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Almost 107The harmful normalization of online gamblingIn August of 2021, Canada legalized single event sports betting. Nobody knew at the time, but the craze that was coming would be one of the biggest addictions the world has ever seen. Gambling is recreational, not a way of life, and some younger folks may have had to learn that the hard way.
Join host Ede Brecevic alongside Thames Valley CMHA addictions counselor April Laithwaite as they discuss the dangers of online gambling, and how it's becoming harmful to today's youth.
2025-10-2615 minAlmost 107EA Sports FC: A Declining FranchiseThis Almost 107 Podcast contains information about EA Sports' new game EAFC 25. Last year's game left gamers and content creators frustrated and upset about many features in the game. From the countless bugs and issues the game failed to address, to microtransactions and "Pay-To-Win" Gameplay.
This Episode will cover the issues every day EAFC players face how parents can understand the in-game purchase wilderness that most are completely oblivious to.
The Interviews will include:
Moh Obied, Fanshawe's EAFC Sports Captain
Dagnal Diagonal, an EAFC Content Creator
April Laithwaite, Counsellor at CMHA Thames Valley Addiction & Mental Health Services.
2024-10-1317 minAlmost 107Legalized Online Gambling, Worth the Risk?Online Gambling was fully legalized last year in Ontario. Since then the industry has exploded in popularity, but at what cost? This episode, addictions councillor April Laithwaite and Gamblers Anonymous trustee Aldo, identify the many concerns and struggles people with problematic gambling habits are facing in light of the new legislation.
2023-02-0317 min