Problem Gambling News

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Latest Research

Gambling Behavior Among Middle and High School Kids In California
(2007)
National Asian Pacific American Families Against Substance Abuse
This powerpoint summarizes the results of a 2005-2006 California Health Kids Survey on gambling behavior among middle and high school kids in California.

2006 California Helpline Report
(2007)
Office of Problem Gambling
This report summarizes the data collected regarding California gambling hotline caller statistics.

Study release on state's problem gamblers
(January 31, 2007)
The Desert Sun
With the expansion proposals of the Indian gaming casinos, research has been done to assess the growing concerns with gambling in California.

The Impact of Gambling on Asian Pacific Islanders in Los Angeles
(October 2006)
UCLA Gambling Studies Program
This report was submitted to California's Office of Problem Gambling regarding the impact of problem gambling on Asian Pacific Islanders in the Los Angeles area.

Youth Perceptions of Gambling Behavior in Their Community
(September 2006)
California Friday Night Live Partnership (CFNLP)
At the request of California's Office of Problem Gambling, the California Friday Night Live Partnership produced this report to present findings from "facilitated discussions on gambling behavior among groups of youth."

2006 California Problem Gambling Prevalence Study
(August 2006)
National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago
This report was submitted to California's Office of Problem Gambling with the intent of analyzing the prevalence and impact of problem gambling in California.

Gambling in the Golden State:1998 and Forward
(May 2006)
California Research Bureau f
At the request of California Attorney General Bill Lockyer, this report was produced to provide an overview of gambling in California from 1998 to the present day.

In Gambling's Grip
(August 5, 2005)
The Los Angeles Times
For sometime now, scientists have been trying to figure out why gambling has become a form of addiction and the detrimental effects they have on people. Some scientists have linked the addiction directly to the way the brain functions.

Evidence gambling problems start in teen years - study
(December 05, 2001)
CBC News
Due to the serious concerns over teenagers learning to gamble at an early age, The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Responsible Gambling Council of Ontario have called for improved policies and prevention program targeting young adults.

Programs and Program Development

Awareness of problem gambling slowly increasing
(March 3, 2007)
NC Times
Gambling has been in the shadows until recently where many Californians have discovered that gambling has been a serious issue and concern. Because of this, California Gov. Schwarzeneggar has proposed an increase on the 2007-2008 budgets to address the issues on problem gambling.

Legislation and Politics

Massachusett's Gambling Debate Includes Students
(Oct 10, 2007)
SF Gate
Masachusetts is currently in the process of debating a proposal by their Governor Deval Patrick to allow three full-scale casinos in their state. Professionals are voicing their opposition by warning that college students are one of the vulnerable populations that are more susceptible to problem gambling. Massachusetts is home to over 100 college campuses and if this proposal is approved, poker, roulette, slot machines, and free alcohol will be easily accessible to all those students.

Problem gambling's toll
(Jan 01, 2007)
The Press Enterprise
Californians today have many casinos within distance which has brought a great concerns regarding problem gambling. According to some recent studies, there are almost one million problem gamblers in California with the number expected to increase as four Inland tribes attempt to make a push for the states approval to expand their casinos.

Alternative Sentencing: How a NY gambling treatment court is shaking up the system in 2006
(Fall 2006)
American Gaming Association
A Gambling Treatment court in Amherst New York has been created to confront gambling addiction through a unique treatment approach and to counsel disordered gamblers.

Assembly Bill AB-1336
(Feb 23, 2007)
Authored by Assembly Member Karen Bass: This bill would provide funding to alcohol and drug abuse CURention programs to train program counselors, facilitators, health care providers and law enforcement agencies regarding the identification and treatment of problem gambling. This would help expand the pool of problem gambling prevention trainers to effectively train and counsel those in need.

Assembly Bill AB-1339
(Feb 23, 2007)
Authored by Assembly Member Alberto Torrico: This bill would create and expand the problem gambling prevention programs, and provide and facilitate treatment programs to those that are experiencing problem and pathological gambling issues.

Other Problem Gambling News

Born to gamble
(January 28, 2006)
China's Business News paper
Gambling has always been a tradition among the Asian culture, but with many casinos accessible to the Asian population there are great concerns with the increase of Problem and Pathological gamblers within the community.

Gambling with your health
(January 30, 2005)
MedicineNet.com
For many people, gambling has directly or indirectly taken control of their lives. Many of whom experience the stress, anxiety and thoughts of suicide due to their uncontrollable gambling habits.

Coming up snake eyes
AFA Journal
According from statistical data from the U.S. News and World Reports, Americans are losing $80 billion to gambling. This data reveals the truth regarding the severity of Problem Gambling within our state.

Problem Gambling's Social Cost High, Report Says
(February 13, 2003)
Las Vegas Review Journal
Las Vegas Nevada, "The Sin City" is known by most as the Mecca of Casino Gambling in the world. With this in mind, Nevada has rising social cost when it comes to problem gambling which run in the thousands.

Seven Warning Signs Of A Gambling Addiction
777.com
More than 80 percent of adults have gambled at least once a year and for most have done so recreationally. But for some adults gambling has been a serious concern that affects their lives and ultimately their families' lives. Here you will find 7 warning signs that may lead to problem gambling.