Day: May 19, 2023

Gambling is the wagering of something of value on a random event where instances of strategy are discounted. It requires three elements: consideration, risk and a prize. Problem gambling has been defined as any behavioural pattern that results in significant negative consequences for the person engaged in the behaviour, and/or for those who are affected by their actions. This definition has been used in the international literature to inform the development of measures to identify and measure gambling related harm. However, there are concerns that the definition is too narrow […]