Hi my name is Carey Murphy, Executive Director of the Compulsive and Problem Gamblers Society. But most people call me Murph the Recovery Guy. I recently received this message.

Hi there. I’m sorry for reaching out to you on social media, and would love to chat over email. I have been doing some research as we’ve definitely noticed an increase in young people gambling at our high school, as well as the constant bombardment of advertisements.

I am a guidance counsellor. I am trying to find someone who might come and do a talk/session with our kids. Is that something you do, or do you have some connections/contacts you can share with me? I found your name in an article, and it seems your aim is to educate young folks.

Any direction is appreciated. They could not believe the amount of advertising for these legal and illegal sites.

Even I was shocked to hear that children as young as high schoolers are being seduced into this terrible behaviour.

We have developed an information session to go into the high schools and universities to explain the Hidden Dangers of Online Gambling and especially Sports Betting. Our mission at the society is early intervention and where people can get help to combat this issue. We need some financial support to go into the schools, so please donate what you can and share our Go Fund Me where ever you can. A child’s future is a terrible thing to waste.