Description

Lots of people are playing fantasy sports.  For some, particularly when you play daily or with multiple lineups, it can take up increasing amounts of time, focus and money.  Steve Delaney joins us to share his experiences with this and how, for him, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) turned into something that was stressful, costly and all-consuming.  

Listen now to this episode and hear about:

• The tricky ways that DFS can get out of hand
• How to recognize signs of this in yourself and others
• How DFS became a problem (twice) for Steve and what he and his wife did to address it
• Steve's reflections on the need for more warnings to the public about the risks of fantasy sports betting as well as help and treatment services for those who need it.

If you would like to read more about why DFS can get out of control, signs of this, and where to get help, read the blog for this episode at www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca.  

If you would like to hear more from Steve Delaney about his journey of recovery both from substance use and a gambling problem, listen to his fantastic podcast: Fantasy or Reality?  The GPP.  It's available on all podcast apps.  You can also reach out to him at fantasyorreality@yahoo.com.

If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to our free, confidential counselling and outreach services.  Connect with us online at Gambling Support BC or call 1-888-795-6111.

To connect with gambling problem help outside of British Columbia:

Canada:  click here

United States:  National Council on Problem Gambling

United Kingdom:  GamCare

Australia:  Gamblers' Help

If you live outside of these areas, search online for "Gambling Problem Help" in your country.

 If you would like to connect with Fold em through Facebook or Instagram, find us at Foldem Podcast.  You can also reach out through Foldempodcast@gmail.com.  We welcome feedback and topics for upcoming episodes.

Fold em is funded by Gambling Support BC.