YOU BET YOUR LIFE

1900-47, 38 minutes, 2004 This one-hour program from the Fifth Estate investigates the effects of VLTs- Video Lottery Terminals. Chidren are the fastest group of compulsive gamblers. The report highlights how the terminals affect compulsive gamblers and the larger impact on our society. Request

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On-Line Gambling Addiction: the dangers of internet gambling

1900-45, 28 minutes, 2008 This film attempts to break down misconceptions and stereotypes about this addicting, obsessive and compulsive habit. It shares with viewers the dangers of this addiction and shows examples of people that nearly lost everything because of how internet gambling turned into a disease that went out...

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The Big Poker Gamble

1900-36, 27 minutes, 2006 This program looks at the explosive cyber-gambling industry, examining some leading sites and profiling men and women whose lifestyles now revolve around card-playing by computer. Request

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EXPLORING THE GAMBLING EXPERIENCE

#1900-15, 54 minutes, 1995 This video is a counselling resource to use with clients. It augments the counselling experience by stimulating the client’s exploration of their own issues. It is divided into three parts: 1. Assessing the impact; 2. Looking ahead; 3. Exploring related issues. This video is intended for...

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COMPULSIVE GAMBLING: The Invisible Disease

#1900-11, 20 minutes, 1995 Almost everyone gambles – a lottery ticket, a church raffle, or an office pool. But for some people gambling poses a real problem. Who are these people and why does gambling dominate their lives to the exclusion of everything else – family, friends, career, sometimes even...

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GAMBLING BOYS

100-76, 42 minutes, 2010 Gambling Boys delves into the world of teen gambling, a world that offers excitement, the potent allure of making big money, and as many are discovering, and the potential for serious addiction problems. And with the barrage of marketing campaigns, television coverage of poker tournament, and...

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