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An Unsafe Bet?: The Dangerous Expansion of Gambling and the Debate We Should Be Having
An Unsafe Bet The Dangerous Expansion of Gambling and the Debate We Should Be Having Author:Jim Orford Accessibly written and based on the latest research, this book tackles a key issue in contemporary society. Pulling no punches, addiction authority Jim Orford presents evidence that gambling represents a serious danger to public health due to its potential addictiveness. Exposing the insidious manner in which gambling has been cast as a business... more » 'service' and gamblers as responsible 'consumers,' he argues that the government, the gambling industry and others who have become complicit in gambling expansion are downplaying a real danger. The result is a critical examination of current policy and suggestions for future policy.« less