CANCELLED - RE: Guest Speaker - From the Gambling Floor to the Frontline: An Insiders Perspective - Monday, May 9th, 11am, Dana Porter Library 329

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Please note this talk has been cancelled.

CANCELLED - RE: Guest Speaker - From the Gambling Floor to the Frontline: An Insiders Perspective - Monday, May 9th, 11am, Dana Porter Library 329

>From the Gambling Floor to the Frontline: An Insiders Perspective<http://problemgambling.uwaterloo.ca/events/>
Monday, 09 May 2011 11:00 AM @ Dana Porter Library 329
Light lunch to follow at noon in the same room.

Sheila Wahsquonaikezhik MES

The gaming/gambling industry in Ontario has evolved over the past 17 years from an idea that was presented as an alluring "new" economic venture filled with the promise of flash and excitement to the consumer to one that has lead to the "crash and burn" of many. Unravelling the layers of how gaming/gambling is presented is significant in forming a critical understanding and analysis how gambling lends itself to some people getting addicted to this kind of activity. I wish to address 4 questions during the course of this presentation to be a springboard of ongoing discussion. The first question being, the environmental conditions under which individuals make decisions, develop and chart their own personal course; secondly, impact of the individual on environments; thirdly, the environmental context of social decision making; and lastly understanding the power of environments.
I will present from a place of situated knowledge, locating myself as a former casino table games employee, speaking from first hand experience. Furthermore, I will share the moment of transition whereby I made the decision to "walk a different path" and work with people who have struggled with gambling addiction. Presenting through narrative I hope to communicate the essence and power of the gaming environment and some of the many challenges we face with the gaming industry in responding or not responding to the risks of gambling.


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