Studies & Research

Gambling in Connecticut: Analyzing the Economic and Social Impacts
The State sponsored study of the effects of legalized gambling on the citizens of Connecticut.

Youth Gambling in Connecticut 2008: Status and Challenges Special Report
Overview of youth problem gambling, information about previous and ongoing gambling prevention interventions, comparison rates of youth and adult gamblers.

HELPLINE
The Problem Gambling Helpline provides support and referral assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to problem gamblers, family members and others who have been adversely affected by problem gambling.

Watch for the 2008 Helpline Report, due out by the end of August.!

• Click here for annual Helpline Reports and Statistics.

Helpline Caller Evaluations

• Helpline Evaluation, 2003 and 2006, Problem Gambler
• Helpline Evaluation, 2003 and 2006, Significant Other

An fMRI Study of Gambling Urges in Pathological Gamblers

Characteristics of Black and White Callers to a Gambling Helpline

Characteristics of Gambling Helpline Callers with Self-Reported Gambling and Alcohol Use Problems

Characteristics of Older Adult Problem Gamblers Calling a Gambling Helpline

Characteristics of Tobacco-Smoking Problem Gamblers Calling a Gambling Helpline

Differences in Characteristics of Asian American and White Problem Gamblers Calling a Gambling Helpline

Gender-Related Differences in the Characteristics of Problem Gamblers Using a Gambling Helpline

Illegal Behaviors in Problem Gambling: Analysis of Data from a Gambling Helpline

Preliminary Validity and Reliability Testing of a Structured Clinical Interview for Pathological Gambling

Self-Reported Gambling-Related Suicidality Among Gambling Helpline Callers

Self-Perception of Gambling Problems Among Adolescents Identified as At-Risk or Problem Gamblers

“Enhancing Helpline Services: Designing and Evaluating Helplines to Improve Access to Treatment for Problem Gamblers and Their Families”
Presented by the following: Tamara Petro, M.P.H., Program Director, Sarah McClure, B.S., Prevention Educator, and Marvin Steinberg, Ph.D., Executive Director, all from the Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling; and Barbara Raimundo, Family Intervention Specialist, of the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Problem Gambling Services, at the 18th NCPG National Conference on Problem Gambling, June 17-19, 2004, in Phoenix, AZ.

“Helpline Evaluation Summary Report”
Presented by Susan D. McLaughlin, M.P.A., CPP-R, Program Coordinator, CT Council on Problem Gambling, at the National Conference on Problem Gambling, June 4-6, 1999, in Detroit, Michigan.
 

Casino Self-Exclusion

“Ongoing Evaluation of a Self-Exclusion Program” (2007)
Presented by Marvin A. Steinberg, Ph.D., Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, at the 22nd National Conference on Problem Gambling, Long Beach, California, June 28, 2008.  The study encompasses the period of Jan. 1, 2000 through Jan 1, 2008.  During this period of time 1782 patrons self-excluded and 411 (23%) voluntarily filled out the survey. The casino Security Department administers the S-E program. Patrons were asked at the time of self-exclusion to fill out a survey. Surveys were placed in stamped, addressed envelopes, sealed by the patrons and mailed to the CCPG.

“Ongoing Evaluation of a Self-Exclusion Program” (2003)
Presented by Marvin A. Steinberg, Ph.D., Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling, and William Velardo, Mohegan Sun at the 12th International Conference on Gambling & Risk-Taking, Vancouver, British Columbia, May 26-May 30, 2003.  The study encompasses the period of January 1, 2000 through May 21, 2003.  During this period of time 479 patrons self-excluded and 235 (49%) voluntarily filled out the survey. The casino Security Department administers the S-E program. Patrons were asked at the time of self-exclusion to fill out a survey. Surveys were placed in stamped, addressed envelopes, sealed by the patrons and mailed to the CCPG.