Chapter 38 Further Reading

Problem Gambling and Clinical Research

  1. American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5). American Psychiatric Publishing, 2013. The definitive reference for the diagnostic criteria of Gambling Disorder (code 312.31). Section on behavioral addictions provides the nine-criterion framework discussed in Section 38.3.2. Essential reading for understanding the clinical boundary between recreational and disordered gambling.

  2. Blaszczynski, Alex and Lia Nower. "A Pathways Model of Problem and Pathological Gambling." Addiction 97, no. 5 (2002): 487-499. Foundational paper proposing three pathways to problem gambling: behaviorally conditioned, emotionally vulnerable, and biologically based (antisocial/impulsivist). Helps explain why different individuals develop gambling problems for different reasons and why no single intervention works for everyone.

  3. Petry, Nancy M. Pathological Gambling: Etiology, Comorbidity, and Treatment. American Psychological Association, 2005. Comprehensive academic treatment of problem gambling covering biological, psychological, and social risk factors. Particularly useful for understanding comorbidity with substance use disorders and depression. The treatment section provides evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy.

  4. Hodgins, David C., Jonathan N. Stea, and Joanne E. Grant. "Gambling Disorders." The Lancet 378, no. 9806 (2011): 1874-1884. Accessible review article summarizing the epidemiology, neuroscience, and treatment of gambling disorders. Good starting point for readers who want a clinical overview without the density of the DSM-5 or Petry's full monograph.

  5. Williams, Robert J., Rachel A. Volberg, and Rhys M.G. Stevens. The Population Prevalence of Problem Gambling: Methodological Influences, Standardized Rates, Jurisdictional Differences, and Worldwide Trends. Ontario Problem Gambling Research Centre, 2012. Meta-analysis of problem gambling prevalence studies across jurisdictions. Provides context for how common gambling problems are and how prevalence varies by regulatory environment, cultural factors, and measurement methodology.

Responsible Gambling Frameworks

  1. Blaszczynski, Alex, Robert Ladouceur, and Howard Shaffer. "A Science-Based Framework for Responsible Gambling: The Reno Model." Journal of Gambling Studies 20, no. 3 (2004): 301-317. The most widely cited framework for responsible gambling policy. Proposes a set of principles including informed choice, harm minimization, and treatment integration. Useful for understanding the theoretical foundations of responsible gambling programs and how individual bettor responsibility fits within a broader system.

  2. Ladouceur, Robert, Alex Blaszczynski, and Dan Lalande. "Pre-Commitment in Gambling: A Review of the Evidence." International Gambling Studies 12, no. 2 (2012): 215-230. Examines the effectiveness of pre-commitment systems (including deposit limits and loss limits) as responsible gambling tools. Directly relevant to the loss limit frameworks discussed in Section 38.1. Finds that pre-commitment is effective when truly binding but less so when easily overridden.

  3. National Council on Problem Gambling. National Survey on Gambling Attitudes and Gambling Experiences. NCPG, 2021. Large-scale US survey providing data on gambling participation rates, attitudes, and problem gambling prevalence. Useful for contextualizing individual behavior within population-level patterns.

Self-Assessment and Screening Tools

  1. Ferris, Jackie and Harold Wynne. "The Canadian Problem Gambling Index: Final Report." Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse, 2001. The original development paper for the PGSI (Problem Gambling Severity Index), the nine-item screening tool described in Section 38.3.4. Provides the validation data, scoring methodology, and psychometric properties of the instrument.

  2. Johnson, E.E., et al. "The Lie/Bet Questionnaire for Screening Pathological Gamblers." Psychological Reports 80, no. 1 (1997): 83-88. Development and validation of the ultra-brief two-question screening tool mentioned in Section 38.3.4. Demonstrates that two simple questions about lying and escalating bets can identify potential gambling problems with reasonable sensitivity.

  1. Internal Revenue Service. "Topic No. 419: Gambling Income and Losses." www.irs.gov. The IRS's official guidance on reporting gambling income and deducting gambling losses. Covers Form W-2G reporting thresholds, Schedule 1 income reporting, and Schedule A loss deduction rules. Essential reference for US-based bettors, though professional tax advice is recommended for complex situations.

  2. Shaviro, Daniel N. "The Story of Commissioner v. Groetzinger: What It Means to Be in the Trade or Business of Gambling." Chapter in Tax Stories: An In-Depth Look at Ten Leading Federal Income Tax Cases, ed. Paul L. Caron. Foundation Press, 2009. Detailed analysis of the Supreme Court case that established the standard for professional gambler status in the US. The "full time, in good faith, and with regularity" test is explored in context, with practical implications for bettors considering Schedule C filing.

  3. HM Revenue & Customs. "Gambling Duty." www.gov.uk/government/collections/gambling-duties. Official UK government resource on gambling taxation, covering the point of consumption tax on operators and the tax treatment of individual bettors. Confirms that individual gambling winnings are not taxable in the UK.

  4. Australian Taxation Office. "Gambling and Betting." www.ato.gov.au. ATO guidance on the tax treatment of gambling income for Australian residents. Covers the distinction between recreational and professional gambling, the factors the ATO considers in making this determination, and the implications for income tax and GST.

Ethics and Integrity

  1. Forrest, David and Robert Simmons. "Sport and Gambling." Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Economics and Finance, 2020. Comprehensive academic review of the relationship between sports and gambling, covering market integrity, match fixing, regulation, and the social impacts of sports betting legalization. Provides the scholarly foundation for the ethical discussions in Section 38.4.

  2. Carpenter, Kevin. "Match-Fixing: The Biggest Threat to Sport in the 21st Century?" International Sports Law Journal 12, no. 1 (2012): 13-23. Focused analysis of match fixing as a global phenomenon. Covers detection methods, prosecution challenges, and the role of betting markets both as vectors for corruption and as surveillance tools. Relevant to the bettor's ethical obligations discussed in Section 38.4.2.

  3. Gainsbury, Sally M. Internet Gambling: Current Research Findings and Implications. Springer, 2012. Examination of online gambling's unique features and risks, including 24/7 availability, speed of play, privacy, and the reduced social controls compared to in-person gambling. Relevant to understanding why online sports betting presents specific responsible gambling challenges.

Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making

  1. Thaler, Richard H. and Cass R. Sunstein. Nudge: Improving Decisions About Health, Wealth, and Happiness. Penguin, 2009. While not specific to gambling, this influential work on choice architecture and behavioral nudges is directly relevant to designing loss limit systems and cooling-off protocols. The concept of "libertarian paternalism" (helping people make better choices without removing freedom) is the philosophical foundation of well-designed responsible gambling tools.

Podcasts and Online Resources

  1. GamCare. www.gamcare.org.uk. UK-based charity providing support, information, and counseling for gambling problems. Their website includes self-assessment tools, information for families, and training resources. Particularly useful for understanding the support landscape available to UK-based bettors.

  2. National Council on Problem Gambling. www.ncpgambling.org. The leading US advocacy organization for problem gambling awareness and treatment. Maintains the national helpline (1-800-522-4700), publishes research summaries, and coordinates Responsible Gambling Week. Their website includes screening tools, state-by-state resource guides, and educational materials.