Gambling and gambling-related problems in France

被引:10
作者
Valleur, Marc [1 ]
机构
[1] Hop Marmottan, F-75017 Paris, France
关键词
France; gambling; history; on-line gambling; policy; prevalence; problem gambling;
D O I
10.1111/add.12967
中图分类号
R194 [卫生标准、卫生检查、医药管理];
学科分类号
摘要
AimsTo provide an overview of the gambling landscape and gambling-related problems in France, including the history, legislation, gambling policy and epidemiological data on excessive gambling. MethodA literature review, using Medline, PsycInfo and Toxibase/OFDT databases, based on the systematic monitoring of scientific literature since 2008 (including French and international papers). ResultsSince 1776 and the creation of the royal lottery, state monopoly has been the main pillar of gambling policy in France. Increases in gambling venues and opportunities, growing evidence of gambling-related problems, pressures from the European Commission and the growth of on-line gambling have led to major changes in this policy: while land-based gambling remains mainly in the form of a state monopoly, on-line gambling was partially liberalized in 2010, and regulation authorities were established. The first epidemiological survey was conducted in 2010. Rates of problematic gambling in France are within the average of other European countries. Treatment has begun to be made available within addiction centres. ConclusionA majority of on-line gamblers in France use legal websites, which was one of the initial goals of liberalization. Recent studies confirm that the prevalence of problem gambling in France is far higher among on-line gamblers than among land-based gamblers; however, this difference cannot be attributed only to greater addictiveness of on-line gambling.
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页码:1872 / 1876
页数:5
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