Tensions and Contentions: An Examination of Electronic Gaming Issues in Canada

This article addresses electronic machine gambling in Canada, in particular, how it evolved, the social problems associated with the activity, and why it continues to flourish in spite of evidence-based research showing it to be the most addictively potent gambling format. Also discussed are the cor...

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Published in:The American behavioral scientist (Beverly Hills) 2007-09, Vol.51 (1), p.86-101
Main Authors: Smith, Garry J., Campbell, Colin S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceptance
Addictions
Attitudes
Canada
Casinos
Electronic games
Evidence-based practice
Federal regulation
Gambling
Gaming machines
Legalized gambling
Legitimation
Liberalization
Liquor
Lotteries
Profits
Racetracks
Regulation
Social impact
Social problems
Social research
Studies
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Summary:This article addresses electronic machine gambling in Canada, in particular, how it evolved, the social problems associated with the activity, and why it continues to flourish in spite of evidence-based research showing it to be the most addictively potent gambling format. Also discussed are the corporate principles applied to the promotion of electronic machine gambling and how this distorts regulatory objectives.
ISSN:0002-7642
1552-3381
DOI:10.1177/0002764207304854