Gambling
Guide to Library resources available at the U. of Lethbridge Library related to Gambling and Problem Gambling.
Finding Gambling Research on the Web: Canadian Resources
Recommended websites for locating additional research resources on the topic of gambling:
- Alberta Gambling Research InstituteThe Institute website provides details about Albertan research investigations on a variety of gambling-related topics. Includes a Library resources section that higlights key gambling research resources.
- Alberta Gaming, Liquor & CannabisThe Commission's website provides details relating to the management and regulation of gambling activities in Alberta. Includes a history of gambling in the province as well as industry studies & reviews.
- Gambling Research Exchange Ontario (greo)Creates and translate knowledge to support evidence-informed decision making in gambling.
- Statistics CanadaStatistics Canada collects, analyses, abstracts and publishes statistical information about Canadian economy, society and life. One of their major roles is to provide this information to the public and they do so through their website. The website has a search function and entering "gambling" or related terms allows you to see the publications related to this topic.
Finding Gambling Research on the Web: Subject-Specific Repositories
- greo Evidence CentreHosted by Gambling Research Exchange Ontario (Canada)
- Alberta Gambling Research Institute: Research RepositoryHosted by U. of Calgary
Compulsive Gambling
- MedlinePlus: Compulsive Gambling (Gambling Addiction)A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
Gambling Prevalence
Population prevalence studies establish the current prevalence of gambling, the prevalence of each form of gambling, personal expenditures on each form of gambling, and the prevalence of problem gambling.