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Gambling among older adults: a comparative analysis.

B Grant Stitt1, David Giacopassi, Mark Nichols

  • 1Department of Criminal Justice, University of Nevada, Reno, Nevada, USA. stitt@unr.edu

Experimental Aging Research
|March 8, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Casino gambling does not appear to be a major threat to senior citizens, though further research is needed. This study compared gambling behaviors between elderly and younger adults in areas with new casinos.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Sociology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The proliferation of gambling in various forms across the United States necessitates an examination of its impact on diverse demographic groups.
  • Senior citizens represent a significant population segment whose engagement with gambling warrants specific attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the gambling behaviors and attitudes of senior citizens in communities with newly established casinos.
  • To compare the gambling patterns of senior adults with those of younger adults.

Main Methods:

  • Data collection from a random sample of community residents in jurisdictions that recently legalized casino gambling.
  • Comparative analysis of gambling behaviors between senior and younger adult populations.

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Main Results:

  • Initial findings suggest that casino gambling does not pose a significant threat to the elderly population.
  • The study observed differences in gambling behaviors between senior and younger adults.

Conclusions:

  • While casino gambling may not be a major risk for seniors, comprehensive research is required.
  • Further investigation is needed to fully understand the individual and societal costs and benefits of regular gambling participation among the elderly.