33. Sports Betting: When the Losses Pile Up

<p>There has been a dramatic increase in advertising for sports betting as well opportunities to place a bet.  However, the public conversation has been pretty silent about gambling problems associated with sports betting.</p> <p>John Simmons shares his personal story about an addiction with poker and sports betting.  He's a former casino worker and talks openly about the challenges of dealing with a gambling problem when everyone around you is gambling.  John describes what helped him to stop.</p> <p>John is working on a film called <a title= "Betting Your Life trailer" href="http://bettingyourlife.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Betting Your Life</a> that takes a critical look at the legalization of sports betting in the United States and the growing industry around this. </p> <p>Learn more about what to do if sports betting is getting out of hand for you or someone you care about in the blog for this episode at <a title="Episode 33 blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/sports-betting" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca</a></p> <p>If you live in British Columbia and would like to access our free, confidential counselling and outreach services, connect with us online at <a title="Gambling Support BC website" href= "https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/support/team" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Gambling Support BC</a> or call 1-888-795-6111.</p> <p>Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.</p> <p> </p>