Table 1 Population Gambling "vulnerability index" from Brent report
From: An analysis of the accessibility of video lottery terminals: the case of Montréal
Variables | Reasons |
|---|---|
Gender | Males are more prone but rates in females are catching up – women are more likely to have shorter gambling careers but develop problems at a faster rate |
Age | 18–35 year olds are more likely to develop problems with emphasis on adolescents |
Education | Majority of studies point towards a slight relationship between lower educational attainment and problem gambling |
Marital Status | Single People, especially divorced or separated individuals are deemed most vulnerable |
Household | Single person households |
Income | Those on lower incomes more vulnerable due to the proportion of income spent on gambling |
Geography | Proximity to Casino important as well as deprived neighbourhoods |
Ethnicity | Higher vulnerability for immigrant and minority populations – with a skew towards Chinese communities |
Employment Status | Unemployed and manual/lower occupational groups most vulnerable |