Is the Casino Harmful?

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Citation: 2003, Proceedings of the 12th. Annual Conference of the National Association for Gambling Studies, Melbourne. Mark Dickerson Tattersall’s Chair in Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Western Sydney Postal address; Locked Bag 1797
South Penrith Distribution Centre NSW 1797 ph;02 9772 6619 fx;02 9772 6584 email m.dickerson@uws.edu.au
ABSTRACT
In the context of the rapidly developing international interest in responsible gambling the paper presents a brief description of the different definitions of problem gambling and their related methods of measurement: problem gambling defined as a mental disorder, as a harmful impact and as an addictive behaviour. For each of the conceptual approaches the question was posed, “How can problem gambling (gamblers) be identified from behaviour patterns on the gaming room floor?” It was concluded that although all approaches may enable an observer to refine probability statements about whether A or B is a problem gambler none permit the
sure identification of such a person.

Current psychological research does not support the responsible gambling objective of excluding the problem gambler from gambling venues but does have significant implications for consumer protection. The argument presented is that loss of control over expenditure of time and money during a session of play/betting is a common and ‘natural’ experience for regular players.

This sense of loss of control is likely to be an integral part of the pleasurable experience of gambling. It was concluded that the manner in which continuous gambling products are provided to regular gamblers is in direct conflict with responsible gaming
strategies, may fail to satisfy the principle of duty of care and may be an issue best resolved in terms of consumer protection.

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 A Science-Based Framework for Responsible Gambling: The Reno Model
Journal    Journal of Gambling Studies Publisher Springer Netherlands ISSN 1050-5350 (Print) 1573-3602 (Online) Subject    Behavioral Science Issue Volume 20, Number 3 / September, 2004 DOI 10.1023/B:JOGS.0000040281.49444.e2 Pages 301-317 Online Date Monday, January 03, 2005
   
A Science-Based Framework for Responsible Gambling: The Reno Model
Alex Blaszczynski1 Contact Information, Robert Ladouceur2 and Howard J. Shaffer3
(1)     Westmead Hospital, University of Sydney &, Sydney. E-mail:
(2)     University of Laval, Quebec
(3)     Harvard Medical School, Boston

Abstract  As social observers increasingly identify gambling-related problems as a public health issue, key stakeholders need to join together to reduce both the incidence and prevalence of gambling-related harm in the community. This position paper describes a strategic framework that sets out principles to guide industry operators, health service and other welfare providers, interested community groups, consumers and governments and their related agencies in the adoption and implementation of responsible gambling and <b>harm minimization initiatives.
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Harm Reduction for the Prevention of Youth Gambling Problems Lessons Learned from Adolescent High-Risk Behavior Prevention Programs
Laurie M. Dickson International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors McGill University
Jeffrey L. Derevensky
International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors McGill University
Rina Gupta
International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors McGill University

Despite the growing popularity of the harm reduction approach in the field of adolescent alcohol and substance abuse, a harm reduction approach to prevention and treatment of youth problem gambling remains largely unexplored. This article poses the question of whether the harm reduction paradigm is a promising approach to the prevention of adolescent problem gambling and other risky behaviors. The authors use a universal, selective, and indicative prevention framework to present current prevention initiatives that have emerged from the harm reduction health paradigm for adolescent substance and alcohol abuse. The risk-protective factor model is used as a conceptual basis for designing youth problem gambling harm reduction prevention programs. This framework illustrates the developmental appropriateness of the harm reduction approach for youth. Implications drawn from this conceptual examination of harm reduction as a prevention approach to adolescent problem gambling provide valuable information for treatment providers as well.