Problem Gambling in Singapore
CONTENT PAGE 1. SIGNIFICANCE OF PROBLEM GAMBLING IN SINGAPORE ------------ 1-2 2. THEORETICAL AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS --------------------- 3-4 3.1. Possible Causes to Problem Gambling 3.2. Possible Ways of Treating Addiction 3. WIDESPREAD CONSEQUENCES OF PROBLEM GAMBLING ------------ 5-6 4.3. The Community 4.4. The Family Unit 4. SOCIAL INTERVENTIONS AND SERVICE PROVISIONS ----------------- 7-11 5.5. Establishment of NCPG 5.6. Establishment of Social Service Agencies and NAMS 5.7. Counselling Services 5.8. Stringent Social Safeguards for the Locals 5.9.1. Casino Control Act Exclusion Orders 5.9. Increasing Public Awareness and Education 5.10.2. More Funds Allocated to Increasing Public Awareness 5.10.3. Through Television Serials 5.10.4. Conducting Youth Gambling Prevention Workshops 5. LIMITATIONS OF CURRENT EFFORTS ------------------------------------------- 12-13 6.10. Lack of Outreach to Youths 6.11. Alternative Forms and Avenues to Gambling 6. CONCLUSION ----------------------------------------------------------- 14 7. BIBLIOGRAPHY ---------------------------------------------------------- 15
1. SIGNIFICANCE OF PROBLEM GAMBLING IN SINGAPORE
Problem Gambling (PG) occurs when a person’s gambling causes harm to themselves and/or to those around them such as a partner, family, friends, or others in the community. (Government of South Australia)
As of the Gambling Survey Report 2008 conducted by the MCYS, the issue of problem gambling in Singapore has intensified over the years. There was a stark increase in the median monthly betting amounts by Singaporeans, from $83 to $100 since the year 2005. Also, the results raised a concern for early onset of gambling with more youths engaging themselves in such activities as seen in Figure 1 where there is an increase in 10% of youths below 18 years
1. SIGNIFICANCE OF PROBLEM GAMBLING IN SINGAPORE
Problem Gambling (PG) occurs when a person’s gambling causes harm to themselves and/or to those around them such as a partner, family, friends, or others in the community. (Government of South Australia)
As of the Gambling Survey Report 2008 conducted by the MCYS, the issue of problem gambling in Singapore has intensified over the years. There was a stark increase in the median monthly betting amounts by Singaporeans, from $83 to $100 since the year 2005. Also, the results raised a concern for early onset of gambling with more youths engaging themselves in such activities as seen in Figure 1 where there is an increase in 10% of youths below 18 years
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