62. Getting Your Time Back From Daily Fantasy Sports

<p>Lots of people are playing fantasy sports.  For some, particularly when you play daily or with multiple line-ups, it can take up increasing amounts of time, focus and money.  <a title="Steve's podcast link" href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-or-reality-the-gpp/id1593764216" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Delaney</a> joins us to share his experiences with this and how, for him, Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) turned into something that was stressful, costly and all-consuming.  </p> <p>Listen now to this episode and hear about:</p> <ul> <li>The tricky ways that DFS can get out of hand</li> <li>How to recognize signs of this in yourself and others</li> <li>How DFS became a problem (twice) for Steve and what he and his wife did to address it</li> <li>Steve's reflections on the need for more warnings to the public about the risks of fantasy sports betting as well as help and treatment services for those who need it.</li> </ul> <p>If you would like to read more about why DFS can get out of control, signs of this, and where to get help, read the blog for this episode at <a title="Episode 62 blog" href= "https://www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca/blog-2/daily-fantasy-sports" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.gamblingproblemhelp.ca. </a> </p> <p>If you would like to hear more from Steve Delaney about his journey of recovery both from substance use and a gambling problem, listen to his fantastic podcast: <a title="Steve's podcast" href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fantasy-or-reality-the-gpp/id1593764216" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fantasy or Reality?  The GPP</a>.  It's available on all podcast apps.  You can also reach out to him at <a href= "mailto:fantasyorreality@yahoo.com">fantasyorreality@yahoo.com</a>.</p> <p>If you live in British Columbia and would like help for gambling concerns, reach out to our free, confidential counselling and outreach services.  Connect with us online at <a title= "Gambling Support BC website" href= "https://www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca/support/team" target="_b