Mariano Chóliz, PhD [email protected]Psychology School Advisory Council of Responsible Gambling University ofValencia Ministry of Finances Spain Spain Why Responsible Gambling Policies are not enough to prevent Pathological Gambling? Prof. Mariano Chóliz,
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Psychology School Advisory Council of Responsible Gambling
University of Valencia Ministry of Finances
Spain Spain
Why Responsible Gambling Policies are
not enough to prevent Pathological
Gambling?
Prof. Mariano Chóliz,
Potential conflicts on interests: none
Ministry of Finances
Secretary of State of Finances
General Directorateof GamblingRegulation
Advisory Council of ResponsibleGambling
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Dr. Mariano Chóliz
Principles of Responsible Gambling (Reno
Model)
The ultimate decision of gambling resides with the
individual and represents a choice
To properly make this decision, the individuals
must have the opportunity to be informed
Why Responsible Gambling
policies are not enough to prevent
pathological gambling?
Prof. Mariano Chóliz,
1. Theoretical reasons
• Gambling itself is the main cause of pathological gambling disorder
2. Empirical evidences: the case of Spain (2012-2016)
• In spite of the assumption of responsible gambling policies, the pathological gambling caused by online gambling is increasing after this kind of gambling was legalized
Why Responsible Gambling
policies are not enough to prevent
pathological gambling?
Prof. Mariano Chóliz,
1. Theoretical reasons
Why Responsible Gambling
policies are not enough to prevent
pathological gambling?
Prof. Mariano Chóliz,
1. Theoretical reasons:
1. Gambling as psychological activity
Why Responsible Gambling
policies are not enough to prevent
pathological gambling?
Prof. Mariano Chóliz,
1. Theoretical reasons:1.1 Psychology of gambling
Gambling is a potentially addictive activity, because: a) it activates the same reward circuits in the brain as drugs
b) the clinical symptoms of pathological gambling are the same as that
of drug addictions or alcoholism
Why Responsible Gambling
policies are not enough to prevent
pathological gambling?
Prof. Mariano Chóliz,
1. Theoretical reasons:1.1 Psychology of gambling
Pathological Gambling is a mental disorder which the
majority of clinical symptoms induce to excessive
gambling:
Tolerance
“Chase”
Control impairment
Gambling when feeling distressed
Emotional perturbation when gambling is interrumpted
…
Why Responsible Gambling
policies are not enough to prevent
pathological gambling?
Prof. Mariano Chóliz,
1. Theoretical reasons:1.1 Psychology of gambling
Pathological Gambling is a mental disorder which the
majority of clinical symptoms induce to excessive
gambling:
Tolerance
“Chase”
Control impairment
Gambling when feeling distressed
Emotional perturbation when gambling is interrumpted
…
Why Responsible Gambling
policies are not enough to prevent
pathological gambling?
Prof. Mariano Chóliz,
1. Theoretical reasons:1.1 Psychology of gambling
Pathological Gambling is a mental disorder which the
majority of clinical symptoms induce to excessive
gambling:
Tolerance
“Chase”
Control impairment
Gambling when feeling distressed
Emotional perturbation when gambling is interrumpted
…
Why Responsible Gambling
policies are not enough to prevent
pathological gambling?
Prof. Mariano Chóliz,
1. Theoretical reasons:1.1 Psychology of gambling
Pathological Gambling is a mental disorder which the
majority of clinical symptoms induce to excessive
gambling:
Tolerance
“Chase”
Control impairment
Gambling when feeling distressed
Emotional perturbation when gambling is interrumpted