Gambling & Wellbeing: The Conversation We’ve Been Missing with Victor Ortiz

Gambling & Wellbeing: The Conversation We’ve Been Missing with Victor Ortiz

Author: Rumba 97.7 (WZRM-FM) November 16, 2025 Duration: 22:57

In this essential episode of Qué Pasa Boston, Gabriela Salas speaks with Víctor Ortiz, Director of the Office of Problem Gambling Services. In this episode, Victor talks about his Puerto Rican background, living in Boston, his first lessons with racism at Fenway Park, and also shares ways to talk with family and friends about gambling without pointing fingers or shaming. This interview grounds the reality: gambling is part of our social life... and it can also become a problem if we don't understand the risks and the signs.

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