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Risk Exists on a Spectrum

Understanding the full spectrum of gaming behaviors includes recognizing when patterns shift, how stigma can affect help-seeking, and the broader systems that shape modern gaming.

For those who wish to explore these topics further, additional content includes:

  • Lived-experience perspectives from individuals who have navigated gambling addiction and recovery
  • Insight into how legalization and regulation shape today’s gaming environment
  • Real-world examples of how social pressure and high-stakes decisions can alter life trajectories
  • The role of family, friends, and support systems in recovery
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Legal Landscape

Legal gambling options are regulated by state and federal laws, while illegal gambling remains unregulated and potentially unsafe.

6 mins
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Seeking Support

Hear from Greg Weber, a career firefighter and former professional poker player, who shares insights from his journey with gambling addiction.

4 mins
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What does a problem look like?

Hear from former professional boxer Liz Thielen, who turned to casino gambling to replace the adrenaline lost after an injury.

4 mins
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What Would You Do?

Hear from Stevin ‘Hedake’ Smith whose involvement in the 1994 Arizona State University basketball point shaving scandal dramatically changed the trajectory of his life.

15 mins