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The Influence Of Gambling On The Immigrant And Refugee Community, Tamika Harvey
The Influence Of Gambling On The Immigrant And Refugee Community, Tamika Harvey
International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking
The state of Pennsylvania approved new gambling activities, such as internet gambling and “Play at the Pump” to increase revenue in effort to support special populations. Forming partnerships with community leaders the City of Philadelphia learned how former and new gambling activities has impacted the special population group involving the immigrant and refugee community. The discussion will consist of gambling related activities commonly practiced in their culture and the challenges faced when attempting to access services for problem gambling.
Session 3-1-E: Segmenting Slot Machine Players: A Factor-Cluster Analysis, Stowe Shoemaker, Dina Marie Zemke
Session 3-1-E: Segmenting Slot Machine Players: A Factor-Cluster Analysis, Stowe Shoemaker, Dina Marie Zemke
International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking
Overall objectives of the study:
Understand the following aspects of slot players:
– Demographic profile
– Motivations to play
– Behavioral characteristics while playing
– Factors important in choosing a game to play
– Attitudes toward progressives
– Desire for themed games