Gambling & Asian Americans
Research shows that Asian Americans are more likely to have gambling problems than the general American population. Cultural factors supporting the belief in luck, fate or fortune encourage gambling. A strong sense of family privacy discourages seeking help when gambling becomes a problem.
While gambling is socially acceptable, losing control and having a problem may result in cultural shame, embarrassment and loss of respect in the community. It is important to understand that a gambling problem is not a moral issue but a significant mental health problem.
Asian Gambling Addiction
This strong belief in luck, fate, or fortune is part of the driving force behind Asians and gambling. It’s no coincidence there is such a high proportion of Asians gambling...
The Vulnerable Faces of Pathological Gambling
Timothy W. Fong, MD identifies groups that are vulnerable to pathological gambling including adolescents, elderly, minorities,and those with psychiatric or substance use disorders.
The Endless Bus Trip
A visual essay about Korean and Chinese immigrants living in Flushing, Queens, who ride casino buses as a way of life.
Problem Gambling Knowledge and Perceived Community Impact Among Asian-Pacific Islanders and Non Asian-Pacific Islanders
Emerging data suggest that pathological gambling may be highly prevalent among Asian-Pacific Islanders (APIs) and that can be a major concern to their communities.
Differences in Characteristics of Asian American and White Problem Gamblers Calling a Gambling Helpline
The purpose of this study was to identify race-related differences among Asian American and white callers to a gambling helpline.
Mahjong and Problem Gambling in Sydney: An Exploratory Study with Chinese Australians
The aim of the current study was to explore the extent of Mahjong-associated problem gambling in a broader community sample of Chinese Australians.
Gambling Cognition and Subjective Well-Being as Mediators Between Perceived Stress and Problem Gambling: A Cross-Cultural Study on White and Chinese Problem Gamblers
This study aimed to delineate various pathways whereby cognitive and emotional vulnerabilities triggered by stress would lead to disruptive gambling.
A Chinese Perspective: Problem Gambling
Kung Fu Instructor Steve shares the outrageous story of an uncle living in Hong Kong who had so many gambling debts that he had to flee the country to escape his creditors. His uncle has disappeared!
Getting Lucky
What can you do to make yourself lucky? What about luck in playing poker?
Gambling Risky Business
Are you afraid to take risks? Do you need to take risks to win at poker? Are you an adrenalin junky, or is one of your friends?
Gamblers Who Lost It All
Hear about losing five hundred dollars in five minutes and about a person taken over by gambling, stealing to play more. Did you know some people have lost their homes and destroyed their lives by gambling?
Get Help.
No Cost Treatment is Available for Anyone Wanting Help for a Gambling Problem
Counseling for gambling problems at no cost to Maryland residents is now available for anyone seeking help regardless of insurance coverage, financial status, or ability to pay. You, or someone you know, can receive help for a gambling problem without adding any additional financial burden to your life.
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