A Systematic Review of the Relationship Between Problem Gambling and the Criminal Justice System

Rates of problem gambling (PG) are approximately 20 times higher in correctional settings, relative to the general population; a better understanding of gambling-offending interconnections is crucial to influence the cycle of gambling, debt and crime. Please note that this report is a one page summary. If you wish to have a copy of the full report, please send a request comment via the Open Government Portal or email the OG team: opengovernmentgen-nhq@csc-scc.gc.ca

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Title (French)	Examen systématique de la relation entre le jeu compulsif et le système de justice pénale
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Contact Email	GEN-NHQ.PKMU-UPMC@CSC-SCC.GC.CA
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Open Canada Date Published	2025-11-10 00:00:00
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Open Canada Subject	["law", "persons"]
Open Canada Keywords	{"en": ["CSC", "Gambling", "debt", "problem gambling", "PG"], "fr": ["SCC", "jeu", "endettement", "jeu compulsif", "(JC)"]}
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