Publisher's Synopsis
America's moral crisis is exponentially exploding while the government is legitimizing and promoting the gambling enterprise. Gambling addiction has no limits and is found in all segments of society. According to some estimates, as much as one-third of the nation's economy passes through the gambling enterprise each year. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg. For several decades, casinos and gambling ships have catered to the elderly. Currently, we are beginning to see the monster under the iceberg, gambling on the Internet while fantasy sports have been developing into daily fantasy sports. The nation's youth can be swallowed up by gambling with one click and a credit card.
The purpose of this study is to develop a topical review of problem gambling in America. Various dimensions of problem gambling, from the source of the addiction to potential recovery, are covered. Recovery methods are identified. Basic research methods for gambling research are overviewed and studied. Distinction is made between the procedures employed in executing a research project and the methods employed in gathering the data necessary to the project. A biblical foundation is emphasized throughout the text.
