Consistently, there are more creative and fast paced forms of entertainment to help people escape, hope, or adjust to the stress of life. Whether finding it through substance, technology, or a variety of other methods, individuals are becoming more daring, tech savvy and tech dependent. Two areas that have seen explosive growth exists in the world of daily fantasy sports contests and the emergence of legalized sports gambling. With the advent and expansion of these skill-based forms of entertainment, individuals have access to information and opportunities to wager 24 / 7. This workshop will explore the psychological aspects and gambling-like mechanics common to daily fantasy sports contests while looking at emerging trends and future considerations in sports gambling.
How does improving one’s level of emotional intelligence during recovery help assist in managing a sustainable and effective recovery? Join us on Friday, December 18th at 11AM Eastern time for a one hour webinar to find out! Luis Del Orbe, prevention specialist for 800-GAMBLER, will lead a discussion into the relationship between emotional intelligence and addiction. He will also explore various methods and ways in which emotional intelligence may be increased in order to alleviate addictive/compulsive behaviors.
As more people turn to internet and mobile-device gambling during the current Covid-19 crisis, the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey is offering a FREE one-hour webinar on the basic principles of responsible gambling. This broadcast will give a brief overview of problem and disordered gambling, discuss the unique aspects of internet compared to brick and mortar casino gambling, and describe the principles of responsible gambling. We will review the warning signs of problem gambling and discuss where to go for help for gamblers and family members who feel they have a problem.
