The holiday season can bring more exposure to gambling - through gifting scratch and lottery products, invitations to meet at the casino, or family and friends placing a bet on a card game or sporting event.

In this episode, Tracy Tsui, who provides gambling outreach support joins me.  We talk about why it is important to pay attention to gambling over the holidays, especially with young people.  And, if you or someone you care about has had problems with gambling in the past, why this time of year can be risky for relapse.

Listen now and hear about:

• why explosing young people to gambling increases risk for gambling problems later on
• how to talk to young people about gambling concerns
• how the holiday season can present tricky situations if you are working on staying away from gambling
• how to prevent a relapse over the holiday season
• gambling support that is available 24/7 over the holidays

For more information on managing gambling over the holiday season, read the blog for this episode at gamblingproblemhelp.ca.

If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111.

To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia:

Canada:  click here

United States:  National Council on Problem Gambling

United Kingdom:  GamCare

Australia:  Gamblers' Help

If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country.

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Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.