The two biggest points about gambling when it comes to legislation are that it is a hugely profitable industry, and that the risks posed by problem gambling behaviour are real. (lawyer-monthly.com)
People engage in gambling behaviour for a variety of different reasons, some of which are riskier than others in terms of associations with heavy and problem gambling. (link.springer.com)
A negative relationship between debt size and reported gambling behaviour moderated by prize level was found. (link.springer.com)