External Impacts of Gambling

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Gambling involves placing something of value on the outcome of a random event, with the intent of winning a prize. It can involve all kinds of activities including the lottery, sports gambling, casino games and online gaming. While many people enjoy gambling as a social activity, for others it can be an addictive behavior with negative personal, family and financial effects.

Gambling is one of the world’s most popular entertainment activities. It contributes to a significant percentage of the GDP in many countries around the world. It can be very difficult to recognize gambling as a problem when many individuals believe that gambling is a normal part of life. Cultural beliefs and values often play a key role in people’s attitudes towards gambling activity and what constitutes a problem.

Some people gamble for entertainment reasons – for example, they may enjoy thinking about what they would do with a large sum of money. Others find gambling a way to escape from boredom or stress. When gambling becomes problematic, however, it is no longer about enjoyment or relief – it’s about making money and profits. Problematic gambling causes a dopamine response in the brain that changes the way an individual perceives risk and reward.

External impacts of gambling occur at the personal, interpersonal and community/society levels (Fig 1). They affect more than just the gamblers themselves – for example, increased debt and financial strain can have negative consequences for their family members and others in the community.

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