Reflections on the Voluntary Self-Exclusion of Gamblers and the Law-Suits against Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation |
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Authors: | Neda Faregh Craig Leth-Steensen |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Psychology, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, K1S 5B6, Canada |
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Abstract: | Legalized gambling in Canada is governed by Provincial legislation. In Ontario, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
is responsible for all aspects of gambling in the Province. There have been a number of recent lawsuits against this Crown
agency of the Government of Ontario by gamblers, most of which have been settled or otherwise resolved. A recent class-action
lawsuit on behalf of thousands of Ontario gamblers against this agency raises a number of interesting questions regarding
the issue of responsibility and liability. The questions surround the issue of self-exclusionary practices of gamblers who
deem themselves in need of external intervention in order interesting questions regarding the issue of responsibility and
liability. The questions surround the issue to abstain from further gambling. A contract is voluntarily signed by the self-excluding
gamblers whereby their further attendance at gaming venues is prevented and could be punishable by law. Where the gaming venues
have failed to enforce the terms of this contract, gamblers have continued to gamble at these establishments. The class-action
lawsuit stems from the grievances of these self-excluded gamblers who were not turned away. Relevant psychological theories
and recent findings pertaining to gambling are reviewed and questions relevant to these grievances are discussed in favor
of government responsibility and liability toward gamblers. |
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Keywords: | Problem gambling Self-exclusion Psychological theories |
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