Poker players are the worst problem gamblers?

[AlunB]

According to the Gambling Commission they are.

Problem gambling prevalence was highest among those who reported that they regularly played poker in a
club/pub (20.3%) and those who regularly bet on dog races (19.2%), followed by 17.0% for
those who regularly played online slot machine style games and 13.9% for those who
regularly played casino games.

So 20% of regular poker club/pub players are problem gamblers. Apparently...

http://www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/research__consultations/research/bgps/bgps_2010.aspx

[Bongo]

What is the definition of problem gambler?

[AlunB]

I think they used this

http://www.problemgambling.ca/EN/ResourcesForProfessionals/pages/problemgamblingseverityindexpgsi.aspx

Although they may have used another scoring method

[AlunB]

And also this I think

http://www.problemgambling.ca/EN/ResourcesForProfessionals/Pages/DSMIVCriteriaPathologicalGambling.aspx

They are the two methodologies quoted in the study at any rate

[Bongo]

I think they used this

http://www.problemgambling.ca/EN/ResourcesForProfessionals/pages/problemgamblingseverityindexpgsi.aspx

Although they may have used another scoring method

Do you know what score you need to be considered a problem gambler?

The score scale seems to indicate anything other than 0 is a problem gambler:

Scores for the nine items are summed, and the results are interpreted as follows:

0 =  Non-problem gambling.
1-2 = Low level of problems with few or no identified negative consequences.
3-7 = Moderate level of problems leading to some negative consequences.
8 or more = Problem gambling with negative consequences and a possible loss of control.

And thus with question 7 as follows:

7. Have people criticized your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem, regardless of whether or not you thought it was true?

Never=0    Sometimes=1    Most of the time=2     Almost always=3

I'm surprised it's only 20% of poker players!

[The Camel]

I think they used this

http://www.problemgambling.ca/EN/ResourcesForProfessionals/pages/problemgamblingseverityindexpgsi.aspx

Although they may have used another scoring method

That quiz is too easy.

[AlunB]

I think they used this

http://www.problemgambling.ca/EN/ResourcesForProfessionals/pages/problemgamblingseverityindexpgsi.aspx

Although they may have used another scoring method

Do you know what score you need to be considered a problem gambler?

The score scale seems to indicate anything other than 0 is a problem gambler:

Scores for the nine items are summed, and the results are interpreted as follows:

0 =  Non-problem gambling.
1-2 = Low level of problems with few or no identified negative consequences.
3-7 = Moderate level of problems leading to some negative consequences.
8 or more = Problem gambling with negative consequences and a possible loss of control.

And thus with question 7 as follows:

7. Have people criticized your betting or told you that you had a gambling problem, regardless of whether or not you thought it was true?

Never=0    Sometimes=1    Most of the time=2     Almost always=3

I'm surprised it's only 20% of poker players!

I would presume only scores over 8 counted as problem gambling, but that's just my guess.

edit: checked on the report and yes A PGSI score of eight or more represents a problem gambler. A score of three or more on the DSM-IV is a problem gambler.

[Dubai]

Anyone scoring less than 8 will probably never be a big winning poker player id suggest

[The Camel]

Anyone scoring less than 20 will probably never be a big winning poker player id suggest

fyp

[Horneris]

I scored 24. Thats like 89% SHIP IT

[The Camel]

I scored 24. Thats like 89% SHIP IT

3 points for everything except number 9?

[Horneris]

I scored 24. Thats like 89% SHIP IT

3 points for everything except number 9?

Surprisingly no, I do feel a bit guilty when i always spend the birthday/xmas money from family members on gambling.

Questions 1 and 2 seem a bit ambiguous, went for 1 on Q1 and 2 on Q2.

[The Camel]

I scored 24. Thats like 89% SHIP IT

3 points for everything except number 9?

Surprisingly no, I do feel a bit guilty when i always spend the birthday/xmas money from family members on gambling.

Questions 1 and 2 seem a bit ambiguous, went for 1 on Q1 and 2 on Q2.

Q1 is a banker 3 pointer!

Disappointed in you tbh.

[AlunB]

I scored 24. Thats like 89% SHIP IT

How did you score on this?

http://www.problemgambling.ca/EN/ResourcesForProfessionals/Pages/DSMIVCriteriaPathologicalGambling.aspx

[Horneris]

Hang on buddy, just trying to claw back some of the days losses on the hunter chase at Folkestone.