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Pathological Gambling, 2005.
This paper discusses pathological gambling and suggests methods of controlling this problem.
2,030 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper explains that the every-present opportunities to gamble have caused a sharp increase in gambling addicts or pathological gamblers. The author points out that pathological gambling addiction is similar to drug and alcohol addiction; "Gambler's Anonymous" is perhaps the best known and most successful outpatient treatment for gambling. The paper relates that, although the gaming industry is trying to help treat the problem by funding educational programs and treatment facilities, one of the main keys to solving the problem is making gambling less accessible similar to limiting the hours and to whom alcohol can be sold and served.
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"Unlike pathological drug abuse, pathological gambling is hard to identify. The addict can at times seem quite normal, but there are some side effects and symptoms. Gambling addicts often have wide mood swings similar to manic depression. They are happy when winning, and depressed when losing. This depression can sometimes be suicidal. The pathological gambler often ends up in debt, and has problems accounting for large sums of misplaced or lost money. They borrow money from friends frequently, and fail to pay their bills."
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Hidden Addiction: Pathological Gambling, 2001.
A look at how pathological gambling effects the individual.
1,470 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper examines pathological gambling as a disease. The author examines the various stages that one undergoes, the threats that gambling imposes and the different symptoms and solutions to the disorder.
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"Pathological gambling is often called a ?hidden addiction? since prominent indications such as needle tracks or impaired conversation skills cannot be observed in this disorder. However, pathological gambling can be as destructive as other forms of addiction such as chemical dependency. Some similarities can be found between pathological gambling and chemical dependency. For example, many of those compulsive gamblers experience an inability to stop the addiction, severe depression, mood swings, and low self-esteem just as many drug addicts or alcoholics do. Also the characteristics of pathological gambling- the sudden euphoria and the marked dysphoria- are similar to the characteristics of dependency on cocaine."
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Pathological Gamblers and Their Obsession, 2005.
An examination of the causes and effects of compulsive gambling.
1,260 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the topic of compulsive or pathological gambling. Specifically, it discusses pathological gamblers and why they do not gamble for entertainment or retreatist purposes, but rather to try to chase their losses and beat the machine or the game they are playing.
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"How do people become pathological gamblers? Most experts agree that pathological gambling usually begins with a significant gaming win. These experts note, "These windfalls self-gratify the player's perception of competence and power, whereas losses are perceived as circumstances of chance" (Barker and Britz 115). Thus, most pathological gamblers begin with social gambling, but graduate to more activity after they win a significant amount. The authors continue, "Graduation to the 'losing' phase is punctuated with periods of deceptive activity--designed to elicit funds to replenish depleted accounts and provide capital to 'chase' monies lost (Barker and Britz 115). Most experts agree this "chasing" theory is also a key to the activity of most compulsive gamblers. Susan Fisher notes it in her essay "The Pull of the Fruit Machines," and the NCPG notes it on their Web site. Pathological gamblers lose so much money they are continually "chasing" their losses, and sadly, what they win is never enough to make up the difference, so they continue their behavior."
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Solutions to Gambling Related Crime, 2005.
A discussion regarding gambling, gambling related crime and possible solutions to resolve gambling addiction.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, £ 33.95
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This paper discusses the issue of gambling related crime and solutions to the problem. The paper discusses historical evidence that society has never been directly involved in ending the issue, and that over time gambling has become more apparent in society, and with it, so has gambling related crime.
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"Throughout history gambling has been an inclusion in society that has elicited concern from many, and indifference from others. Politicians have traditionally conceded the fact that gambling as a public recreation has caused some difficulties in the masses. They have even discussed the fact that they believe that gambling might be acceptable - as long as only those that possess the wealth to support their bets practice gambling. As casinos have now been constructed in many States in America, those closest to these gambling institutions address the issue of gambling related crime almost daily. However, politicians, and government officials contend that there is not enough evidence to support programs that are State, or Federally funded which would reduce, or stop gambling related crime, or provide solutions to those who wish to escape their addictions."
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The Psychology of Gambling, 2003.
A definition of gambling and a look at the reasons for its addictive power.
1,337 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper explains the psychology of gambling and discusses explanations and motivations for gambling. It looks at the origins of pathological and problem gambling, defines ?problem gambling?, and strategizes treatment for such conditions.
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"Gambling, which is defined as the playing games of chance or betting in the hope of winning money, is deeply engrained in American culture, and its origins on American soil date back to pre-colonial times. The United States is now in the midst of a third era of widespread legalized gambling, which began in 1931 when Nevada re-legalized casinos. Although gambling is popular and has social and economic benefits, there are also costs involved for individuals, families, and communities stemming from pathological and problem gambling. So why does as much as 80% of the population in industrialized Western societies gamble? The truth is gambling behavior is a mystery; it is an area of human behavior that is full of paradoxes. Ordinary gambling is an interesting part of every human society, but it matters little if we fail to understand why it is so attractive to so many. How is it that there is a small percentage of people who will destroy most of the things they value in order to continue gambling?"
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Sports Gambling, 2007.
This paper discusses the matter of sports gambling and argues against gambling.
2,109 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 42.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the issue of sports gambling and maintains that gambling is one of the major ethical problems in our society. The writer notes that sports gambling has raised many concerns in society about what it does to the integrity of sports. The paper uses an informal style of writing and is written from a personal point of view. The writer claims that gambling on sports is bad for all professional and collegiate sports. The writer concludes that people need to realize how much gambling takes away from the joy and glory of sports before anything can ever be done to halt it.
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"Daly and Barkley have been two of the major public figures in sports who have struggled with a majority of problems in their personal lives due to gambling. The message these two famous individuals are sending is detrimental to America's youth."
"The youth in this country today are the first generation that has extensive access to legalized and government-sanctioned gambling. They also live in an environment where legal and illegal gambling is so easily accessible due to the internet. In a study conducted of 585 students at the University of Lethbridge, in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, 72% of the students were involved in some sort of gambling over a six month time period. During this period time the average amount of time spent involved with gambling was 33.7 hours."
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Employee Gambling, 2008.
This paper looks at employee gambling problems and discusses the potential negative effects of gambling by casino employees.
2,246 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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In this article, the writer notes that casino gambling has grown over the last few decades from a highly specialized, limited activity to a vast, widespread pastime for hundreds of thousands of individuals. The writer maintains that while this expansion has created employment opportunities and generated billions of dollars for tax revenue, there are downfalls to the practice that are inherent due to the type of industry. This paper examines one such possible negative aspect of increased gambling, that of employee gambling problems. The writer analyzes casino employee gambling in terms of frequency, legality, and the problems associated with the practice, including the possibility of addiction. This analysis shows that while casino employee gambling may seem a right to some, the potential negative effects of gambling for casino employees are problematic enough that the practice should not be legal.
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"Another reason for a possible increase in gambling among casino employees is that of a predisposition to addiction. According to Dr. Howard Shaffer, director of the medical school of Harvard's division of Addiction, casino employees are at higher risk because these employees often have existing addictive behaviors, such as smoking or drinking. For example, according to Shaffer's study, those with existing alcohol addictions have three times the risk for a gambling addiction as those without prior drinking problems. Those with depression are three and a half times more likely to be pathological gamblers. Shaffer states gamblers tend to have other symptoms of problems, such as depression, anxiety and hyperactivity, which may lead them to seek employment at a gambling establishment. While Shaffer notes it is unclear which of the symptoms, those of gambling, alcoholism, smoking, and depression, serve as the catalyst for other problems, it is clear that they are linked."
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Technological Advancements in Gambling, 2004.
A discussion on whether legislators are able to keep up with the technological advancements made in the gambling field.
5,830 words (approx. 23.3 pages), 24 sources, APA, £ 88.95
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This paper examines how gambling has played a great role in the birth of the United States and many educational institutes and how it has also helped to fund a number of charitable causes. It looks at how gambling is a double-edged sword that is beginning to cut through the very fiber of our society via the quick pace of technological advancements. It explores how state legislators are having an extremely difficult time with this quick pace and cannot pass legislation fast enough to halt the damage being caused by Internet gambling, video lottery terminals, and other computer-enhanced gambling devices.
Outline
Gambling Defined
American History of Gambling
Technological Evolutions Which Assisted in the Rise of the Popularity of Gambling
Internet Gambling
The United States Federal Government?s Attempt at Eradicating Internet Gambling
Conclusion
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"After the American Revolution and during the westward expansion, gambling began to evolve beyond lotteries, dice and card games. While it was still common for taverns and road houses to offer these simpler gambling vices, a new venue was starting to take off. By the beginning of the 1800's, spurred by the increased populations of towns, rich-looking casino-type establishments began opening up. This was especially true in the Mississippi Valley which had the advantage of waterways which allowed for the transportation of cash-laden passengers by river boat to the variety of gambling venues upon and down the Mississippi River. The river boats which allowed for ease of travel up and down the rivers brought more people into the coastal southern towns. While the river boats themselves were not used for casino-like gambling, they were instrument in the rise of gambling which helped boost the southern state?s economies."
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The Gambling Industry.
This paper is a marketing analysis of the gambling industry, especially Las Vegas casino gambling.
4,405 words (approx. 17.6 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 73.95
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This paper explains that, having been between legal and illegal for part of its existence and, at times, closely connected to the Mafia, lately, the image of the casino gambling industry has changed, combining gambling with entertainment and unusual architecture to attract larger numbers of consumers. The author points out that the amount of money people spend on a trip to Vegas or a simple evening in a casino is directly related to the income level of the population; therefore, the economic component of the market has the greatest impact on the casino gambling industry. The paper relates that an important target market is professional gamblers, who are generally rich or very rich persons, who regularly spend large amounts of money at the tables, who enjoy luxurious treatment, and who are most likely to go to the casinos at Monte Carlo rather than Los Vegas.
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The Macro-Environment
Marketing Objectives
The Casino Gambling Industry
Target Market
The Marketing Mix
Place
Promotion
Price
Product
Conclusion
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"The demographic component does not actually affect the casino gambling industry. Perhaps only in terms of an ascendant trend in population growth, which would mean a higher probability that people may go gambling. Another opportunity, however, is provided by an increase of families. I am asserting this because, in the last years at least, it is ever more often that family groups go to cities like Vegas or Atlantic City and spend an amount of money on gambling. As for the geographical distribution, referring here to a urban or rural distribution, it is often the case that urban people gamble more in casinos than rural dwellers. As such, an increase in the number of people who live in the city will certainly be considered an opportunity."
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Effects of Gambling, 2006.
This article discusses the advantages and disadvantages of organized gambling.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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The writer discusses that the positive effects of organized gambling on many aspects of modern life outweigh the harmful effects predicted by those who oppose legalizing organized gambling. The author mentions that opponents have beaten the drum concerning addiction to gambling, characterizing it as demonic and likely to ruin the lives of countless millions, as drug and alcohol addiction are said to do. Proponents of legalizing organized gambling contend, instead, that gambling is not an addiction, but a choice, and that the revenues to be derived from legalizing organized gambling can be used to among other things help reduce the real addictions in the United States to narcotics and alcohol.
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"Whether or not there is any truly psychological or pathological component in gambling (and Vatz makes a good case that there is not), there are positive societal effects of gambling, not least of which is the contribution it makes to the modern economy. For example, with dotcoms having plunged from their initial moneymaking heights, "The online gambling industry remains one of the Internet's few cash cows, with much of its success owed to an increase in demand from U.S. consumers" (Krebs, 2003). Despite the efforts of various politicians, such as the Maryland Speaker of the House, to curb gambling in various states, the virtually untouchable Internet makes it possible for anyone, anywhere to gamble. Americans are responsible, globally, for most of the growth in online gambling. The U.S. General Accounting Office projected Internet gambling revenues at above $5 billion in 2003, "with 50 to 70 percent of that revenue from U.S. customers" (Krebs, 2003)."
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Underage Gambling, 2007.
An overview of the implications of underage gambling.
1,555 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 32.95
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This paper discusses how, in an age of emphasis on material success, gambling is causing society to move even further away from the things that truly matter in life. It looks at how, although there are many aspects of gambling that ultimately benefit its victims, teenagers are being drawn into gambling for all of the wrong reasons. While true that cultural roles can be satisfied in one contained activity, the ultimate goal of gambling never changes; to win money. It contends that, although gambling provides many beneficial things to gamblers, it cannot be considered a helpful and acceptable part of society until teenagers see that gambling does not need to be driven by greed, power, and material desire.
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"Despite the significant downsides of underage gambling, can the compulsive activity carry benefits as well? Marco R. della Cavs, author of the article Poker at an Early Age: Not Just Another Teen Fad, asserts that, "Poker offers teens five things: social interaction, especially for the socially awkward; help with math and other number-related skills; an understanding of risk/reward scenarios; lessons on how to read looks and gestures; and insights into your own limits of self-control." With so much proof of how detrimental gambling is to its users, is relieving to know that these benefits still exist."
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Asian Culture and Gambling, 2004.
An examination of how Asian-American culture fosters the love of gambling.
2,345 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper analyzes the topic of gambling in the Asian-American community. It discusses the differences in how Asian customs or cultures affect how people gamble and why Asians are much more prone to be pathological gamblers. It includes some Asian superstitions and beliefs about gambling.
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"Asian gambling has become a major problem in the United States, and around the world. As the penchant for gaming in Asian societies becomes more well known, casinos and online gaming sites are targeting their marketing to Asians, and a large percentage of Asians are answering their call. One expert notes, "'Two to 6 percent of the mainstream population are problem gamblers, but in the Chinese community it is some 20 percent,' said Dr. Eddie Chiu of the Richmond Area Multi Service Center" (Banerjee). Asians love to gamble, and it comes not only from our modern society, where gaming is available in just about every state, but from a long history of wagering and betting."
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Motivations for Gambling, 2002.
Examines several theories which try to explain the addictive nature of gambling.
3,775 words (approx. 15.1 pages), 17 sources, £ 87.95
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Gambling is itself a behavior that defies logic as the knowledge that losses far exceed wins is the basis for the industry. Yet gambling is not only prevalent but growing. There may be deep emotional causes of gambling but the motivational causes specifically intrinsic to gambling behavior are being studied from many different viewpoints to find ways in which to intervene in the addictive process as it pertains to gambling as distinct from other addictive behaviors. Different theories are looked at to understand this complex topic.
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Internet Gambling, 2001.
A discussion of whether or not internet gambling should be banned in Australia.
908 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 20.95
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This report provides evidence-based arguments as to whether internet gambling should be banned in Australia. The paper lists the features of three on-line gambling sites and rates them in terms of minimising harm from excessive gambling. The paper then concludes that despite the recent surgence in the number of Internet gambling sites, the Australian government should work to put a stop to it, or at least restrict the ways in which gambling sites become active.
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"Internet gambling is a form of interactive gambling through a communication channel such as computer terminal, television or telephone (Productivity Commission?s Inquiry Report 2001). Although the use of Internet gambling has increased dramatically over the past few years, there are many disadvantages associated with it. The general benefits and drawbacks of Internet gambling are evaluated below."
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