BC - “New study ordered on B.C.’s problem gamblers”
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Source: CBC News
Published: May 12, 07
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VANCOUVER – The B.C. government is commissioning a new study on problem gambling, a week after CBC News reported that casino employees often encounter distressed gamblers, and some who are aggressive or threatening.
A proposal call has been issued for a contractor to survey the prevalence of problem gambling, to compare it to other jurisdictions and recommend ways to address the problems.
The last survey of its kind - carried out several years ago - showed 4.6 per cent of the B.C. population could be considered problem gamblers.
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