Rise Above Gambling

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One of our primary educational initiatives is the production of a documentary that sheds light on the perils of gambling.

It will weave together narratives from recovering compulsive gamblers and provide insights from within the iGaming and Casino industry. The objective is to expose the harsh reality of gambling addiction and underscore the notion that the house always wins. To illustrate this, consider that a mere 1-3% of customers generate nearly 80% of the operators’ revenue.
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Part 1 - Industry Insiders Blow the Whistle

Rigged for Profit: Whistleblowers provide an insider look at the gambling Industry from the Inside Out.

Inside Predatory VIP Programs

iGaming insiders/employees reveal how predatory VIP programs take advantage of gambling addicts, employing manipulative tactics to maximize profits.

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They use every tactic at their dispoable all of which will be exposed to keep addicts gambling and depositing.

Behind the Odds

Industry insiders give an honest look into how sports betting is designed to favor operators and show that fewer than 1% of sports gamblers merely break even long-term.

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This includes what operators due to flag someone as sharp and what metrics they use to consider someone a good client.

Behind the Casino Curtain

Industry experts offer insider insight into how casinos use strategic marketing and placement of games with lower return-to-player rates and higher addictive potential.

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Some games even allow operators to lower the RTP, skewing them further in the casino's favor.

Inside and Out

Former employees from 4 major operators offer insights into company cultures that often label gambling addicts as “degenerates” through a detached, profit-driven lens.

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They describe practices that focus on maximizing revenue extraction and non compliance of responsible gambling laws are the norm

Beneath the Surface

Industry insiders reveal the depth of player tracking, modeling and analytics within operators. They describe extensive statistics kept on players,

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Including lifetime value forecasts through predictive modeling, which will both freak you out and blow your mind.

The House Always Wins

industry experts dive into how the house knows they always win. 80%+ of their profits come from 3% of players.

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They know these players are gambling addicts and can't win because they can't stop. Their entire business model is identifying, exploiting and intensifying gambling addiction for profits.

Part 2 - Compulsive Gamblers Share Their Stories

Compulsive Gamblers Share Their Journeys First-Hand Stories of Compulsive Gambling’s Destructive Impact

Voices of Resilience

These individuals offer powerful firsthand accounts that provide insight, understanding, and hope.

We have interviewed over 300 compulsive gamblers and carefully selected 10 who will courageously share their experiences, struggles, and paths to recovery.

Breaking the Stigma

This project aims to provide an in-depth look at the psychology and experiences of compulsive gamblers.

Gambling addiction is often misunderstood, surrounded by stigma and stereotypes. Through courageous personal accounts, we hope to illuminate the realities of this devastating illness, explain the behaviors it drives, and evoke empathy.

Shedding Light on This Addiction

A major goal is to break down misconceptions, reduce stigma, and help the public better comprehend.

Gambling disorder as a legitimate and treatable medical condition, like any other addiction. There is currently inadequate public understanding of gambling addiction and its impacts. We will significantly increase awareness at a societal level.

Unmasking the Dark Side

Most compulsive gamblers report engaging in desperate, out-of-character behaviors like lying.

Cheating and even criminal acts to fund their addiction. Gambling disorder is a serious illness that impairs decision-making abilities and motivates unethical conduct driven by addiction, not malicious intent.

Transformations through Recovery

The individuals courageously share how their lives have transformed through recovery, reflecting with gratitude on their journeys.

By highlighting the personal growth, renewed character, and blessings they now experience, their stories offer inspiration and hope to those still struggling with addiction. Their firsthand accounts convey that recovery is not only possible, but immensely rewarding, as they have discovered meaning and fulfillment in their hard-won sobriety.

From Despair to Hope

The individuals interviewed share their journeys, strategies, and the resources that helped them.

They offer inspiration and hope to those still suffering. concludes the documentary on an uplifting note, providing a path forward for compulsive gamblers seeking to regain control of their lives.

While there are many documentaries about various addictions on streaming services , there is a noticeable absence of films about gambling. We believe that a comprehensive documentary on this subject would significantly benefit society.
With your generous donations, we aim to produce a full-length documentary by 2025 and distribute it on major streaming platforms worldwide. Ontario has emerged as the epicenter of Canada’s escalating iGaming crisis, witnessing a suicide rate ten times the national average.​
The influx of online casino operators has plunged Canada into a vicious cycle of intergenerational addiction, lawlessness, suicide, and other severe consequences. Amidst this grim landscape, GamCare presents an alternative viewpoint in the battle against gambling addiction – one of hope.
With candid interviews from top insiders in the online gambling industry, we deliver into the obscured inner workings of their operations and VIP programs.
Recovered compulsive gamblers share their harrowing struggles, shedding light on the shocking reality of gambling addiction.
Our documentary highlights the stories of three individuals who have triumphed over their gambling addiction and are now working tirelessly to influence Canada’s perception and approach towards this issue. They are dedicated to breaking the devastating cycle of gambling addiction.

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See the films

HEROIN(E) and RECOVERY BOYS are available on
Lethbridge, Alberta Screening – Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta Screening – Lethbridge
09/09/2019
Lethbridge, Alberta Screening – Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta Screening – Lethbridge
09/09/2019
Lethbridge, Alberta Screening – Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta Screening – Lethbridge
09/09/2019
Lethbridge, Alberta Screening – Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta Screening – Lethbridge
09/09/2019

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Interested in hosting a screening? Please fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch!
Film is an effective tool to bring people together, raise awareness and have conversations that lead to change. Heroin(e) and Recovery Boys are available for educational and nonprofit distribution in your community. Free public screenings can give your community an opportunity to gather and discuss solutions around the opioid crisis and addiction. Whether you’re an individual, or represent a recovery center, a church or a first responder unit, we make it easy by giving you everything you need to plan a screening and discussion.
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