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Wager Danger

By: Gateway Foundation
  • Summary

  • Access to legalized gambling in the US is at an all-time high, and sports book betting apps, video slot machines, lotteries and casinos seem to be everywhere. How does the increased access to legalized gambling affect all of us? Are their unique harms that we haven’t considered? These are some of the questions we seek to explore as we chat with behavioral health professionals, academics, gambling disorder experts and individuals in recovery from gambling addiction.
    2022, 2023, 2024
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Episodes
  • Influencing Recovery Through Social Media | Rob ODAAT
    Jul 5 2024

    Rob ODAAT (one day at a time) Minnick is a social media influencer who is reaching a wide audience with his unique gambling content. His personal experience of recovery from gambling addiction allows him to uniquely impact those who view his content. Rob’s content reaches millions of viewers and he routinely receives messages from individuals seeking help with a gambling addiction. His work is being recognized and it’s connecting a network of behavioral health resources that can help those individuals who are recognizing the signs of gambling addiction.

    Instagram: @rob_odaat

    TikTok: @rob_odaat

    Facebook: Rob ODAAT

    X: @Rob_Odaat

    wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org

    Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment

    Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963

    Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER

    Are you Really Winning?

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    47 mins
  • A Journey Towards Recovery | Jimmy's Story
    Jun 7 2024

    After years of working the Gamblers Anonymous (GA) program, it was “tough love” from his family and some frank advice from a GA veteran (and mentor) that compelled Jimmy to fully commit to his recovery. In this episode Jimmy shares his personal story of gambling disorder and his extraordinary journey towards recovery.

    wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org

    Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment

    Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963

    Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER

    Are you Really Winning?

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    43 mins
  • When Does Sports Betting = Gambling? | Jody Bechtold, CEO at The Better Institute
    May 3 2024

    It’s a trick question. The answer is ALWAYS! But sadly, not everyone sees it that way. Jody Bechtold joins the show to discuss how various generations respond to the proliferation of gambling access in the US. Jody’s experience and expertise in gambling disorder treatment is well respected and she is recognized internationally as one of the leading experts on gambling addiction. We are thrilled to have her join Wager Danger

    wagerdanger@gatewayfoundation.org

    Gateway Foundation Gambling Treatment

    Call Gateway Foundation: 855-723-0963

    Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER

    Are you Really Winning?

    Jody Bechtold Tedx Talk: Luck, Skill, and The Rise of Gambling

    The Better Institute

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    50 mins

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