Description

As the world of gambling continues to expand with the legalization of sports wagering, we are seeing other sectors and industries adapt along the way. One such industry has been the world of financial services and day trading. The webinar will start with a look at terminology and mechanics of day trading, investing, and gambling. From there, we will discuss the similarities and differences between gambling and day trading. Lastly, we will explore personality traits and connected behaviors between the two.

Time Frame

This OHA PGS webinar aired on 12/14/2022. Webinar recording will remain available indefinitely for participants to review and for everyone else to access and learn from. Continuing Education (CE) hours are not available for this recording. 

CE Hours

This webinar recording is not accredited for Continuing Education (CE) hours.

Target Audience

Mental health clinicians, addiction professionals, social workers, family therapists, professional counselors, psychologists, prevention specialists, mental health treatment supervisors, agency administrators, and other helping professionals who are interested in learning about the connection between gambling and day trading.

Curious about the connection between gambling and day trading?

Presenter

Instructor Dan Trolaro

Dan is the VP of Prevention - US for EPIC Risk Management. He graduated from The College of New Jersey with a major in Finance and a concentration in Economics and spent 12 years in the world of Investment Banking and Financial Planning. Despite a successful career, Dan had also been suffering in silence with a gambling disorder since high school. In 2013, and after a series of life events, he went on to receive his Masters in Psychology in order to help educate others around the country on prevention, education, and emerging trends in the world of gambling and gambling like behaviors.
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