Gambling
Overview
Gambling Awareness Sessions
Gaming Staff Workshops
Client Workshop: Casino Re-entry
School Based Programs
Problem Gambling for Imigrant Community Educators & Helpers
AFM Problem Gambling Services provides a full range of prevention, education and training services open to participation by professionals, paraprofessionals and the general public.
Customized Workshops and Presentations
Consultation
Courses
Gambling Awareness Workshops
Customized Workshops and Presentations
The AFM gambling service team can offer customized workshops, presentations and occasional service requests on gambling issues to agencies, workplaces and organizations.
Possible topics might include:
- Responsible Gambling: How to Keep it Fun
- Gambling and the Workplace
- Gambling Information for Financial Service Professionals
- Older Adults and Gambling
- Gambling Issues and Youth
- How Gambling Works
- Referring Problem Gamblers: What to Look For and Who to Call
If you are interested in any of these topic areas or want to explore some possibilities in this area, please contact your closest AFM office. Winnipeg (204) 944-6368, Brandon (204) 729-3838, Thompson (204) 677-7300
Consultation Services
Professionals and helping organizations can call any of AFM's gambling prevention staff to discuss their needs or questions about gambling and/or problem gambling. Staff will provide information or suggestions on handling gambling problems or will develop and tailor training for specific organization needs. AFM consultants can work together with the organization to:
- complete a needs assessment
- explore available options
- develop a plan of action
If you would like to speak with one of AFM's gambling consultants, please contact the AFM office closest to you. Winnipeg (204) 944-6368, Brandon (204) 729-3838, Thompson (204) 677-7300.
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Gambling Awareness Workshops The following sessions are offered at no charge. Click on the courses below for complete descriptions of each one. If you are interested in participating in any of the sessions listed, please contact your local AFM office: Winnipeg (204) 944-6368, Brandon (204) 729-3838, Thompson (204) 677-7300.
Gaming Staff Workshops
Client Workshop
School Based Programs
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Lottery Retailer Responsible Gaming Training
Purpose
This course, offered in cooperation with the Manitoba Lotteries Corporation, will help lottery retailers to become more knowledgeable about responsible gaming practices and problem gambling.
Audience
This course is required by Manitoba Lotteries Corporation and Manitoba Gaming Control Commission for people working in regulated retail sites.
Description
This 90-minute training looks at:
- how lottery games work, in particular the concepts of "randomness" and "house advantage"
- common myths around lottery products
- problem gambling warning signs
- resources that are available to help people experiencing problems with gambling
- familiarizing Lottery Retailers with Manitoba Lotteries Corporation's new Lottery Player Information booklet, which is available at all Lottery Retail sites at no charge.
Tuition
None
Course Offering Dates for 2010
Winnipeg - March 4, June 7, September 14, December 1
Thompson - April 29, Octobe 28
Brandon - May 4, October 5
Dauphin and Area - April 6, October 6
To Register
To register now, and to view the location nearest to you, click here.
Manitoba Problem Gambling Assistance Program
 Purpose
This goal of this workshop is to give key VLT site staff the information and skills necessary to assist customers who may be experiencing difficulties with their gambling.
Audience
This workshop is required by Manitoba Lotteries Corporation and Manitoba Gaming Control Commission for all VLT site holders in Manitoba.
Description
The objectives of this training are to help participants:
- understand the key concepts in the VLT - Player Information Booklet
- understand the responsible gambling features on the VLT's
- dispel common player myths about gambling with accurate information
- understand the range of gambling behavior from recreational gambling to harmful involvement in gambling
- identify on-site behaviors that may indicate a customer is in difficulty with gambling
- review and practice a range of strategies that could be used on site to assist customers in difficulty.
Tuition
None
Course Offering Dates for 2010
Winnipeg - February 16, May 25, August 24, November 23
Dauphin - January 19, May 18, September 21, December 7
Brandon - March 18, June 17, September 16, December 16
Thompson - January 7, April 8, July 15, October 7
Toregister or to find out more information:
In Winnipeg, call 204-944-6368
In Dauphin, call 204-622-2021
In Brandon, call 1-866-767-3838
In Thompson, call 1-866-291-7774
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Casino Re-Entry Workshop
Purpose
This workshop provides gambling awareness information to people who have participated in a two-year "self-exclusion" from the two Winnipeg casinos when they apply to re-enter the casinos. The Manitoba Lotteries Corporation requires that this course be taken by those who wish to re-enter after their exclusion period is over.
Audience
Individuals who have participated in a voluntary self-exclusion period from the casinos who wish to re-enter.
Description
This objectives of this training are to help participants:
- understand how gambling works, including the concepts of house advantage, randomness and intermittent reinforcement
- appreciate the difference between low risk and high risk gambling practices
- identify myths and erroneous beliefs that can foster high risk gambling
- review the past and present motivations, intentions and decisions about gambling and self-exclusion
- develop a personal plan of action that could include the following:
- continuing to abstain from gambling
- re-instituting a self-exclusion contract
- re-entering the casino for entertainment
- re-entering the casino to gamble
- be aware of the helping resources in Manitoba for problem gamblers.
Tuition
None
Winnipeg Course Offering Dates for 2010
January 19, 2010
February 18, 2010
March 18, 2010
April 15, 2010
May 13, 2010
June 17, 2010
July 15, 2010
August 19, 2010
September 16, 2010
October 14, 2010
November 18, 2010
December 9, 2010
To Register
Please contact the AFM Gambling Services in Winnipeg at (204) 944-6368.
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Keeping Your Shirt On
 Purpose
To provide Manitoba secondary school students with information about gambling that may assist participants to make healthy and informed decisions about gambling.
Audience
Manitoba secondary school students
Description
During this interactive session, students will learn:
- how gambling works, including concepts such as house advantage, randomness and intermittent reinforcement
- what makes gambling attractive
- what happens when gambling becomes a problem and why people get into trouble with it
- some strategies for staying safe with gambling, if someone chooses to gamble
- where to get help for gambling problems
To Register
Keeping Your Shirt On is one of AFM's gambling programs for schools. It is given on-site in schools by AFM staff. If you are interested in having this program in your school, please contact your local AFM office: Winnipeg (204) 944-6235, Brandon (204) 729-3838, Thompson (204) 677-7300.
Keeping Your Spirit Strong
 Purpose
This session provides awareness of gambling and problem gambling issues to Aboriginal high school students, assisting them in making healthy and informed decisions about gambling.
Audience
Aboriginal secondary school students in Manitoba
Description
After completing this one-hour session, students will be able to:
- understand how gambling works, including concepts such as house advantage and randomness
- list five common and popular gambling activities
- list three reasons why people choose to gamble
- identify at least two signs of someone with a gambling problem
- identify at least two strategies for staying safe if someone chooses to gamble
To Register
Keeping Your Spirit Strong is one of AFM's gambling programs for schools. It is given on-site in schools by AFM staff. If you are interested in having this program in your school, please contact your local AFM office: Winnipeg (204) 944-6235, Brandon (204) 729-3838, Thompson (204) 677-7300.
It's Your Lucky Day
 Purpose
This multimedia gambling education and awareness program was developed for middle years students and delivered in the classroom by AFM staff. The goals are to provide factual and reliable information to students and to prevent possible harm from gambling.
Audience
Grade 7 and 8 students.
Description
This fun one-hour session fits with the middle years school curriculum. Students are encouraged to explore such areas as risk taking, decision making, coping skills, problem solving, harm reduction, randomness and odds. Learning points include:
- definition of gambling
- myths related to gambling
- how gambling works
- signs of problem gambling
- information on AFM's gambling services
To Register
Keeping Your Shirt On is one of AFM's gambling programs for schools. It is given on-site in schools by AFM staff. If you are interested in having this program in your school, please contact your local AFM office: Winnipeg (204) 944-6235, Brandon (204) 729-3838, Thompson (204) 677-7300. Also, for more information, you can check out our website at www.luckyday.ca
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Problem Gambling Workshop for the Immigrant Community Educators & Helpers Purpose
The purpose of this workshop is to assist the immigrant community educators and helpers by increasing their awareness and knowledge about the problem gambling issues as well as the basic skills in dealing with the problem gambling situations in their community.
Audience
Immigrant community members who are active in their community as helpers or educators (volunteer or paid positions).
Description
This 6 hours workshop consists of topics on: 
- An overview of the current gambling situation
- Gambling and addictions
- How gambling games really work
- Common gambling myths and beliefs
- Problem gambling signs
- Effects of problem gambling
- What community helpers can do to help?
- Resources available for people who experience problems with gambling
Tuition
None
To Register
Click here if you wish to download a workshop registration form.
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