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.

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

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John Harris returns to the show and provides an update on the ‘Are You Really Winning’ awareness campaign for problem gambling.

Whether you're curious about how gambling awareness is evolving or interested in the innovative ways this program is reaching communities, you won't want to miss this inside look at Illinois' groundbreaking prevention efforts.

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Adolescent and young adults are gaming and gambling at a much higher rate than people tend to believe. The Minnesota Student Survey offers a rich data set from 8th, 9th and 11th grade students across the state and has been collecting data since the early 1990’s. Recently, gambling data has been part of the ongoing study and is providing practitioners with some interesting information. Serena shares what she’s learned by working with adolescent and young adults and including how advertising, artificial intelligence, and evolving incentives all play a role on how our younger generations interact with gaming and gambling.

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Most of us, at some point in our lives, will struggle. The fortunate will find redemption, fewer will experience transformation. Dan Trolaro’s story embodies what it means to transform and to grow. Listen how Dan’s lived experience fuels his passion to educate NCAA collegiate athletes and youth in general. He’s on a mission to expose the potential dangers and pitfalls associated with gambling and the all-too-accessible world of sports betting.

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“It’s my hope that we can erase the stigma and shame so women will feel safe seeking the help they need without fear of judgement” - Broke Girl Society founder, Christina Cook.

The BGS offers a “judgement free zone” for women in recovery from problem gambling. Christina recognized early in her own journey that what she craved most was deep connections with other women who had walked a similar path. It’s in this spirit that she set about establishing a safe environment for women to share and compare their unique stories.

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Researchers at the International Gaming Institute on the campus of UNLV are diving deep into the effects of gambling on public health. Whether studying banking habits alongside gambling activity or creating chatbots to assist and educate users about responsible gaming, AI and machine learning is being utilized to develop guardrails that support responsible gaming. In this episode, Dr. Kasra Ghaharian, Director of Research at the International Gaming Institute, shares how his researchers are having an impact on responsible gambling.

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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.

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