Gambling and the Law<sup>®</sup>: Regulators Punt on Proposed Internet Gaming Regulations

Nelson, Rose

doi:10.1089/glr.2008.12101

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“…Even so, the legal issues surrounding Internet gambling are intricate, ever-changing, vary depending on the jurisdiction, and are often unenforceable (Kelly 2000;Rose 2006a, b). Despite this, legislation targeting Internet gambling has had little success in preventing people from gambling online (Rose 2008). Internet gambling sites remain widely accessible and promisingly profitable (in 2005, gross revenue was estimated to have approached US$11.9 billion, and has been projected to double by 2010) (Christiansen Capital Advisors 2005).…”

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Internet Gambling Behavior in a Sample of Online Gamblers

McBride

Derevensky

2008

Int J Ment Health Addiction

141

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The present study examined Internet gambling behavior in a sample of online gamblers. Participants (N=563; 382 male; ages 18-over 65) were recruited from a banner placed in an online newsletter. Questionnaires were completed online and assessed demographic information, game-play patterns (e.g., frequency, duration, wagering), preferred type of play, and problem gambling (using the DSM-IV). In addition, participation in gambling-type games without money was also examined. Seventy-seven percent of respondents reported playing gambling-type games without money and 42% reported gambling on the Internet. Twenty-three percent of participants were identified as problem gamblers. Problem gamblers were significantly more likely than social gamblers to spend more time gambling per session, gamble alone, from school, or with a cell phone, gamble with more money, wager online while consuming alcohol or illicit drugs, and lose more money gambling online. These results hint at a disturbing and difficult relationship between the Internet and individuals with gambling problems.

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Internet Gambling Behavior in a Sample of Online Gamblers

McBride

Derevensky

2008

Int J Ment Health Addiction

141

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“…voluntary pre-commitment). In accordance with Rose, Lucas, Jang, and Kim (2008), voluntary pre-commitment (as opposed to mandatory pre-commitment) provides gamblers with choice, which allows for greater investment in their decision-making behaviours.…”

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