Sports Betting, iGaming, Youth Gambling and Addiction

Where Parents Talk

English - June 10, 2023 14:30 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MB
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Dr. Jeff Derevensky is a child psychologist, and an international thought leader in gambling, adolescence and behavioural addictions.

His research and expertise have informed and influenced government policy change.

He is Chair and James McGill Professor in the Faculty of Education at McGill University and a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry.

He is also the Director of the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours, and a father.

Timestamps:

2:29 - Current statistics on youth/adolescent gambling/sports betting4:40 - What parents should understand about impact of igaming on youth7:30 - Impact of changed laws affecting sports betting and igaming on youth

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