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• Seeking Understanding | Problem Gambling and Harm Reduction Resource Fair

  In this episode, we step outside the studio to attend and speak with guests attending a resource fair during problem gambling awareness month. Hosted by Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) and co-sponsored by Gateway Foundation, the event space was filled with energy and engaging conversations about gambling addiction and the power of recovery.    Healthcare Alternative Systems (HAS) – hascares.org Event Link: https://www.instagram.com/has.chicago/p/DHl9H1xv1nQ/   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?

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• Problem Gambling Awareness Month | A Panel Discussion

  March marks Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and we coordinated a panel discussion with three remarkable leaders who are shaping how Illinois responds to problem gambling. We're joined by Anita Pindiur, executive director of The Way Back Inn, Heather Martinez from the Illinois Council on Problem Gambling, and Emma Bowen from Chestnut Health Systems. We'll explore why March has become such a pivotal month for awareness, what's happening across the state, as well as some surprising insights from communities grappling with expanded gambling.   Way Back Inn:,  708-345-8422, or [email protected] Way Back Inn on Instagram Illinois Council on Problem Gambling, 833-937-4274 ( ICPG) ICPG on Instagram [email protected] Chestnut Health Systems Chestnut Health Systems on Facebook or 618-877-4420   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?

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• “Shep and the King of Hearts” | Author: Stacy Ladyman

  Description:  From Midwest Book Review – Relatively few novels cover gambling addiction, in comparison to other forms of addiction, already making Shep and the King of Hearts notable…. Join Stacy and Shane as they discuss the motivations and underlying themes for her debut book. Order the Book: Shep and the King of Hearts - Amazon Social Media Links: Website: https://www.stacyladyman.com Facebook: Stacy J. Ladyman    Instagram: Stacy J. Ladyman 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?

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• Gambling Related Crime, Harms & Risks | Dr. Michelle Malkin

  Dr. Michelle Malkin, Director of the East Carolina University Gambling Research & Policy Initiative joins the show to discuss the significant impact of legalized gambling in the US.  From gambling motivated crime to the prevalence of gambling on college campuses, to the surprising impact of gambling on LGBTQ+ communities, Dr. Malkin walks us through a fascinating peek at the impact gambling is having within our communities.   Gambling Research and Policy Initiative (GRPI) 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?

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• 2024 | The Year in Review

  On this episode we take a look back on many interesting moments from the important conversations we've have over the last 12 months. 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?

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