Gambling

American Gaming Association: Industry Information
Provides information on the National Gambling Impact Study, state gaming statistics, the economic impact of gaming, responsible gaming, and more. From the American Gaming Association, dedicated to creating “a better understanding of the gaming entertainment industry.”

California Council on Problem Gambling
Click on “Seeking Help” on the left for information on Gamblers Anonymous and Gam-Anon. Click on “Symptoms” for the phases and types of problem gamblers as well as brief information on women, seniors and teens. From the California Council on Problem Gambling, an organization that promotes “treatment, research, and prevention of problem and compulsive gambling.”

California Nations Indian Gaming Association
Links to articles that support Tribal gaming. From the California Nations Indian Gaming Association, a non-profit organization “dedicated to the purpose of protecting Indian gaming on federally-recognized Indian lands.”

Gamblers Anonymous
Scroll down for links to the history of Gamblers Anonymous, questions and answers on gambling, and information about the different programs offered through the group. From Gamblers Anonymous, an organization of men and women who work together to recover from gambling problems.

Gambling and the Law
Scroll down and click on the links at the left for articles on Internet gambling as well as the minimum gambling ages in the U.S. and around the world. Created by Professor I. Nelson Rose, a professor at Whittier Law School in California who is extensively published on this topic.

Gambling: the Electronic Journal of Gambling Issues
Provides articles from the Electronic Journal of Gambling Issues. Scroll down and click on “Archive” for past issues and to be able to do keyword searches for specific topics. From the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), “Canada's largest health sciences centre devoted to mental illness and addiction.”

Gaming Industry Opponents Disproved by the Facts
A PDF document that provides a side-by-side list of issues comparing the views of those who oppose legalized gambling and those who support it. From the American Gaming Association, dedicated to creating “a better understanding of the gaming entertainment industry.”

Just for Youth: Youth Gambling International
Provides links to myths and facts, Frequently Asked Questions, a self-quiz, related links, and quotes from teens. From the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors, a part of the McGill University Research Centre located in Montreal, Canada.

National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling
Scroll down for fact sheets, the case against legalized gambling, information on the economics and social costs of gambling, and articles on lotteries, casinos, legislation, and industry growth. From the National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling, an organization that “opposes every form of gambling.”

National Council on Problem Gambling
Click on “About Problem Gambling” at the top for fact sheets, Frequently Asked Questions, criteria for pathological gambling, and personal stories. Click on “Resources” for links to related web sites. From the National Council on Problem Gambling, an organization that “assist[s] problem gamblers and their families.”

National Indian Gaming Association
Click on “Research & Publications” at the top and then on “Indian Gaming Facts” for statistics and information on the number of tribal governments engaged in gaming, revenue, employment, and more. From the National Indian Gaming Association, a non-profit organization that protects “the general welfare of tribes striving for self-sufficiency through gaming enterprises.”

Trafficking in Chance
An article from the July-August 2002 issue of Harvard Magazine that describes the gaming industry, its history, gambling addiction, state lotteries, and Native American and NFL involvement. Includes 3 statistical graphs.

Youth Problem Gambling: Youth Gambling International
Scroll down for current knowledge, reasons for, and negative consequences of gambling. Also includes links on the left for information on Problem Gambling, Research, Treatment, and Prevention. From the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors, a part of the McGill University Research Centre located in Montreal, Canada.

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Last Updated: September 11, 2008