Gender Differences in Gambling-Related Harms and Gambling-Motivated Crime

An increase in legal avenues of gambling in the United States has led to growing concern over gambling-related harms and criminal consequences associated with Gambling Disorder. Data for the current study is drawn from a survey of Gambler's Anonymous members. Prevalence of social, economic, and criminal/legal gambling-related harms is considered. Additional analysis includes whether gambling-related harms differ based on gender. Findings include substantial similarities between men and women concerning the types and prevalence of social, economic, and criminal/legal harms. Results offer increased knowledge to better understand the progression of Gambling Disorder which may help explain and potentially prevent gambling-motivated crime.