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A Cultural History Of Gambling, Don Feeney
A Cultural History Of Gambling, Don Feeney
International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking
This presentation will explore the different and conflicting images of gambling and gamblers as reflected in more than 2000 years of art, literature, music, and film. Images of gambling range from sophistication to foolishness, while images of the gambler range from the glamour of James Bond to the buffonery of the Marx Brothers to the tragedy of Dostoevsky. The presentation will conclude with a discussion of the implications of these images for gambling research, awareness, treatment, and prevention.
Gambling-Related Problems Of Self-Excluders In Swiss Casinos, Suzanne Lischer
Gambling-Related Problems Of Self-Excluders In Swiss Casinos, Suzanne Lischer
International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking
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Generational Differences In Gambling Behavior And Attitudes, Don Feeney, Todd Maki
Generational Differences In Gambling Behavior And Attitudes, Don Feeney, Todd Maki
International Conference on Gambling & Risk Taking
The five generations that make up the adult population of North America and Europe differ greatly in their gambling behavior and their beliefs and attitudes towards gambling. This presentation will discuss data that demonstrate the extent of these differences as well as the cultural background and formative experiences that led to them. It will conclude with a discussion of implications for the gambling industry, responsible gambling, public policy, and for those concerned with the prevention and treatment of gambling problems.