The expansion of sports betting in North America had a headstart in the United Kingdom.  In this episode, hear from James who lived through this in Britain.  He talks about the impact on him of increased online access to sports betting and betting groups.  And how what was once a Saturday afternoon trip to the betting shop to wager on a football game shifted into a daily habit on his phone.

Listen now to this great conversation and hear about:

• why sports betting can become a daily habit that takes up more and more of your mental space
• why it can be hard to pull away once it becomes a habit, even though it's having a negative impact
• James' three key strategies for breaking a sports betting habit:  cut off access, find your purpose, and talk about it
• what to say to friends and family who gamble when you decide to "retire" from sports betting

For more information and help if you are thinking about cutting back or retiring from sports betting, read the blog for this episode at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca.

If you would like to connect with James and check out his fantastic travel podcast - Winging It Travel Podcast, click here. 

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.