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  • Criminology
  • Psychology
  • Forensic Science

Background:

  • The link between problem gambling and crime is often assumed to be financial, but other risk factors are poorly understood.
  • Existing literature lacks a clear understanding of the specific crimes committed by problem gamblers and contributing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and identify the types of crimes perpetrated by problem gamblers.
  • To determine the factors contributing to the commission of gambling-related crimes.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review was conducted following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
  • Searched eight academic databases (PsycINFO, Westlaw AU, Heinonline, Legal Source, Legaltrac, PubMed, Scopus, Medline).
  • Included 21 papers reporting crimes committed by problem gamblers, with validated problem gambling assessments.

Main Results:

  • Gambling-related crime predominantly involves non-violent, income-generating offenses.
  • Problem gamblers exhibit a potentially higher-than-expected rate of violent crime commission.
  • Under-reporting, both intentional and unintentional, may obscure the true extent of gambling-related crimes, especially violent ones.

Conclusions:

  • Problem gambling is linked to a range of criminal activities, primarily non-violent financial crimes.
  • The relationship between problem gambling and violent crime requires further investigation due to uncertainty and under-reporting.
  • Case-by-case evaluations of individuals committing gambling-related crimes are recommended to enhance understanding and therapeutic jurisprudence.