateway-Foundation Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER Text GAMB to 833234 Are you Really Winning?