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Evidence-Based Research on the Issue of Problem Gambling in the State of Florida

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The FCCG develops a series of written materials, including brochures, newsletters, and workbooks that provide a wealth of information on particular populations or aspects of gambling. The FCCG has conducted and sponsored research regarding gambling participation rates, problem gambling prevalence, and impacts among adolescents, adults, and senior citizens. In addition, FCCG Think Tanks have convened experts and issued reports on older adults and gambling, problem gambling and crime, the role and impact of gambling on credit, and strategies and approaches to community mobilization.

Since its inception, the FCCG’s approach to development of problem gambling prevention, education, awareness, responsible gambling, and other related problem gambling programming initiatives, continues to be research-driven. FCCG programs are evidence-based and conducted throughout the state of Florida to assure widespread coverage. Ongoing and extensive research efforts to improve the lives of problem gamblers, their families and all those impacted have been and will continue to be undertaken. Its findings are disseminated through research journals, conference presentations, industry publications, brochures, posters, pamphlets and outreach workshops and forums. FCCG staff remain abreast of legislative initiatives and changes, technological advances in science and practice, clinical trials, and problem gambling related prevention and treatment programs, as well as evidence-based outreach methods and approaches. 

FCCG’s published research consists of a combination of HelpLine data collected through the FCCG’s 888-ADMIT-IT HelpLine, in addition to statewide prevalence studies, think tanks, program outcome evaluation reports, and other program-specific independent analysis, conducted by researchers and field/content experts under contract with the Agency. Findings and recommendations from these studies, clinical insights, and reviews have guided the FCCG in identifying areas of need, have resulted in developing new programming and/or modifying existing services or offerings. FCCG research reports are available for download below.

Prevalence Among Adults in Florida

A Report to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc., University of Florida, 2002.

This report presents the results of the first statewide survey in Florida to evaluate adult gambling participation and the prevalence of problem and pathological gambling in the State.

Prevalence Among Adolescents in Florida

A Report to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc., University of Florida, 2002.

This report presents the results of the first statewide survey in Florida to evaluate adolescent gambling participation and the prevalence of problem and pathological gambling in the State.

Gambling and Problem Gambling Prevalence among Adults in Florida: A 2011 Replication

A Report for the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling. Robert J. Rotunda, University of West Florida and Terry L. Schell, Consultant University of West Florida With Robin Beckman, Carlos Fabre Estrada, Rachel Smith, and Eileen Wolfe, 2012.

This report presents the findings of a statewide survey of gambling participation and gambling-related problems among adults aged 18 and older in Florida.

Prevalence Among College Students in Florida

A report to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc. by the International Center for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviors, McGill University, and the Center for Research, Evaluation, Assessment and Measurement (CREAM), Department of Africana Studies, University of South Florida, 2008.

This is the first study that focuses specifically on the gambling behavior of Florida college students.

Prevalence Among Seniors in Florida

A Report to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc., Gemini Research, 2003.

This report presents the findings of a statewide survey of gambling participation and gambling-related problems among older adults in Florida.

Think Tank on Older Adults and Gambling

A Proceedings Document and Report by the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc., 2002.

This report presents the findings of the first nationwide “Think Tank on Older Adults and Gambling,” a forum organized and hosted by the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc., in cooperation with the University of Florida and University of Miami.

Gambling among Florida Middle and High School Students

A report to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc. from Lieberman and Cuadrado, 2006.

The analysis presented in this report is based upon a secondary analysis of data collected during the school year 2005, in a survey sponsored by the Florida Department of Children & Families (DCF).

Gambling and Criminality in an Arrestee Population

Submitted to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling. This pilot study examines and confirms the relationship between problem gambling and criminal activity among an arrestee population in a large Florida metropolitan jail utilizing a two-item questionnaire.

This study sought to answer 5 questions:

  1. What types of gambling specific, i.e., illegal gambling crimes, have resulted in arrests?
  2. What types of gambling related criminal activities, i.e., crimes other than illegal gambling, have been committed in order to obtain funds for gambling or gambling related debts?
  3. What is the frequency of gambling and problem gambling among arrestees by the time of the arraignment?
  4. What types of crimes are committed by gamblers and problem gamblers compared to non­gamblers?
  5. What is the size of the problem gambler population among arrestees?

Gambling Education and Prevention Needs Assessment for Juveniles in Residential Detention Centers

Department of Juvenile Justice, A Report to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling from Lieberman and Cuadrado, 2002.

The purpose of this study is to provide data to the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice in order to help in the decision process of whether to initiate a gambling education and prevention program in their residential facilities.

Think Tank on Problem Gambling and Crime: Impacts and Solutions

A Report to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc., University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law, 2005.

This report represents the proceedings of the first nationwide Think Tank on Problem Gambling and Crime: Impacts and Solutions, hosted by the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling and the University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law, and held in Orlando, Florida, from May 11th through 13th, 2005.

Gambling Specific Treatment in Florida

A Review by the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling and the University of Florida, 2002.

The impetus of this evaluation and the funding support received was in response to the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling’s (FCCG) concern that persons suffering from gambling related difficulties within the State of Florida have few to no professional treatment options available statewide.

Gambling on Credit: Exploring the Link Between Compulsive Gambling and Access to Credit

A proceedings document and report by the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc., 2006.

This report summarizes the findings and recommendations of a national Think Tank convened in May 2006 by the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling (FCCG), with financial support from the Florida Lottery.

Problem Gambling: Everyone’s Issue

Proceedings Report, Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, 2007.

This report is a compilation of the proceedings from the 13th Annual Conference “Problem Gambling: Everyone’s Issue,” presented by the Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc. held at the Grosvenor Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, on May 17-18, 2007.

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