In July 2004, GPI Atlantic produced a review of the literature on the costs and benefits of gambling for Gambling Awareness Nova Scotia. The review focused on methodological issues and the applicability of existing materials to Nova Scotia, and was seen as a preliminary step to a potential full-fledged future analysis of the costs and benefits of gambling in Nova Scotia.
This article, from the Globe and Mail's series on problem gambling, looks at the financial magnitude of gambling losses across Canada.
Gambling and Financial Issues Better Health
This Australian website contains useful information to help protect yourself and loved-ones from the potentially devastating financial impacts of problem gambling. It includes information on controlling your cash flow, protecting your assets, and repaying debt.
Problem Gambling: A Guide for Treatment Professionals
This handbook was prepared for financial counsellors working with clients who have gambling problems. It offers knowledge of problem gambling and its impact upon family and friends, provides information and tools required in identifying and supporting clients with gambling problems, offers strategies to persuade clients to take appropriate action, and encourages a shared-care means of addressing the issue between financial and problem gambling counselors.
