Gambling problems / edited by Justin Healey.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Healey, Justin.

Series:

Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 332.

Issues in society ; v. 332

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gambling--Australia.

Gambling.

Gambling--Government policy--Australia.

Gambling and crime--Australia.

Gambling and crime.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (65 p.)

Place of Publication:

Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Australia is a nation of keen punters - about 70% of Australians participated in some form of gambling in the past year. Gambling takes many forms, including lotteries and 'scratchies', electronic gaming machines ('pokies'), casino-based table games, sports wagering and online gaming. Latest estimates claim about 115,000 Australians are classified as 'problem gamblers' with a further 280,000 people being at 'moderate risk'. Gambling can seriously affect many aspects of an individual's life; it can also affect family members, friends and carers. This title looks at the latest government initiat

Contents:

Contents; Chapter 1 - Gambling regulation in Australia; Chapter 2 - Dealing with problem gambling; Exploring issues - worksheets and activities; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781921507588

1-283-31948-9

9786613319487

OCLC:

730050692