As a reminder of tonight’s event, Westmount C.I. and Stephen Lewis S.S. are partnering up to bring an important educational opportunity to our families. Please join us:
EVENT: “Game-Bling: When Gaming Meets Gambling”
LOCATION: Stephen Lewis S.S. (555 Autumn Hill Blvd., Thornhill)
DATE: Monday, December 15, 2025
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
“Game-Bling: When Gaming Meets Gambling” is part of the YMCA Youth Gambling Awareness Workshop Series. In this session, families will learn about how gambling is incorporated into games youth play (i.e. videogames, mobile apps), blurring the lines between gambling and gaming.
This workshop examines unconventional forms of gambling accessible to minors, highlights the effects of excessive technology use on health and wellbeing, and identifies the warning signs of problem gaming and gambling. It also addresses the potential risks associated with these activities, offers practical strategies for making safe and healthy choices, and shares information on community support services available to families.