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Are you worried about your own or someone else’s gambling?
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Our short quiz will give you insight into how gambling might be affecting you, or someone you care about.
About Us
Gamble Alert is an independent non profit organization advocating for responsible gambling
We help in preventing underage play, and providing treatment support for gambling addicts.
Born from a deep rooted belief in the power of compassion, understanding and support, we provide a guiding light for those struggling with gambling addiction.
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VISION
To be the foremost organization in Africa leading safer gambling and player protection initiatives
MISSION
To curb underage and irresponsible gambling and provide treatment support for addicted gamblers.
OBJECTIVES
1. To lead the campaign for
Responsible Gambling in Nigeria.
2. To protect punters and minimize...
The Action Cycle Of Complusive Gambling
Recent Blog
Latest News From Our Blog
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Gambling has become an accepted form of entertainment in the society. Perhaps the biggest indicators of this are the frequent gambling commercials we see while we watch television programs...
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Have you ever considered placing a little bet to win a large sum of money? I mean, who hasn’t? You not only win money...
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Across the Wave is a gambling recovery program where discussions are made with industry experts on the importance of awareness promotion on compulsive gambling..
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Why us
Gamble Alert Strategy
Gamble Alert works to deliver education, training and support for young people across states in Nigeria.
- Therapy / counselling Sessions
- Symposiums
- Research
- Sensitization / Education
Gambling Treatment & Prevention
Reducing gambling harms requires a preven- tion approach to be considered through a population health lens...
Research, Data & Evaluation
Supporting the Organisation Strategy is a comprehensive Research, Data and Evaluation Strategy to build the evidence of ‘what works for whom’ at the three levels of...
Strategic Priorities
In order to best meet this challenge, Gamble Alert has set four overar- ching strategic priorities for the next five years...
Funding
Under the current arrangements, Gamble Alert is funded exclusively by the gambling industry via a voluntary donation system...
Recognize The Signs Of Underage Problem Gambling
Youths today are bombarded with media images and messages that depict gambling as exciting and glamorous.
They are exposed to messages about the benefits of gambling and the belief that they can make a lot of money in a short time.
Consider The Following Warning Signs
SUDDEN CHANGES IN THEAMOUNTOF MONEY YOUR CHILD HAS, YOUR CHILD BEING SHORT OF MONEY, OR YOUR CHILD BORROWING OR TAKING MONEY FROM FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Poor Academic Performance
WITHDRAWAL FROM FRIENDS, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS.
CHANGES IN SLEEP PATTERNS, TIREDNESS, LOW ENERGY LEVELS, CHANGES IN MOOD, OR IRRITABILITY WHEN AWAY FROM GAMBLING ACTIVITIES.
A NEW FOCUS ON SPORTS ODDS INSTEAD OF SPORTS ITSELF.
SECRECY ABOUT GAMBLING OR DENIAL THAT THERE'S A PROBLEM.
Teenagers who gamble are at greater risk of other harmful behaviour. This includes:
Underage gambling can have devastating consequences on the rest of the kid’s lives.
Talk to your kids about the dangers of underage gambling and express your disapproval for underage gambling.
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More than just Gamble Alert
Our dedicated team of professionals works tirelessly to provide counseling, rehabilitation and other network of support.