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- Evaluating Gambling Addiction and Programs to Address It

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"......psychology professor Jason Doiron found that they could be taught that the odds of winning are not as good as they may believe, and that that led to less gambling."

"......A comprehensive study of problem gambling in California finds that 3.7 percent of the state population has a lifetime problem or are pathological gamblers. That means 750,000 to 1 million Californians have serious gambling issues. But the numbers may be under reporting the problem, says Bruce Roberts, executive director of the nonprofit California Council on Problem Gambling. The study did not poll minors, and Roberts believes there are more like 1.5 million Californians with gambling problems. "

"......In the U.S., large casino corporations do have responsible-gaming programs, but they put the responsibility on the shoulders of the players. Those who think they have a problem are encouraged to seek help. "

"......The report said features aimed at reducing problem gambling such as the ability to slow down play, limiting access to money and spending limits are worthwhile.
Even putting a clock on the machines to remind people how long they've been gambling can help, experts say.. "

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