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Managing Stress

By Mike

Recognizing stress and learning how to deal with it is a lifelong journey. Our experts break it down and share practical tips, including strategies for time management, self-care advice and essential tools that foster resilience and mental health.

Risks of Gaming

By Mike

Gaming is part of our history as humans and is deeply intertwined with popular culture. Today, gaming has never been more accessible, expensive and habit-forming. Our experts share knowledge and lived experience that can help you understand the financial risks of gaming and what to do if you think you are dealing with a habit … Continued

Gaming Responsibly

By Mike

Our experts talk about why we game and explain what responsible gaming is and how it works. They also explore the balance between enjoyment and control, highlighting tools and practices to ensure gaming remains enjoyable and sustainable for young adults.

Illusion of Control

By Mike

Knowing the stats does not mean your bet is a lock – learn more about the Illusion of Control through this short animated video. Jeff and Phil are watching a football game and Jeff, who has done a ton of research on the game, confidently places a large bet on the home team winning. Phil … Continued

Randomness and Probability

By Mike

Knowing the odds doesn’t mean you’ll know what’s going to happen in any sporting event; there are so many random elements that can change how things play out. Claire and Owen talk about prop bets and what the odds really mean. Owen’s convinced that betting on the heavy favorite is a safe bet, but Claire … Continued

Impulsivity

By Mike

In-Play Betting: The Rush and Risk of Real-Time Wagers It’s easy to get caught up in the excitment when watching the game with friends, and even lose track of how much you’re betting, especially with in-play bets. We look at a scenario of some friends betting together, a few small bets at a time, until … Continued

Chasing Losses

By Mike

Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. But trying to make back what’s been lost can cause you to end up losing even more. Lauren checks the score of the football game and places a bet. Then she places another, and another, and gets caught up chasing her losses. Setting spend or time limits can be … Continued

Self-Regulation

By Mike

We check in on Jeff, Owen, and Lauren and see how using different responsible gaming strategies could have prevented them from betting more than they wanted and kept the fun in the game. They now understand that there are always going to be random elements that prevent us from being able to guarantee an outcome. … Continued