Problem gamblers
What’s the Problem with
Problem Gambling?
June 2013
Table of Contents
What’s the Problem with Problem Gambling? .............................................................................................. 1
Costs to the Individual ............................................................................................................................... 1
Mental and Physical Health....................................................................................................................... 1
Divorce ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Crime ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Reduced Work Productivity and Job Loss ................................................................................................ 3
Debt ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Bankruptcy ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Costs to Family Members and Others ...................................................................................................... 4
Costs to Society ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Costs to Gaming Providers and Government ........................................................................................... 6
Lawsuits ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Morale
Problem Gambling?
June 2013
Table of Contents
What’s the Problem with Problem Gambling? .............................................................................................. 1
Costs to the Individual ............................................................................................................................... 1
Mental and Physical Health....................................................................................................................... 1
Divorce ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
Crime ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
Reduced Work Productivity and Job Loss ................................................................................................ 3
Debt ........................................................................................................................................................... 3
Bankruptcy ............................................................................................................................................ 3
Costs to Family Members and Others ...................................................................................................... 4
Costs to Society ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Costs to Gaming Providers and Government ........................................................................................... 6
Lawsuits ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Morale