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The Real Stakes: Community Conversations About Gambling & Its Impact
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 7, 2026
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CDTWednesdays in October (Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28) | 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location
Nicasa Highland Park Office
1724 1st Street, Highland Park, IL 60035Fees/Admission
FREE
Contact Information
Ninoshka Lopez
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Description
Join Nicasa Behavioral Health Services for a FREE four-part community educational series exploring how gambling affects our local businesses, families, youth, and seniors. Drop in for one or all 1-hour midday sessions to connect with Nicasa's Gambling Services Team. Light refreshments will be served, or feel free to bring a bagged lunch!
Weekly Topics (Wednesdays, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM):
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Oct. 7: The Big Picture: Gambling’s reach, risks, and community impact
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Oct. 14: Gambling in the Digital Era: Technology, ads, and compounding losses
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Oct. 21: Next-Gen Gambling: Protecting youth in a digital world
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Oct. 28: Golden Years, Hidden Risks: Supporting and safeguarding older adults
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